{"id":103,"date":"2015-07-04T06:09:21","date_gmt":"2015-07-04T06:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nocrappyexcuses.com\/?p=103"},"modified":"2015-07-04T06:09:21","modified_gmt":"2015-07-04T06:09:21","slug":"the-thin-red-line-6-26-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nocrappyexcuses.com\/index.php\/2015\/07\/04\/the-thin-red-line-6-26-15\/","title":{"rendered":"The Thin Red Line – 6.26.15"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I know that a common saying if not an actual quote is that there’s a thin line between genius and insanity. And based on what many of us do on a daily and weekly basis there is also a thin red line between passion and insanity. That thin line is made in the blood from our scrapes and breaks as we chase our goals.<\/p>\n

At this point last year I was struggling with how in the hell am I going to get ready for this 5k? That was my first race and the goal was really just to finish. As I mentioned in an earlier blog it went really well and was a start of the insanity.<\/p>\n

As the year has progressed the snowball has continued to grow. From an original plan of three races at the beginning of the year to now a minimum of 11 will the 12th planned in January 2016 It’s a little overwhelming at times. But the way I continue to look at it is reaching that first stretch goal and then pushing towards the next one.<\/p>\n

So back to the original line about insanity and red lines. Earlier tonight I made the commitment to do itu in September. The swim will be about twice as long as the August triathlon and open water There’s also a possibility of getting run into by the crowds and maybe ending up with a bloody nose. Even with all that I’m still excited to push forward towards it and continuing to build up distance and endurance after the August triathlon.<\/p>\n

Am I insane for trying to do this much in my first full year? Some may say so but I look at it has just continuing to push forward. And with all the good people I have in my corner I know it will all work out even if it isn’t perfect.<\/p>\n

Don’t worry about the labels Just be confident in yourself and abilities. everything else will take care of itself. Take a walk out of your comfort zone and go do something incredible!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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