How Do You Get Motivated To Go The Distance For A Marathon?
We all have goals we want to achieve. One of these could be to do a marathon. The trick is how to get motivated and more importantly how to stay motivated. The first step is to just show up to the treadmill or get your clothes on and start running. Many times once we start doing something it becomes easy. However it is just as easy not to start. I found when I tell myself ok just do one mile I end up running the full amount. The next step is to focus on your goal. Visualize yourself achieving that goal. This image will help you push through even when you do not want to. Now get some quotes or books on people who accomplished great feats or watch television shows on this such as climbing Mt. Everest. This will help you maintain the inspiration. Last but not least minimize your excuses by keeping a no-excuse pack. This would include electrolyte fruit chews, a cap to protect against rain, a bottle of sunscreen to protect against that, a pack of blisters to take care of that occurrence, a
