Weekly Chat 😊☕🦾✅ Jan 18th-24th. What's your motivation?

[roseabi]

Hey groovy people!

Another Monday, another Chat post! How's it going? Tell us all about it!! 😊😊😊

A couple of days ago I saw a news posting from the Bournemouth Daily Echo (dunno why!) which tickled me:

Meet Andrew - the man who runs a marathon every time Dom Solanke scores bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport...

"For lifelong Cherries [Bournemouth AFC] supporter Andrew Hardiman this season, he laces up his trainers to complete one of life’s most gruelling athletic challenges.

The objective for the 28-year-old is clear. When Dom Solanke scores – he runs.

Not just any distance, however - a full marathon is completed in aid of Cancer Research UK for each goal scored."

I think this is a pretty impressive motivational tool!! He's had to do 10 marathons to date, and luckily Dom Solanke has kept his scoring sporadic so far:

“If he gets a hat-trick, then I think my legs will start shaking with a little bit of fear! But long may he continue scoring and hopefully it helps the club as well as this challenge.” 😂

At roseabi towers my husband has set up Alexa to tell us to DO SOME PUSH UPS!! three times a day. Admittedly sometimes we just ignore her, but it is a pretty useful reminder to get away from the desk for a little beneficial exercise! What motivational tools have you tried?

As always, if you're new here, or just browsing through the community posts, this is a great place to introduce yourself and let us know how you are doing. You’ll find plenty of support and knowledge from your fellow runners here.

Have a great week!!!

The Marathon Team xxx

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[Blackberrypie Half Marathon]

I managed nearly 23k last week which isn't great compared to pre-lockdown 30-40 but at least keeping going. Managed a 5k PR last night which I'm quite pleased with. Wondering about doing back to back runs on successive days now I'm more limited in distance.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Blackberrypie]

Back to backs are a great way of fitting in more distance, keep us posted!!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

What a super-fan that Bournemouth AFC fan must be! I should set a similar challenge to Mr Cheeky and our son. They’re Man Utd fans - it would soon see how much! ⚽️😅 And what a great idea with Alexa too. I suspect we’d ignore her too, or tell her what to do with her push-ups! 😅

I’m still trucking on with RED Jan, Adriene and all my other challenges. Today I did 10k as the weather was fairly benign and it’s forecast to be hideous all week. It’s given me the ability to do guilt free shorter runs when the wind and squelch invariably return. 💦 💨

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I have been known to say something like that to Alexa... 😂

Ooh yes, there are plenty of things going on this month to keep us going aren't there!!! Well done, Cheeky! Hmmm yes, running's going to be "interesting" this week 😂😂😂

[David_G Metric Marathon]

Hi roseabi and running friends. I'm trundling along quite nicely towards John O'Groats and just over 250 miles still to go. On Route 66 I've just got my 70 miles postcard, so about 2,200 miles to go. I ran 11.5k yesterday as part of my HUHM plan, and my plans are now altered so I'll use the HUHM to complete LEJOG at the end of March 2021. All in all, I'm pleased with my progress so far!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to David_G]

Ooooo I wonder if I could do that too David_G ? It’s a great idea! I’ll need to do some careful calculations - it would be a fantastic incentive to keep going at the notorious 17km! 😅

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheekychipmunks! 😊 I had everything down on a spreadsheet so I just played around with the days and distances until it all added up!🙂👍 I could put one together for you too quite easily if that would help?

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to David_G]

Oooooo, could you David_G ? That would be great! What info do you need? 😀

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Hi cheekychipmunks, I’ll send you a message via the app with what I need, then I’ll put together a draft plan. How does that sound?

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to David_G]

Perfect, thanks David! 👏👏👏

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I love it when a plan comes together 😊😊😊

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Oh me too roseabi! How exciting! 👏👏👏

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

No problem, I’ve sent my message🙂👍

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to David_G]

You're getting around, David!! Well done xxx

[Katnap Marathon]

I'm using RED January as an excuse to get some miles in on LEJOG 9. I'm virtually between Exeter and Taunton 👍😁👍

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Give me a wave when you’re on the M5 near Bristol. 👋

[Katnap Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Could be sometime this month! Will do 🤣👋

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Katnap]

Excellent work xxx

[dijep 10 Miles]

Hi roseabi and VRBs. Wow that's some commitment, he must really be on the edge of his seat when he's watching a match great thing to do though.

Yes I'd be telling Alexa where to go 🤣 But it's interesting how we can motivate ourselves, I leave the yoga mat on the settee so I can't possibly "forget" to do my practice 🧘‍♀️

Last week I only managed 7k partly due to all the snow but mainly due to my dodgy knee not liking my 7k. ☹️So after much thought and reading everyone's suggestions (thankyou) I've decided to stop running for a couple of weeks and see if the knee improves.I've got my 30 day Yoga practice to help keep me motivated, plus I've set up a daily exercise plan complete with ✅ boxes (I love a ✅ box 😊) to work on knee, hip and core strength. I'll still be doing lots of dog walking and I'll try to go for extra walks on what would have been run days. I've just got a couple of hours gardening done which was so good, bit tomorrow it's pouring rain all day... so that extra walk might not happen 😂

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to dijep]

Ha ha, love the yoga mat strategy!!

Good plan to take a break from running, enjoy your "resting" 😉😊😊

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Now that is a test of loyalty! My hat is off to him! As for Alexa I already have enough pressure from my phone calendar reminders that it’s “workout time!” 😳

It’s harder to get out in the early morning dark during these shorter days and I stay out of the woods now too in the dark because of the coyotes I’ve seen lately (twice last week which is rare) but I did get my first HM of ‘21 done finally, which I’m happy with. And my friend texted me a segment that he is right behind me right on my street, so I was out to defend it this morn 😂

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

Nice use of the competitive spirit!! 😍 Coyotes? Yikes!

Woohoo for the half marathon too xxx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

I saw that article too - madness!!! About the same level of madness as setting Alexa to drive your workouts 😱I'm not sure what motivates me to run ... it just happens! One goal after another seems to do it. And I have no problem coming up with new goals. I guess I'm very lucky. HU helps a lot too.

Motivation for strength work is a whole different thing. Especially the stuff I don't like doing. I have the same issue regarding stretching. For both, my motivation usually comes from pain or injury, but as soon as that improves my regime slips again. Must try harder, but any hints and tips are most welcome!!!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

I have an app that reminds me to take my medication, and in the past I tried using it to remind me to do this or that exercise too, but it just kept getting too much!! I definitely think these things only work if used sparingly.

This is the problem I have had with physiotherapists in the past, you know how they tend to give one a huge list of exercises that take hours to do? Impossible! Little and often is the key I think, and also choose things you do like doing, if at all possible!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Still on the remedial trail...3 runs totalling 12k is a start!! Adding half a stone in weight hasn’t helped! I think head down, keep quiet and plod on is the right policy! No coyotes up here anyway 🙂

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Good stuff! Yes, the lack of coyotes is reassuring 😊😊😊

[Cmoi Marathon]

Super-simple motivation today: beautiful weather 🌞 and glorious views! 🏔️

Plus the need to run off the "pain aux raisins" and croissant I had for breakfast at the boulangerie where I teach. 🏃‍♀️😇

Let's not mention the giant marzipan-covered, crème pâtissière-filled choux pastry I devoured when I got home... 🐷

10k, 119m elevation gain (that's the least ever over 10k, I think) but basically training, what training? 🤣🤣🤣

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Cmoi]

Gosh that all sounds wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!! Who needs training anyway 😊😊😊

[misswobble Marathon]

Had a few days off last week due to snowy conditions but back out there again.

Running regularly, getting some hills in as per. Doing Joe Wicks workouts three times a week too, so hopefully I can get my festive weight off ☺️

I did a two hour walk in the canal with OH at the weekend as well

Have a good week everyone 😃👍

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

Nice one, wobble! xxx

Hmm, I must hit up Joe Wicks again...

[misswobble Marathon in reply to roseabi]

It’s so funny. Better than medicine 💪👍

[C3PO Marathon]

I don't have many motivational tricks, but trying to make it out in the winter early enough to see the sunrise works for me.

I haven't been running as much during the past 10 days. I've been taking advantage of the weather and have been skiing instead. I did make it out for a 5 k on Monday, though. And rain is forecast for the end of the week, so I need to make the most of it while I can. I guess Storm Christoph is heading our way. Norwegian authorities don't tend to mention storms unless they consider them really serious.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to C3PO]

Skiing, awesome!!!

Hope the rain doesn't hang around long xxx

[misswobble Marathon]

Weather! I’m motivated to run today as the sun is out and the rain has stopped. Yay! I’m outta here 🌪😃🏃‍♀️

[misswobble Marathon]

You never know when your fitness will come in handy so it’s as well to be on the ball

I just got a call asking me to volunteer at the vaccine hub this Sunday 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ ⛑. Tin hat time 😀 😷

I have no idea what’s involved 🤷‍♀️ I didn’t like to ask 😁

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

Cool!

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Not sure I'd call it a motivational trick, I'm just more pig headed 🤔 When I decide I'm going to do something, like currently sticking to some workout every day, min 80 squats at least, I just do it. If that means getting up before my normal alarm time of 4.45... so be it. Not sure how long it will last though 🤣

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

You are hardcore!! xxx