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    Home » This and That » Taking the Hard Long Road

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Sep 13, 2019 · published: Dec 18, 2008 · About 2 minutes to read this article. 2 Comments

    Taking the Hard Long Road

    When was the last time you tested your limits?

    When was the last time you took the hard road instead of taking an easy exit out?

    I did today, in a test of my physical strength and mental determination.

    Having underestimated the weight of my groceries, I found myself walking 16 blocks or 1.12 miles, carrying what I later calculated to be 61 pounds! (More than half my body weight.)

    Yes, I could have hopped in a cab and been on my way, but something told me to trek on. To push my limits and take the hard road (or sidewalk).

    When I made it home, my arms throbbing in overexertion, I felt a sense of accomplishment. Not because I saved five bucks in cab fare, but because I finished a challenge that I initially thought I couldn’t do.

    I know I will be sore tomorrow, but that’s OK. Sometimes pushing our limits reminds of what we are capable of doing.

    “I can’t do it.” is a phrase we should all ban from our dialogue.

    How I Mapped My Walk:

    I easily mapped my trek on this fabulous website called Map Your Walk:

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    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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    1. Kathy says

      December 18, 2008 at 10:41 pm

      I totally agree Mary. Kids are always learning that they can do things that they label “can’t” obstacles. Lets not get soft as adults and give in to what we think are our limits.

      Push your limits.

      There is nothing better than a good challenge. And beating a challenge not only makes you feel great, but shows you that the “Sky” may not be the limit! Maybe you CAN go a bit further.

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    2. Mary says

      December 18, 2008 at 10:36 pm

      My kids are always doing things that they say they CANT do.

      I think its good for us adults to push ourselves sometimes too.

      Mary

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