2009 06 28 dont postpone your dreams scotland and the west highland way

Susan Donnelly Ultramarathon Trail Runner. Motivational Speaker. http://www.susanruns100s.com

Don't Postpone Your Dreams - Scotland and the West Highland Way Date : June 28, 2009

At the West Highland Way 95-mile race. Heading out of Tyndrum.

People, don’t postpone your dreams and don’t put them in the “too hard” pile!

From the last post, you might know I’ve been in Scotland for the West Highland Way 95-mile race. What you might not know is that Scotland and the race are two things I’ve dreamed about seeing and doing as long as I’ve known about them. Basically, forever.

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They were perennial wallflowers in my annual dream list for decades. Always making the guest list but never danced with. I’d almost stopped noticing them.

When I did notice them and begin to imagine what they’d be like, my mind would immediately jump in and quash the idea. I’d see a picture of the Scottish Highlands in a magazine or read a race report about the West Highland Way and my mind instantly said “un-uh, can’t do it.” I’d inwardly sigh and think “maybe someday,” knowing full well I’d never do it.

Reading this, you probably think that’s ridiculous. It sounds that way to me now, but that’s the truth my mind told me all my life. Scotland? Far away and too expensive. West Highland Way? Too many requirements to get in and to run it, logistics too hard. Too, too, too…

It took Rob entering us (without telling me, thankfully), along with kindness from Jonathan Steele, Dario Melaragni (the outstanding RD), and angels Eric Baird and Wendy Terry to make it all happen. But it happened, and now that I’m home, it all looks so easy and possible.

What about you?

Have any dreams that seem too hard/expensive/silly/embarrassing/whatever? Do you really know for sure they are too “whatever?” What’s really holding you back?

Now, in spite of that, take a step in toward your dream. A meaningful step, not just buying a book or DVD so you can watch someone else do it and keep dreaming. I’m talking a step toward getting yourself there. Ask a friend to help you. Then check it out. Is your dream really “too _____”? Really???

I’ll post next about the race and the other trails we ran – my dreams. In the meantime, take that meaningful step for yourself. If I can do it, you can too!

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