Dejen Gebremeskel Wins Fourth Straight Carlsbad 5000
Last weekend my boyfriend and I enjoyed a thrilling Sunday morning watching the best runners in the world compete in the Carlsbad 5k. Little did I realize how inspired I would become after watching Dejan and Bernard Lagat finish in less than 13:30 seconds.On good days, I run a mile at 8 minutes right now and I usually casually jog a 5k at 25-30 minute pace. We witnessed Bernard Luggat break the American 5K road record in 13:19 minutes! This is truly amazing. Not only does it take sheer athleticism to obtain this type of endurance, speed, and quickness, but these runners exhibit the utmost level of discipline and perseverance.
Many runners from Africa actually choose running to escape poverty, knowing if they become good enough, they will excel and someday compete in beautiful places like Carlbad, California or the Olympics!
When was the last time you woke up with a desire to push yourself to your full potential or your greatest athletic abilities? I left this race jumping for joy and ready to sign up for a race! I hope these runners inspire you as well. Read the Full Competitor Article Here
Last weekend my boyfriend and I enjoyed a thrilling Sunday morning watching the best runners in the world compete in the Carlsbad 5k. Little did I realize how inspired I would become after watching Dejan and Bernard Lagat finish in less than 13:30 seconds.On good days, I run a mile at 8 minutes right now and I usually casually jog a 5k at 25-30 minute pace. We witnessed Bernard Luggat break the American 5K road record in 13:19 minutes! This is truly amazing. Not only does it take sheer athleticism to obtain this type of endurance, speed, and quickness, but these runners exhibit the utmost level of discipline and perseverance.
Many runners from Africa actually choose running to escape poverty, knowing if they become good enough, they will excel and someday compete in beautiful places like Carlbad, California or the Olympics!
When was the last time you woke up with a desire to push yourself to your full potential or your greatest athletic abilities? I left this race jumping for joy and ready to sign up for a race! I hope these runners inspire you as well. Read the Full Competitor Article Here
Your post inspired me to sign up for a 5k! Thanks for the link, I love how the article says "Hitting the mile in an honest 4:14..." Wow, that's fast!
ReplyDeleteNice post! Imagine all the hours, days, months, and years of training, all for a race that is over in 13 minutes! The level of discipline required, as you point out, is absolutely phenomenal. But all that training is not just all for the sake of physical conditioning. Athletic events, and even many non-athletic activities, require an unbelievable amount of mental strength and endurance. Unfortunately, this essential trait is easily overlooked. A follow-up question to the one you posed is the following: When was the last time you kept pushing yourself towards the finish line when every other part of yourself wants to quit?
ReplyDeleteThank you Mark and Chris! Yes, LOVE IT! Running and team sports teach very valuable lessons! Team Heart
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