Need To Vent and Need Motivation

Great thread and great question. It is so true that what motivates us fades over time and we need to find a new motivation. The answer, unfortunately, is that you must find it for yourself as it's all relative to the individual. For me, I find that my motivation changes daily. One day I want to shed a few extra pounds so I run a little further. The next day, I train just to escape from the hectic day to day routine.

Remember to take a few minutes each day to just sit quietly and meditate. It can often produce as much for you as your best 2 hour workout.

That's not a vent...more like a wonderful revelation. Congrats on taking a bad situation and making something very positive of it. You rock!

There's a benefit for using exercise as therapy. When the sun fully comes out I will be one step closer to having the body for a swim suit.

Edited by wtxgrl3 2006-06-08 11:12 AM

Do some races- that will keep you motivated because you'll always want to do better and want a bigger challenge

That's what I do -- once I finish an event I start looking toward the next one. Whether it's a 5K or a 10K or a triathlon or a duathlon it keeps me moving because I KNOW if I stop I won't do well in the next event.

Oh and I look at the clothes I wore two and a half years ago and don't EVER want to fit into those again.

I'm toying with the idea of running a two mile race this Saturday. I will keep you posted.

DOOO IIIIITTTT ...

Things that I use to keep myself motivated:

1. Races of all sorts -- swims, 5Ks, fun runs, anything.
2. I think of all the hard work I've put in so far, how great I feel and how it would be a complete shame to waste all of that
3. Training buddies and/or join a Tri Club. They are great motivators and emotional butt kickers.
4. Rewards -- get in 2 swims, 2 bikes and 2 runs and I can buy/eat/drink/etc. what I please for a short period of time.
5. Volunteer at local events and see up close how great this lifestyle really is!

Oh and run that race Sunday and post a report!!!