Thursday, February 16, 2012

Minute to Win It

“You can do anything for a minute!”   

     I could hear Tina, my spin trainer, shouting above the music as she pushed us at a “10” on an interval ride.  The only difference was tonight I was on the treadmill, not in spin class.  After watching Bob train Daphne using speed intervals on "The Biggest Loser", I was inspired to mix it up some.  I was already warmed up from Zumba, so I started at my base speed then increased it by .5 mph every minute.  Run 1 minute, walk 1 minute – it was amazing!  I pushed myself faster than I’ve ever gone on the treadmill.   Did I break a world record?  Nah.  Did I look as strong as I felt?  Probably not.   Was I as strong - and confident - as I felt?  Ohhh yes!  I can’t wait for my next treadmill day to try it again.

     One minute, just one little minute… next time you are struggling or you want to give up, just find your focus and tell yourself – “I can do anything for a minute” and keep pressing on.  You are stronger than you think!