01/06/2026
Why choose hard things?
Because you can.
That was one of my favorite takeaways from this conversation with Danny Shapiro of Project Physical Therapy.
Not everyone has the ability to train hard, race hard, or push limits—but if you do, choosing not to can start to feel like a missed opportunity.
For Danny, doing hard things isn’t about punishment.
It’s about:
Respecting what his body is capable of
Continuing the mindset built through years of disciplined training
Beating his own perceived limits
Being the first in his family to do things no one else had done before
That mindset carries over into training too—like learning the hard way that flat training doesn’t prepare you for hills, bridges, or race-day surprises.
Growth lives in the struggle.
And struggle is a choice.
🎥 From my conversation with
💭 What’s a hard thing you’re choosing to do this year?
🏃♂️ A race?
💪 A training goal?
🧠 A mindset shift?
Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear it.
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