Gear for Fear!

If I told you 3 years ago that the idea of running long distance was almost as enticing as sitting in bumper to bumper traffic with no air-conditioning and no gas, you would not believe me. There was once a day that I decided that everything I feared I would try and the fear of failing to complete a long distance run was one of them.  Three years later I have ran: 1 full marathon, 4 half marathons, 3 mud runs and 1 obstacle course; each varying in distance and difficulty, all carry the same requirements: (1) Be prepared (2) DON'T QUIT (both of which is a personal decision).  I can attribute these accomplishments to someone telling me that I couldn’t do it, and that I wasn’t prepared. Well, that by far was the BEST thing that someone could've said to me. I went straight to the internet, looked up the next 1/2 marathon, filled out my information, pressed submit and knew from that point, I was 21 days away from conquering my fear. I don't know you and how you deal with doubt, but what purpose does it serve you to affirm the doubt of someone else's opinion? There is much more pain in that than a 9.5 min pace for 13.1 miles - Trust me!

I wanted this to be my first blog ever because honestly, the idea that someone doubted my ability, presumed on my weakness and had the audacity to speak of it made me EXACTLY who I am today. My hope for you is that you find a way to relate to my story. Think of someone or something that has instilled fear in you. Ask yourself the risk vs. the reward, and then above all else - FaceTheRace!

Fearlessly,

Jenna Fenton