Finishing Strong (2)

I already did an article on Finishing Strong, but had to extend this to a second.

There is always new things, but the most important thing is to finish what ever we start. And if you a runner then you know what it mean to actually finish a race is more important than starting one. There's a beautiful story about John Akhwari from Tanzania (Africa)

In 1968, the country of Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it in the Mexico City Olympics. Along the race course for the marathon, Akhwari stumbled and fell, severely injuring his knee and ankle. By 7:00 p.m., a runner from Ethiopia had won the race, and all other competitors had finished and been cared for. Just a few thousand spectators were left in the huge stadium when a police siren at the gate caught their attention. Limping through the gate came Akhwari, his leg wrapped in a bloody bandage. Those present began to cheer as the courageous man completed the final lap of the race. Later, a reporter asked Akhwari the question on every one's mind: "Why did you continue the race after you were so badly injured?" He replied: "My country did not send me 7,000 miles to begin a race; they sent me to finish the race."

I find myself started stuff very easy, but it's now in my life that I find myself in the need to finish well. I started loads of new project and initiatives but the time is now to hand it over and to end them strong. Even though this is not very part of my character, I find an enjoyment in handing stuff over now, and it's like a relay where it need to be a smooth hand over to make it possible for the guys running the next lap well.

Let's finish strong, and well...

Going for Gold Leadership

Finishing Strong

Anyone familiar with serious running would know the jargon 'Kick' - it means burst of speed, usually a near sprint pace, at the end of the race or run.

As mentioned in one of my previous articles, Last Lap, it's so good to finish or come to the end of the race, with the feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. It is that exact thing that will bring you back time and time again!

How many of us have been in that last lap or few yards near the end (with everything and everyone around you) and you desperately want to finish strong. After a long race, when you are tired, legs burning, lungs are at their end and somehow you find the last energy to run to the best of your ability. With spectators and other runners urging you on as you fight till the end while you smell victory, even if it's only to complete the race. Finishing Strong!!

It is at the start of a race when the adrenaline is flowing, that I find myself at my best. I love to start things, new things, new challenges. Where other people stand back for the challenge of starting new projects or doing something for the first time, I love everything about it. My whole being shouts with the pleasure for the unknown, the impossible and the courage it takes to head up something new.

I find starting well easy, but it's so important to finish well. To finish strong is maybe one of my biggest challenges right now. To give it the same effort, time and energy at the beginning and the end! To actually finish what I started!! What a challenge!!
Where do I start? One step at a time, small steps at a time. I try to look at small areas where I can get trained in. Like finishing the paint job I started so eagerly, or implement one of my hundreds of dreams I have...
So, we all start a race to actually finish it, why not finish it strong?

Until the next race.............. what if it's the way you finish this one, will determine the way you begin the next one!!