9 July 2014 — “Third Day of 12 Week Run — I will not let Pain Defeat Me!”

Let me just invoke an old memory from my days of playing football at Mason City High School. During the first week (no pads) in the middle of August we would do two workouts per day. Tons of drills, running, review of our offense and defense that we will use during the season. Usually, our practices were well-organized, efficient, and ended precisely at 90 Minutes. We hit the showers and then we limped home. By the time we got to the third day of twice per day practices I, personally, was so sore over every square inch of my body that I barely could get out of bed. But, after several minutes of arguing with my mind and my body I would arise, like Lazarus from the grave, and make my way to the bathroom and then to the kitchen for food. Each step I took in the direction of Roosevelt Stadium got easier. I just would not let the pain defeat me. I wanted to play football come hell or high water!!!

Same is true today about bodybuilding. There are days when the pain is too great and my body too tired to train. But, today I go through the same process to get going. Eventually, I am on my way and I will not let the pain defeat me. I want to win a national bodybuilding title come hell or high water!!

This is day three and the effort is huge. I am committed. My wife is in my corner. My coach is fully vested in my success and for this I am eternally grateful. Each day will present it’s own set of challenges but each day of training by unleashing all of my “carnal aggression” on the weights I will progress.

The dye is cast and pain is a part of the process. I will not let pain defeat me!

When we find that passion that pushes us forward to an achievement, the pain cannot be allowed to defeat us.

“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.”

Pablo Picasso

Get a belly full of want to

Make a plan to accomplish your goals

Believe in the goal with all your heart

Attack the plan with all your heart

There is no other way to your goal….embrace the pain and make it work for you!