With the weather (finally) starting to warm up in the midwest, perhaps that is motivation enough. If not, check out the extra inspiration below to kick off your work(out) week…
or draw from Steve Bell’s motivation-he runs because someday he might not be able to!
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I often see people expect too much of themselves when starting new exercise endeavors. People try to run a mile or two, and feel terrible and never want to run again-and don’t. Instead start with shorter distances, sets, weights. Don’t increase the chance you’ll hate something that is already new and challenging. Once you are committed, it is much easier to continue to push yourself.
As I made goals for myself this year, I’ve really focused on the above quote-making small changes at a time. Sudden changes can feel difficult and increase the chance of not continuing the positive change(s). Small steps at a time seem so much more manageable. Whatever you might be working towards, remember small things can add up to big things over time. Doing something a few times a week can quickly become a daily habit and a way of life!
Happy Monday!
So if you are at all like me, then you sometimes struggle with motivating yourself to workout. I’m struggling right now because I am sooooo sick of winter weather! These photos are what western Wisconsin woke up to on this beautiful March morning. It really was beautiful, but by March 11 the allure of winter is gone. GONE! The couch and the fourth season of Breaking Bad on Netflix sound so much better than running outside.
I’ve decided a little extra motivation on Monday might help me throughout the week. So each Monday look for a weekly dose of motivation here! Feel free to comment on what motivates, inspires, and helps you to get your workouts done.
Today’s motivation comes from a clip I’ve shared on Facebook before, my 120 pound journey. No matter how many times I watch this I get emotional and motivated. I hope you do to! Read about how Ben Does Life on his blog to learn more about his journey past and present. He just came out with a book I have yet to read, but added to my book list-do life.
Click below for your Monday Motivation and get out there!
Sarah
As I finish putting my race gear together for my second race this weekend, I decided to pull some extra motivation from an idea I’d read about some time ago. Tomorrow I will run my race and dedicate each mile to someone in my life who has been an inspiration, a support, made an impact, or been there for me throughout the years. These inspirations will help carry me the last 26.2 miles of my double weekend. So…if you feel your ears ringing tomorrow, you know why!
Race reports to come!
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