Amy’s runs: Wednesday, 2mile quick run around a park in Christchurch; Thursday, 5mile run to and around downtown Christchurch; Friday, rest (and travel); Saturday, 16mile run in Washington DC with Bridget (6miles) and Michael (8miles); Sunday, 4m White House run with Bridget; Monday, 90 minutes of hot yoga with Molly and Bridget to celebrate Molly’s 90th yoga class in 90 days.
Goal setting has many different shapes and sizes. Many have weight loss goals. Others want to quit smoking. There are financial and time management goals, as well. Mine is to run 1,000 miles in 2011. And my friend, Molly, just completed hers of attending 90 hot yoga classes in 90 days.
Once a goal is met and you stack up the numbers, most look pretty impressive. 8,100 minutes of hot yoga in 90 days is a time commitment and mentally tough. 68,692 feet for a half marathon sounds like a lot. There are a lot of zeros in saving for the down payment for a house. But the truth is, each is done the exact same way: one pose, step, dollar at a time & you just keep going.
The only thing you can expect is that there will be unexpected challenges along the way. The ability to overcome the unexpected and maintain focus on the end goal (whatever that may be) is what truly inspires me when people accomplish a goal.
Bridget and I have been a part of a number of the classes on Molly’s way to 90, and were lucky enough to share in the final class of the 90 Day Challenge. The Shav Asana at the end felt a little more relaxed than normal, as I can only imagine the 999th mile will feel for me.
