Yesterday afternoon I was on Twitter and the hashtag “No Human Is Limited” piqued my interest because it was speaking my language. I checked what it was about and I found out about how Eliud Kipchoge, a Kenyan man, made history by running a marathon in less than 2 hours. I was intrigued by his story so I went to the INEOS 1:59 Challenge website to find out more about this man and his journey. He set out to run a marathon in less than 2 hours, something that had never been done. He attempted to do it in 2017 but didn’t manage to do so. He has however ultimately succeeded in 2019.
When asked how he was feeling, on the INEOS 1:59 YouTube channel, Eliud’s answer was:
“It has taken 65 years for a human being to make history in sport. After Roger Bannister made history in 1954, it took another 63 years. I tried and I did not get. Now it’s 65 years. I have tried. I’m the happiest man to run under 2 hours to inspire many people and to tell people that no human is limited. You can do it. I’m expecting athletes all over the world to run under 2 hours after today.”
I don’t doubt that they will because it was believed no man could run a mile in under 4 minutes until Roger Bannister did it. Now over a thousand athletes have done it. I don’t know about you but I’m definitely inspired.
Have you ever believed or been told you can’t do something? Did you allow that to be your truth? If you set your mind to achieve something, pursue it relentlessly and believe you will succeed, then you will. Eliud Kipchoge has wonderfully exemplified that, so can you. To paraphrase William Ernest Henley: “You are the master of your fate, the captain of your soul.”
In the pursuit of your dreams, there will be times where you doubt. Have some things to remind you that anything is possible. Eliud Kipchoge’s success has made it’s way to my list. My list includes people’s stories and words that I live by such as “I can do anything through Christ who gives me strength” and “Nothing is impossible with God.” My belief in myself is grounded in my knowledge that God lives in me and I can do anything as a result. Know the reason for your belief and believe until it happens.
What are you going to do? What will be your attempt? #NoHumanIsLimited.
