Challenge Is Rewarding

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Coco

I’m joining Deb’s Wednesday Word link up and reflecting on rewarding.

Deb Runs
 

“Rewarding” is a word we all know, but I still looked up the definition. I browsed several on-line dictionaries but liked the Google definition best.

rewarding

When I think of “rewarding” I think of something positive that comes after an effort. 

  • Getting up for an early run and seeing a spectacular sunrise.

Jefferson Memorial Sunrise

  • Hiking up a steep trail and enjoying the view.

Mount Sanitas Trail Head

Mount Sanitas Trail Head (Boulder, CO)

PT Exercises

  • Stepping out of my comfort zone and conquering my fears. 

Park City Newport

♦ Newport Trail (Park City, UT)

  • Training for a race and doing well.

CUCB 2015 Finish

Cherry Blossom (almost) Ten Miler

Mostly, I think doing something challenging is rewarding. 

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What do you find rewarding?

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17 Responses to Challenge Is Rewarding

  1. Carla says:
    April 22, 2015 at 6:26 am

    you nailed it for me as well with the TIME OUT OF THE ZONE OF COMFY.
    theres so much these days I think I CAAAAINT
    and then I DO
    and I really am shocked and stunned and rewarded.

    <3

  2. Marcia says:
    April 22, 2015 at 6:43 am

    Ahhh! Beautiful rewards! I’ve spent this entire year so far way outside the comfy zone learning to swim. I suppose learning is a reward in and of itself…

  3. Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says:
    April 22, 2015 at 9:02 am

    Challenge can be really rewarding! You’ve had some great races lately 🙂

  4. HoHo Runs says:
    April 22, 2015 at 9:55 am

    Oh, wow. Those moguls look terrifying. My thighs would be on fire! And, that would be rewarding!!

  5. Debbie @ Deb Runs says:
    April 22, 2015 at 11:37 am

    I love your pictures accompanying all of those great rewarding moments. Those moguls – oh my!

    Thanks for linking up!

  6. Mary Beth Jackson says:
    April 22, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    It is amazing what can happen when we step out of our comfort zone just a little bit!

  7. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says:
    April 22, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    Great post! You really captured what’s rewarding about taking on a challenge and completing it. Oh those moguls!

  8. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says:
    April 22, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    Definitely. Love this- I think this is why so many of us get addicted to running and racing!

  9. Kim says:
    April 22, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    I’m learning a lot lately just how rewarding it can be to step outside of our comfort zones!!!

  10. Carrie Skoll says:
    April 22, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    Yes! This… 1000 times. Conquering a challenge is rewarding.

  11. steena says:
    April 23, 2015 at 10:31 am

    I agree with all of that. It’s frustrating when you don’t get the reward of performing well!

  12. Stephanie@nowiun.com says:
    April 23, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    I completely agree that doing something challenging is the most rewarding. Do you spend a lot of time on the trails hiking/running? Your photo is gorgeous. I live in Flagstaff and spend a lot of time on trails. 🙂

    • Coco says:
      April 25, 2015 at 7:25 am

      I don’t do much hiking, but plan to change that to get ready for our Grand Canyon vacation — we’re starting from Flagstaff!

  13. jill conyers says:
    April 25, 2015 at 4:41 am

    We’re on the exact same page for what is rewarding. Have an awesome weekend friend XOXO

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