If you grow up in Wisconsin, as I did, it's impossible not to know who Vince Lombardi was. Lombardi is still a legend in Wisconsin. Even though I was not a huge NFL fan until moving to New Orleans (at which time I became a Saints fan), I have always been intrigued by what Lombardi was able to do and his approach to coaching. There always seems to be a Lombardi quote that is perfect for any situation.
Despite my somewhat positive post of Monday, in light of admittedly crappy news from the doctor I have let this get into my head. But tonight, even though I am exhausted and sore, I'm throwing down the gauntlet. No more of this self pity bullshit. I'm not going to finish a half marathon and a marathon that way, even if I am hurting. Moreover, Lombardi would never have stood for my current attitude. Lombardi said the following:
"It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up."
So tomorrow morning, whether my achilles hurt or my feet hurt, I will go to the gym and work with Liberdy. And tomorrow night, whether my achilles hurt or my feet hurt, I will get in my training run. This is me getting up after being emotionally knocked down. This is my ode to Lombardi.
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