Building Unbreakable Resilience in the Face of Obstacles
I was fifteen minutes into what was supposed to be a long, steady trail run up the slopes of Romero Canyon. It was early, the sky still dark, and the air cool on the skin. I was just getting into the zone, turning the legs and picking up the pace.
Then, out of nowhere: POW
Three sharp stings to the head, face, and neck. A swarm of honey bees, defending their hive tucked just off the trail. I didn’t see them. Just felt the panic. The heat. And the pulsing pain that followed.
Suddenly, everything shifted.
The run wasn’t about pacing anymore—it was about getting through.
I finished the day slower, rattled, and swollen.
And for the next few days, I stayed home nursing my wounds.
These are the parts people don’t talk about enough.
The unexpected blows that derail your plans.
Whether it’s running, work, or life in general, we all get blindsided sometimes. Something hits. Plans unravel. You get knocked sideways, and suddenly you’re not just recovering—you’re questioning whether to try again at all.
But resilience isn’t just about powering through.
It’s about what you do after the sting.
It’s learning to sit with the fear, the frustration, the doubt—and still lace up again. Even if you’re slower. Even if you’re unsure. Even if part of you would rather hide out for a while.
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You don’t have to bounce back immediately.
You just have to decide you’re not staying down forever.
Take the time you need.
Gather yourself.
And when you’re ready — get back out there!
~ Between the setback and the comeback ~