Do or do not – there is no try: Rhode Island 70.3 Race Report
At the starting line of races, I used to think: “I’m going to try the best I can.” Doing the best that we can is important. Trying, however, is useless. “Trying” implies an attempt, but not necessarily the execution of an act. If I want to do my best, I have to focus on execution – not on trying to execute. Yoda is right: It is do or do not. There is no try. To focus on trying is to give myself an excuse for doing less than I can before I even start. Each race presents a unique set of challenges, whether it be …