WHO IS THE GREATEST ATHLETE?

GREATNESS IS ONE OF THOSE HARD TO DEFINE characteristics.  Like beauty or skill or talent we often have differing opinions and struggle to explain the why leaving us with the simple...

... I know it when I see it.

Here's my definition of a great athlete.

Someone who knows what the are capable of achieving...

... and then wringing every ounce of their being to achieve it.

Sometimes they win something, but for most the greatest athletes...

... the ones who inspire me...

... winning is rare.

It's the daring to dream,
the untold hours of solo training,
the battle to overcome the impossible...

... and finish with nothing left and no regrets.

That is greatness.

It takes planning,
and dedication,
and courage.

The highest VO2 max or most ridiculous powertoweight output in the world won't make us great...

... commitment,
persistence,
focus
will.

Nobody's watching you can skip the workout, eat the donut, stay up partying...

... be common.

Nobody's watching you can do an extra set, up the protein, hit the sack early...

... be great.

Nobody's watching,
but you.

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