YOUR GREATEST PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE MIGHT NOT BE WHAT YOU THINK
Is having a wife the ultimate performance enhancer?
I don't know if science has the answer... but I think I do.
This photo was taken just after winning a race here in beautiful Puglia, in the south of Italy, where my wife and I are spending the summer with my family.
It was insanely hot, but somehow I managed to cross the finish line first.
And yet, that's not what I remember most.
The best part wasn't breaking the tape.
It was running straight to the woman waiting for me at the finish line.
This beautiful woman is my wife, and I love her more deeply than words can express. Knowing she is always there - supporting me, believing in me, celebrating every high and helping me through every low, gives me a quiet confidence that no training session can replicate.
People often ask about mental performance, motivation, and what helps you push through discomfort...
Here's one answer:
Know who you're running for!!
Whether it's your spouse, your children, your parents, your teammates, your friends, or simply the people who believe in you, having someone in your corner changes how you face hard moments.
It reminds you that your performance isn't just about results, it's about sharing the journey with people who make it meaningful.
And yes... I'll admit it.
Knowing that the sooner I crossed that finish line, the sooner I could kiss her gave me a pretty good reason to keep pushing.
Well... maybe not kiss her straight away.
A hug was definitely off the table, I was absolutely drenched in sweat after racing in that "Puglian heat". 😂
So here's a question for you:
Who is waiting for you at your finish line?
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