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作为非盈利性人道主义组织“人性训练”的建立者及共同创办人之一（与Leo，Andrew Flusche，及Dan Clements一起创办），为了更好的支持这项事业的发展，我有幸于9月9日参加了迈阿密男子长距离铁人三项赛。
我一直都很喜欢锻炼，大多数时候都是作为休闲跑步人群中的一员，但在过去的几个月里因为要为我的第一次铁人三项比赛作好准备，我增加了大量额外的运动训练。让我先申明一下：作为记录，这次训练给我上了生动的一课，并让我时刻保持谦逊。 相比于大铁距离的铁三比赛（游泳3.8公里，骑自行车180公里，以及跑步42.2公里），奥运标准距离的铁三赛的1.5公里游泳、40公里自行车以及跑步10公里就显得更容易办到。 不过，对于以前只参加过业余跑步比赛的我来说，还需要大量的游泳及自行车训练。还好，我并不在乎能否赢得这次比赛，但我也不想做最后一名。
Training Regimen 训练方式 Over the past couple of months my training has been fairly consistent and while not too taxing, still required a level of commitment both in terms of time and effort. My workout schedule during most of the weeks leading up to the event included the following: 在过去的几个月当中，我的训练一直保持着非常好的连续性但又不是特别的繁重，不过这还是需要投入一定的时间及努力。赛前最后阶段的大部分时候，我的一周训练是这样安排的： Monday: swim 1/2 hour, run 4 miles 星期一：游泳半小时，跑步4英里（约6.4公里） Tuesday: bike 15 miles 星期二：骑自行车15英里（约24公里） Wednesday: swim 1/2 hour, run – various speed work 星期三：游泳半小时，跑步——不同类型的速度训练 Thursday: bike 10 miles 星期四：骑自行车10英里（约16公里） Friday: swim 40 minutes, run 6 miles 星期五：游泳40分钟，跑步6英里（约9.6公里） Saturday: off 星期六：休息 Sunday: bike 25 miles, run easy 5 miles 星期日：骑自行车25英里（约40公里），慢跑5英里（约8公里）
While I did enjoy the training on most days, sometimes it was a little difficult to get motivated because I live on a very small island and did not have the luxury of a coach or any training partners. However, the reality is, if I wanted to be in shape for the triathlon then it was up to me to get up off the couch, get out there, and put in the time required. 大多数时候我很享受这种训练，但有时候还是会觉得有点缺乏动力，因为我住在一个小岛上，在这里我不敢奢望拥有一位教练或者训练搭档来激励我。不过，现实就摆在面前，如果我想要保持最好的状态投入三项全能比赛，那么我自己就得坚决地爬起来去锻炼，并完成每天必需的锻炼时间。
Life Lessons 从中学到的人生感悟 All of the extra training did afford me plenty of time to myself for reflection and contemplation. Many a day, whether swimming, biking, or running I would think about my life, how lucky I have been, and some of the of the major events (changing points) that I have been through. Additionally, while training I would ponder life lessons that are analogous to training or really hard work and dedication of any kind. Listed below, are lessons that are somewhat universal, and as such, you might already know them. But I have not trained this hard in a VERY long time and as such, feel like I was re-educated: 这些额外的训练为我提供了大量的时间来对自己进行反思及冥想。不管是游泳、骑自行车还是跑步，我都有那么多的时间经常想一想我的人生，以及人生中所经历过的重要事情（人生转变点），对我来说这该有多么的幸运啊。另外，在训练的过程当中我会琢磨与训练或是努力工作以及全身投入任何一种事物相类似的人生真谛。以下所列的是比较普遍的人生体会，也许你已经知道，但对我自己已经很长时间没有经历过这样刻苦的训练，从而使自己觉得受到了一次再教育： Get started – I have been fascinated with triathlons ever since the 1980’s when I witnessed the true meaning of human strength, determination, and courage when Julie Moss collapsed and then crawled across the finish line to place second at the Hawaii IronMan. That was over twenty years ago! If I had pursued my interest in triathlons then, who knows where I would be now. Likewise, if you are thinking about making a life change; a new job, a trip around the world, or launching a small business…don’t wait. Get started today! -- 要做就要从现在开始 ——早在上世纪80年代，当我看到Julie Moss在夏威夷铁人三项比赛中垮倒在地后依然坚持爬过终点并最终夺得亚军，我体会到了人的力量、意志以及勇气的真正含义，自那一刻起我就被三项全能运动给迷住了。但现在已过去20多年了！如果我当时就开始追逐着自己的兴趣并投入到三项全能运动中，谁知道我现在能达到怎样的成就。同样，如果你想要自己的生活有点改变，比如说一份新工作，一次环球旅行，或者是创办一份事业...，不要再等待下去，现在就开始动作！
You have to do the miles (yourself) – some days during my training when it was rainy, miserable out, or I just felt lazy I really wished there was someone that I could have paid to go out on the bike for me, or perhaps to swim my laps. However, as with any worthwhile goal, you have to get out there and put in the hard work in order to get to the desired end result. If you are studying at university or trying to run 3 miles for the first time it’s not always easy or pleasant, but being persistent and doing homework or running when you don’t feel like it WILL payoff in the long term -- 自己的路要靠自己走，自己的未来要靠自己创造 ——在训练过程中，有些时候外面下雨、天气很糟糕或者自己感觉懒倦，我真想能花钱雇个人替我骑自行车，或者替我游上几圈。但是，对于任何值得奋斗的目标，你都必须要自己去努力奋斗才能得到自己想要的成果。如果你在大学里学习或是想跑完3英里，刚开始的时候都不会感到很简单很快乐的，但是如果在不情愿的时候你还坚持努力做功课或坚持跑下去，将来总有一天它会给你带来回报。
Some days it’s going to rain – actually, it might not only rain but you might get two flat tires at the same time, too. Pursuing personal goals is not always “flowery” and perfect. In fact, some days are going to downright suck. -- 成功之路多坎坷 ——事实上，有的时候你在路上碰到的不只是风雨，可能正好你的自行车又前后轮同时没气了。追求个人目标的路途中不会总是花团锦簇，光鲜亮丽，有时候甚至会糟糕透顶。
Take a break – throughout my various training runs and bike rides I would often find myself winding up at the beach as a halfway point during a workout. Many days I would stop for five or ten minutes to think about what I have done, what I need to do, why I was doing it. If you’ve been working hard, don’t be afraid to take a break and give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back or to reflect on your goals. -- 漫漫途中也需小憩片刻 ——在那些跑步、骑自行车等多方面的训练途中，我经常会在海滩边上停下片刻作为锻炼的半程休息。很多时候我会停下来花上5到10分钟来想想自己所做的事情，做这些的目的何在，以及我还需要做些什么。如果你一直在努力工作着，不要害怕停下歇会，给自己找个靠背享受一下你应得的小憩或者静下来反思一下自己的目标。
When you reach a hill put your head down and take it one step at a time – Most days of my training I was either running or biking and I would always come across hills of varying magnitudes. Though, there is one hill in particular on my route that begins as a slow grade and continues to get steeper and steeper over the course of a mile. Frequently, especially in the beginning of my training, I would arrive at the base of this hill and want nothing more than to give up and walk. But, invariably I would put my head down and keep telling myself to just keep putting one foot in front of the other and before I knew it, I would be at the top. Have you hit any rough patches in life lately? Even though it is not always the solution sometimes you just have to put your head down, take what comes, and plow ahead one-step at a time. -- 低头爬山让你不畏险阻，一步一步脚踏实地才能勇攀高峰——在我的训练中很多时候都是跑步或者骑自行车训练，在这途中会穿过各种高低不同的山峰。但这中间有一座山比较特别，刚开始的时候山坡比较平缓，但接下来一英里的山路却变得越来越陡。我经常在到达山脚下的时候就想放弃直接走开，尤其是在训练刚开始的时候。但每当这时，我总是低下头去并告诫自己不要多想只要一步一步地往上爬就是了，就这样不知不觉中我就已经到达山顶了。你是否也曾经历过人生中的一段困难时期？虽然这不总是有效的，但碰到困难时有时候你只需要低下头不管前方有多么艰难，脚踏实地的一步一步往前走就行了。
Find sources of inspiration – As stated above, I like to exercise and workout but I did reach certain stages where I felt burnt out. During those times I would frequently read an interview that I did with Scott Rigsby, the first below the knee double amputee athlete to complete the Hawaii IronMan triathlon. Also, I would think about the orphans and refugees whom we are trying to raise money for with our Train for Humanity efforts. Most likely, whatever your goals, there are people out there who have overcome and triumphed in the face of adversity and have done what you would like to be doing. Seek them out when you are feeling overwhelmed. -- 寻找动力源使自己振作 ——就像本文之前说过，我很喜欢锻炼健身，但有时我也会有一段时期感觉到热情已耗尽。这时候我就常常会去读一读以前我对Scott Rigsby进行的一篇采访，他是第一个膝以下双腿截肢但仍然完成夏威夷铁人三项比赛的运动员。同时我也会想想那些我们通过“人性训练”组织得到的钱去资助的那些孤儿与难民们。不管你的目标是什么，总有那么一些人是克服万难依然在逆境中获得成功，而他们所做的也正是你想要去做的事情。当你感到自己要被压垮的时候，想想这些人的事迹你就会重新振作起来了。 In closing, there are probably countless other lessons to be taken away from extended periods of hard work, dedication and commitment. Ultimately, even though it is not scientifically proven, I truly feel that if you are determined, have a proper vision, and a positive mindset that you can accomplish almost anything that you set your mind to. 最后，我们也需可以从长期的努力工作、全身心地投入一件事情及献身给一项事业这些当中学到无数的经验教训。虽然没有科学证明，但我坚信一点，如果你意志坚决，有恰当的目标，并且你还有积极主动地心态，那么只要你想任何目标都可以实现。 那么你的情况又是如何呢，你是否曾全身心的投入到一项特别困难的项目当中，或者你最近有没有加强自身的锻炼？你又从中学到了什么或重新体会到什么“人生的”感悟呢？欢迎留言分享你的铁三人生感悟。 |
