Prepare yourself to be uncomfortable. Resign yourself to the notion that you will not quit when the going gets rough. In distance running, the work is done gently - pushing your limits day after day just a little bit. The work takes a toll, and recovery is as important as the work itself. The breakthroughs usually occur soon after we take a step back.
Rest is as important as the work itself.
When we step back it's easier to see things more clearly. Stretching the Limits We are all capable of so much more than we think. When we desire to accomplish something enough, we will attract whatever we need for our success. We need to learn to become more relaxed when we are near our personal limits. We must be willing to travel a less comfortable path in order to achieve our goals.