Motivation Monday

Sometimes you really don't want to go out and do your long run. Maybe you're worried that your PT is pushing you harder than you are capable. Maybe you're scared of getting re-injured. Maybe you just don't like pain.

But you get out there because you are an athlete with goals. You suck it up. If you're lucky, you are rewarded with views like this.









I ran 7.25 miles of the Grand Rapids Marathon course on Saturday. Was it bittersweet to cross over the mile 16 and 17 mile markers? Yes. But I think choosing this route was a good idea. It gave me a little extra motivation to get healthy again.

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Thankful Thursday: Motivation in a Jar

A few weeks ago, my dear friend ChristieO from Average Moms Wear Capes sent a shout-out on twitter & her blog asking folks to send her pictures from races, training, whatever.  Her plan was to "bottle motivation" for whenever any of us needed to borrow some.

I was blessed to become a part of what Christie named The Motivation in a Jar Project (along with a whole bunch of other amazing folks just like you and me).  As Christie said, "Creating a place where you can see how far you’ve come, a place where other people can see how far you’ve come, but most of all, a place where other people can see how far they too can go."


I think Christie did a fabulous job and I'm thankful to have been included.  (I recommend watching the video in full screen mode so you can read the captions.)


Enjoy...





This week I introduced you to my newest 26.2 sponsor, Melissa.  Would you like to join my sponsors Ben, Erin, Andrea, Lisa, Ann, the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans and now Melissa in supporting me as I train to finish my first full marathon, the Grand Rapids Marathon?  I have set up a sponsorship page in which you can help me reach my goal of crossing the finish line (sponsorship will help pay for race fees, nutrition/hydration, shoes, etc).  You can click HERE, or click on the tab above.  I would love and appreciate any support you can give me.  Bloggy and linky love will follow, as well as the ability to sponsor individual miles and run "with" me on October 16th.  I cherish all the love and support my readers have given me this year.  I wouldn't be attempting this race without you.