"She struggles on, taking motivation and satisfaction from the fact she can withstand discomfort others aren’t willing to withstand. She may not be fitter than the rest but her mental resilience is a tool she uses to push through the pain, to keep going even if it feels unbearable, to push through any issues that arise."

(Quote by Joe Thompson - long distance runner and friend)

DESCRIPTION:

This framed oil painting captures a female athlete mid-stride - not at the finish line, but in the hard middle part. The part most people don't show. Martin painted Resilience in 2025 on a cradled 38mm wood panel, with vivid oil colour that rewards a close look. If you know someone who keeps going when it gets hard, this is the piece for their wall.

Original, framed, ready to hang. 262mm × 340mm × 52mm. Certificate of authenticity included.