The Mile

Question
Yes, I know, I am the ultimate pansy with all things sports-related. This is increased because I have bad flat feet so even WALKING makes me feel like my arch is gonna snap... My doctor said to wear insoles, but heck no, those make it hurt more often and worse than when I don't wear them. She gave me a sample of some gel stuff, that had the same affect as the insoles. Mom says I'm just gonna have to do it anyway.
I'm afraid because it is required I have to take one semester of PE next year, and we run the mile at least once or twice a week. I've been running for several weeks on a plan, but the running plan doubled what I was running and I could not keep up with it. I am out of time. I have three or four weeks until school starts. Is there any way you know of that will help me to run the mile?? I'm scared of being at the very back of the pack. I'm fifteen, a girl, I'm not overweight, so people expect me to be a good athlete but I'm just not and I hate to disappoint people and be embarassed. Any ideas please???

Answer
Hi Jenn
VERY SIMPLE, Jenn live your life and your dreams on your terms and don't worry about what others want or think you need to do or accomplish in life.It is your life only and don't apologize.Just don't worry about how you finish because it doesn't matter how your life is going to unfold in the future.Bill gates quit Harvard in his 2nd year and he has done all right for him self.Just tell everybody to take a hike and check back with you in the future.We will then decide whether running a mile in high school was critical to our success in the real world.If you have a dream in your heart Jenn and a vision of victory you can live and become the hero of your own success story and running a mile even if you finished last means nothing in the grand story of life and what is possible and where and how you want to participate and focus on the things that really mater in life.Just relax and enjoy your run and focus on the world in front of you and the options that get you excited to pursue and full fill your dreams.If you have any questions just get in touch or if you want to chat on the phone about this topic just go to my web site for contact info.

All the very best Jenn

John