Are you a sprinter or a distance runner? I have enjoyed watching many track meets this spring. Kids choose which events they want to run at the beginning of the season. There are many sprinters, but few distance runners. I wonder why that is?
Sprinters jump out of the blocks ready, with explosive energy, wanting to be the fastest, the best, and wanting the race to be over quickly. Distance runners get a slow start off the finish line, planning their pace to make it to the end. They too want to be the fastest and the best, but they know if they go too fast at the beginning, they won't make it to the end- they'll burn out.
Neither sprinters or distance runners are better than the other. Both have different muscles geared better for sprints or distance. Both work hard in what they do. I have noticed that some people seem to value "sprinters" more in life- always up front with what they want to do and seem to get things accomplished quickly, while "distance" runners often take their time to think through every angle and carefully plan their course. I think each can learn from the other "muscle" group.
We need to be sure we are valuing both types of personalities, because we can learn a lot from each one. Both have the same goal in mind: to make it to the finish line and train to be the best in their event.
In life, pick your race, and strive to be the best, and don't forget to value and appreciate those in the other events.
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