A Room Of Inspiration....

Last night I was fortunate to sit in a room full of athletes from many different sports whom have competed in Commonwealth Games, World Championships and more. It was inspiring to see able and unable bodied athletes all there for an awards night. Before the formal start to the evening we were able to mingle with some athletes, and were speaking with a couple of people who are kayakers, able and unable as well. I spoke with a mother, whom her son is a Kayaker (K2) at the elite level and listening to her talk about her son's training and the places he has been to compete is amazing. Also a young man whom had a hand accident and had one of his fingers amputated. So you can imagine as a kayaker you need to have your pointer finger to help hold the paddle. Listening to him speak about the way he uses his prosthetic was inspiring, to know that he is still able to compete at such a high level in a sport his loves.

During the evening, there was an amazing lady by the name of Shelley Taylor-Smith whom was a marathon swimmer and holds records to this day. She was inducted into the Hall of Champions and listening to her say her thank yous was awesome. She is a very humble person and shows such love for her sport and fellow athletes and supporters and followers. To go to an evening like this is a dream come true, even though you don't personally know the elite athletes getting the awards, you take away such an awe of determination, perseverance, drive, passion, dedication, and so much more. Its intoxicating and all day today I have this inner fire and that is burning so bright that I am pumped to get into my training tomorrow and this week, ready for my 2.5 kilometer swim on Sunday and to start pushing myself mentally and physically harder and look for the deep inner drive, passion that I have for running, swimming and my training.

 Finding that thing in your life, whether it be your career, your sport. That thing you are so passionate about and being able to pursue it to what ever your dreams and goals are is truly amazing. This week begins Take 2 of my journey to Boston with my first open water swim and time to push and get myself totally focused on everything I am so looking forward to.

May everyone have an awesome week and find that determination, passion, that burns with in and pursue it to allow your goals and dreams to be alive.

Have a great week everyone...Hayley xx