One of my favorite coaches on my son's baseball team repeatedly yelled, "Be an Athlete" during games this season. You know how you hear something 100 times and then you finally HEAR it? That's what just happened with me.
Athlete. We often think of it as our kids playing sports, professionals on tv or Olympians. These are all amazing athletes and so fun to watch! But athletes are not just limited to those participating in competition or winning medals or endorsements.
I wasn't an athlete growing up. Sure, I played on some teams in grade school (because we only had 9 girls in my class). But I was too scared to try out in high school. In fact, I hated exercise and avoided it because it was uncomfortable. I remember having to run 1 mile in high school gym class and stressing about it for weeks. I'm pretty sure I was one of the slowest and had to walk at times. I chose not to be active in high school and instead worked at the mall food court where the biggest competition was trading food with other places. Looking back, I didn't feel good in my body. I didn't feel confident in my body. I avoided activities because I didn't feel good or confident in my body.
Now I'm well into my mid-40s and I will admit that I feel like an athlete some days. I've learned how to exercise in ways that make me happy and accomplished. I use my strength and speed to accomplish different things on different days. My only real competition is with myself, but I take that challenge on and am always working to improve (or maintain ;). I want my kids to see that they never have to quit being an Athlete.
My favorite thing on Instagram right now is age 70+ athletes accomplishing amazing things. What I notice most is the pure joy you'll see on their faces for the fun they have moving their bodies.
They are ATHLETES. It's a great reminder that age is not a limit. It's an opportunity to experience more.
Be an Athlete.
Find ways to move that make you happy and feel accomplished.
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