These words reached out and grabbed me as I watched a biographical movie about Wilma Rudolph.
She was the first American woman to win 3 gold medals at the 1960 Olympics in track and field events. What really made this story remarkable is that she was born premature (4.5lbs) and at age four struck with infantile paralysis due to the polio virus. For five years she wore a leg brace and at the age of nine had to wear restrictive shoes for another two years. By age 12 she had survived not only polio but also scarlet fever. Not sounding like much of a champion is she? Age 12 she began a basketball career and began to make a name for herself as an accomplished player. She was later spotted by a coach when she was in the 10th grade. He noted that she was a natural athlete. That was 1952. In 1956 she went to the Olymics with the women's American Relay Team and earned a bronze medal and in 1960 brought home the gold. So she could aptly pen the words above. She was also quoted other times as making comments about not truly understanding the rewards unless you have understood what it is to lose. And sharing that we do not win by ourselves.
The take away is that we all have our personal struggles so why not make a choice to focus on always moving forward, always reaching to the next goal. Realize that strong determination comes from a place deep inside of us so work to develop it. Lastly but most importantly, none of us get where we are by ourselves so be thankful to those that have helped you along the way.
So conquer the pushups and squats! Hoping that by now you have reached the halfway point!
Keep pushing!
-Your Personal Trainers
Wilma Rudolph wins the 100m at the 1960 summer Olympics. Look at that determination!
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