9 Replies to “Genetics Will Only Get You So Far…From There the Running is Up to You”

  1. So true…it’s too easy to blame genetics!

    I’ve always skated by on being slender and tall. People just kind of assumed I was sporty. I’ll never be super fast, but now I push myself to improve. xx

    • haha…and i’ve got friends that are completely the ‘perfect runner build’ but HATE the sport. tall and skinny doesn’t mean u’re a shoe-in! sorry, bad pun…lol

  2. Very true. I believe yes talent is genetic, but a great athlete is not just genetically blessed. Its hard work, big dreams, and dedication. You have to have a heart Like a lion to be great!!

  3. It always interests me that people choose to blame genetics for some things and not others. Everything we do is influenced by genetics to some extent – and nothing is influenced by genetics 100% – so recognising what we can change (and also accepting what we can’t) is so very important!

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