It's easy to forget how damn privileged most of us are. Health isn't guaranteed. Being physically able to compete in ANYTHING is a blessing. Appreciate your capabilities, appreciate what you can do- don't ever take it for granted. Don't get so caught up in the stress of competition that you forget how damn amazing it is to be able to do it at all. Chasing that extra ten pounds on your total or shaving a few seconds off your mile, all could come crashing down in a heartbeat and could be rendered totally meaningless by one bad step or missed re-rack. So relish it, every moment of it, even the frustrating ones. And remember there may have been times (or may will be times) when having a crappy meet or shitty race could seem like the greatest gift imaginable.-- Alex Viada