It feels backward, but it’s actually very human. When something gets harder, several things kick in at once:
1. Your brain protects you from failure
Hard tasks carry a higher risk of failing, and psychologically that can feel like a threat to your identity or confidence. So instead of pushing forward, your brain nudges you to avoid it altogether.
2. Effort vs. reward doesn’t feel worth it
If something looks too difficult, the payoff feels uncertain. Your brain does a quick cost-benefit analysis and thinks, “Why invest all this energy if I might not succeed?”
3. Cognitive overload
Difficult tasks require more focus, problem-solving, and patience. That mental strain can feel uncomfortable, so we default to easier, more familiar actions.
4. Lack of immediate progress
Easy tasks give quick wins. Hard tasks often don’t. When progress is slow or invisible, motivation drops fast.
5. Learned behavior
If someone has repeatedly struggled with difficult things in the past, they may start associating “hard” with “not for me,” and stop trying earlier than they should.
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The interesting flip side:
People who lean into difficulty usually aren’t wired differently—they’ve just trained themselves to interpret difficulty as a signal to engage, not withdraw.
Coach Nyles
Marietta Comets Track Club
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12/19/2025
Thank you, Bianca. It was such a great coincidence that the three of you arrived in pink and black for your training session. It was truly a pleasure to have you in our presence—serving as an inspiration for future generations. Having the opportunity for them to hear your story and see what’s possible reinforces that dreams do come true.
12/03/2024
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When it gets too cold.
If you need to get improve your technique, if you want to learn how to execute your workouts so that they make your times significantly better, we recommend you contact us right away, spots are limited.
Indoor season is on the way. If you want to get ready for spring or summer..let go!
10/22/2024
Gratitude.
10/11/2024
Another day in the books ✅
10/03/2024
Highlights of fall season.
06/01/2023
Results from our program:
Here is a list of athletes we have developed over the years:
Developed over 50 high school state qualifiers, including several champions in the Metro Atlanta Area and counting.
Here is a list of hand picked athletes dating back to 2015 to 2023:
Ella Bailey (2022 & 23): 2022 Region Cross Champion Varsity. 8th & 7th Place at the 7A GHSA State Championships in the 1600m & 3200m. Emaly Fought (2023): 2022 Region Cross Country Junior Varsity Champion. Danielle Franks (2023): 2022 Region Cross Country Junior Varsity Runner Up. Charlotte Dunn (2022): 2nd Place 800m, 2:18.80, 5th place 1600m, 5:14.55 at the 6A GHSA State Championships. Will Brown (2020): 5k 4th place; 16.37.45, at the 6A 2019 XC State Championships. Seasons best of: 15:36.15. Annie Gallagher (2019): 800m; 2:15.52, & 1600m 5:06.37; 4th place 6A GHSA State Championships. Leah Disher (2019): 800m& 1600m; 2:15.02 4th place 7A at the GHSA State Championships. GA Meet of Champions: 800m; 2:12.46 6th place. Josie Wirtz (2018): 3200m 1st place, 10:52.40 at the 4A GHSA State Championships, 1600m 2nd place, 5:07.28 at the 4A GHSA State Championships. Brian Faust (2017): 400m 1st place, 47.51 at the 4A GHSA State Championships, 800m 1st place, 154.68 at the 4A GHSA State Championships: 400m 1st place, 47.16 at the 4A GHSA Meet of Championships: 800m 1st place, 1:52.89 Golden South Classic. Meg Fennelly (2017): 800m 3rd place, 2:19.00 at the 4A GHSA Meet of Championships: Riley Burr (2016): 800m 1st place, 2:10.60 and, 1600m 1st place, 4:48.80 at the 7A GHSA State Championships: Caite Faust (2015): 1st Place 800m 2:11.19, 400m 55.22.
Questions:
Call: (770) 864-2412; if you have any, we are happy to answer them for you.
05/16/2023
4.29.23 Meet Recap
2023 Sapphire/Jackrabbits Invitational
As alway; great job to all parents and athletes!
On April 2nd, 2023
Lawrenceville. GA; The Marietta Comets Track Club competed at the 2023 Sapphire/Jackkrabbits Invitational. With 12 athletes competing, the Comet’s fared well this weekend amongst great competitors.
SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS
● In the 9-10 girls division, Skylar Pradieu finished first in the 400m with a new personal best time of 1
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