How to Stay On Your Grind

By Nat Nanton On October 12, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Be healthy. Be happy, Get unstuck, Ready, set goals!

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“Its Not the Mountain We Conquer, But Ourselves” -Unknown

I have no desire to climb Mt. Everest. I did however, climb Grouse Mountain. Some stats about the hike, affectionately named the Grouse Grind:

2830 stairs (more like fireplace logs jammed into the dirt…not the nice sturdy cement ones you find in your office building)

2800 ft. elevation gain

Average time: 1.5 hours

My goal : 1 hour (a random number based on my competitive impulse)

A photo of my husband and I post-Grind…hence me having to lean on him for support.

It was grueling. But so worth it! More than elevation, I gained insight into the internal battles we are up against when we challenge ourselves.

I was pretty happy with my results…which triggered me to do my happy dance. Watch my video to:

1. Find out what I learned on my journey to the top.

2. Steal some dance moves.

What Next?

Have you challenged yourself lately? Leave me a comment telling me how you keep yourself motivated till the end.

P.S. My time was 1 hr 7 min. So close!