Motivation and You

 
 Where do you get your motivation? Have you ever stopped to think about it?

   I think about it a lot when I am running, especially on those tough days when I'd rather be eating chips and watching T.V. than doing hill sprints or an endurance run. Sometimes it helps to reaffirm why you do what you do to keep your mind and your goals locked in to a single unit of "getting it done". Listed are a few of the motivations that drive me to run. Take a look and then think about your own.

Internal

~Running makes me feel good and keep my mind sharp
~Achieving a goal that I set gives me a great sense of satisfaction
~Proving to myself or others that I am strong enough to persevere
~After a run I feel more calm and centered

External

~Running keeps me in great shape
~I love to see the progress of running faster/farther that I though I could
~Enjoying the seasons by being outdoors
~Inspiring others by leading by example

These are just a few of the many motivations that drive each and every one of us. Many times it is as simple as reviewing your motivation to keep yourself moving toward the goal of being the best runner and person that you can be.