What keeps you motivated?
Yesterday, during the rest portion of part C. in my second training session for the day Whitney, one of my athletes & nutrition coaching clients asked, “What keeps you motivated to train so hard?”
I replied quickly with:
1. I want to complete the Endeavor Challenge. That’s my goal.
2. I’ve made it public that I’m training for above said challenge, and since I put it on Facebook, ya know- I kinda can’t back out now.
3. I pay my coach a lot of money for these workouts. A lot.
4. There are plenty of mornings where I don’t want to get out of bed and run or hike … And there are plenty of workouts with “5 sets for time” where I just want to stop at set 3 and call it a good 5. But I would never lie to my coach and say I ran when I didn’t, did 5 sets when I only did 3. And I’m not going to pay him money (which is an investment in myself) and not follow what he has programmed specifically for MY GOALS. That would be wasteful.
5. As tired as I am, I really do enjoy my training. I know that I am getting closer to my goal and I am better prepared for the challenge from every mile I run and every workout I complete.
As I ran down HWY 904 that evening for my second run session of the day I reflected on my conversation with Whitney, mostly because I am now training myself to not rely on listening to music while I run & hike but instead the sound of my feet hitting the ground, but also because my reasons for training are really no different than yours or hers.
1. You have a goal.
2. You’ve made it clear that you have a goal by joining signing up for a membership and allowing us to welcome you on Facebook.
3. You’ve invested in yourself in your decision to train at CFOIB.
4. Your coaches (me, KJ, Jeff, Courtney, whomever they are) keep you accountable.
5. It doesn’t have to be fun to be fun.
What else can you add to the list? Post your comments below.
FITNESS
A. Four sets of:
Deadlift x 6-8 reps @ 20X1
Rest 45 seconds
Dumbbell Shoulder Press x 8-10 reps @ 2011
Rest 45 seconds
Lateral Lunges x 10 reps each leg @ 2011
Rest 45 seconds
B. For time:
Kettlebell Swings x 30 reps
Push-Ups x 20 reps
Run 800 Meters
Kettlebell Swings x 20 reps
Push-Ups x 15 reps
Run 400 Meters
Kettlebell Swings x 10 reps
Push-Ups x 5 reps
Run 200 Meters
AIM
A. Take 15 minutes to build to three heavy reps of Deadlift
B. For time:
Deadlift x 15 reps (using 75% of today’s heavy triple)
Hand-Release Push-Ups x 30 reps
Run 800 Meters
Deadlift x 10 reps
Hand-Release Push-Ups x 20 reps
Run 400 Meters
Deadlift x 5 reps
Hand-Release Push-Ups x 10 reps
Run 200 Meters
SPORT
Rest Day
CROSSFIT MOMS
Rest Day