I enjoy hearing and reading stories about people who are trying to change their lives, to get fit, to lose weight, to do something they have longed dreamed. Of goals that are set and milestones that are reached.
Accolades are usually not sought, momentous occasions in the journey often pass with little fanfare, the satisfaction gained enough to push them onwards, encouraging the next step.
It rarely comes easy…
As I rolled over and flicked the alarm off this morning, I lay back in the bed, tired, feeling like I should just roll the other way and forget about the rowing session. Surely it could wait until tonight, perhaps tomorrow morning? Anytime but now…
I’m betting we’ve all been there, I visit this speed-hump at least once a week and today was that day of the week.
And as I slowly drifted back into the dream-world I thought about my goals, what I want to achieve in mountaineering, even the possibility of competing in the Speight’s Coast to Coast again this coming February, an adventure race that crosses New Zealand from west to east. It is a tough event, but I remembered how good I felt as I cycled through the city of Christchurch, the finish line almost in sight, bands playing, children clapping, men and women unknown cheering me to the finish line.
My tired legs pumped away, energised by the support, by the crowd that made me feel like a champion…
That was enough to break me free from my slumber, and I was up in the shed rowing within 15 minutes, and it was an awesome session.
Motivation, harness it however you can, reaching and achieving your goals is not an easy road, but you’re not alone…
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I bought Mick a fandangled recumbent stationary bike last year to repair long-term ligament damage and all it’s done is gather dust. I might just take it for myself…
Good to hear even the dedicated have days where they’d rather not train and even better to hear how you correct yourself!
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Thanks! Oh yes, I have my share of ‘days’ but I try to stay on track…
Go the bike…!
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I’m planning to mountain bike Scotland coast to coast next spring in the first of a series of challenges I’m setting myself to try and get fit! I’ll be blogging about it!
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Good work, is that a organised event, or just something you re doing?…look forward to hearing about it!! Cheers, Baz
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Your goal is so ambitious! But I am completely sure that you will achieve it! Especially with this kind of motivation. Waking up early in the am for a workout is hard to do but once you do it, it is completely worth it. Hope your day was a good one!
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One step at a time, work towards it, try and overcome any problems, and hopefully get there. I guess that is all you can do. And I must say, I love the early mornings, it is refreshing, well most days anyway. Today was ‘speed-hump’ day!! And a big thanks for the vote of confidence…Cheers…
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