An Olympic Worthy Post

If you guys are anything like me, chances are you’ve been glued to the TV the past couple of weeks. I’ve been simply captivated by the stories of all of the athletes; by every flip on the uneven bars, every kill on the court and of course every slide tackle on the soccer field. The Olympics are beautiful in a million different ways – the tears shed are compiled of a little more than hard work and dedication, and the smiles are purer than the gold medals hanging loosely around each neck.

 Granted it’s only every four years, but the games are the epitome of everything I love in terms of entertainment – there’s tons of action and competitiveness, but the one thing that I find most compelling is the emotional side of the games. When the athlete that gave her all is on the sidelines hugging her mother, with a flag draped around her shoulders, after running the fastest 100 meters in world history – that’s when it hits me. That is the Olympic Games. That is what makes it so special. When the patriotism, the athleticism, and thankfulness of each athlete is combined, win or lose, it makes me tear up.

 Pierre de Coubertain once said, “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.” This rings true in all that we do, especially when on a team. It’s hard not to get caught up in everything – everybody wants the “W” on their record, but it’s much more than that. I know that it’ll take me a long time to accept this concept, but nothing that I can’t begin working on now. 

The Olympics have provided some much needed inspiration for me to go out and finish training for my 120’s, so I’m off to the field!

Go USA!

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