8 Women Dream will be supporting each other as we compete with our friends, in the 2010 ING Bay to 
Breakers Marathon.
It is extremely important to keep motivation at a peak as we train.
We can take advantage of the following motivational tips to help keep our momentum moving us toward the finish line.
Being creative will add new life to our running.
- Visit a Running Store
Stop by a running store on a regular basis.
Pick up any race application, running accessory, running magazine, or the latest running book.
Your motivation to run will be lifted when you put yourself in an environment that supports your goals.
Running stores thrive based on people like you who love to run. They are thrilled to answer your questions, give suggestions, and discuss your training.
Athletic Soles, Petaluma’s top athletic store will be giving 8WomenDream.com an interview, sharing their expertise on the top running shoes and proper fit.
Look for that blog post here in the near future.
You can locate them at their website www.athelticsoles.com, or visit them in person if you live near Northern California at 49 Petaluma Blvd. N. in downtown Petaluma, CA.
- Find Some New Running Routes
There is the website www.usatf.com.
Using cutting edge technology provided by Google Maps, USATF has developed a revolutionary service America’s Running Routes which allows runners to map and measure their favorite running routes and then save them to the largest searchable database of running routes in the country. Check out there website and get moving.
- Reward Yourself When You Succeed
Get yourself a pedicure and a manicure, or take a relaxing soak with lavender scent and candles. It really doesn’t matter how you reward yourself, just be good to yourself.
- Get a Running Buddy
Sticking to your plan is easier when you add a running buddy. Women who share your enthusiasm, the same interests and abilities, will be there to help support you when your enthusiasm wanes. The website www.runningforwomen.com has an excellent program to help you obtain a running buddy.
- Alter Your Workout
Doing the same workout day after day leads to boredom and burnout. Alter your workout routine by incorporating some or all of the following:
- Leave your watch at home. Run for the enjoyment of it without worrying about time goals.
- Change the time of day you normally run. If you are a morning runner, switch to running in the evening and vice- versa.
- Find some new running routes.
- Alter the distance you normally run.
- Place inspiring/ motivational quotes in strategic locations
Here are some examples of inspirational quotes to add to your motivation.
In running, it doesn’t matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, ‘I have finished.’ There is a lot of satisfaction in that.”- Fred Lebow, New York City Marathon co-founder
“Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.” - Oprah Winfrey
“Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it’s all about.” - PattiSue Plumer, U.S. Olympian
- And lastly, just keep moving – just keep moving.
Let me know how these tips work for you.
Oh, and by the way – having this goal of running the Bay to Breakers is the perfect team goal to keep me on track with working towards a positive accomplishment, rather than obsessing about how I look, and what I am eating (or not eating). Having the responsibility of helping the 7 other women in this group to run this race breathes new life into my dream of self acceptance.
Happy running.
(Veronica’s dream is body satisfaction. This includes losing weight, making her body strong, accepting her body image while trying to achieve a better one. Veronica is a recovering alcoholic who has turned a liability into an asset. She works with women who desire staying clean and sober and works with families as a interventionist)
DREAM GOAL: RUN AND HELP 8 WOMEN DREAM RUN THE MAY 16,2010 BAY TO BREAKERS 12K and COMPETE IN A TRIATHLON
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Great post Veronica and I have been motivated to be out there every day. Although I can tell you I am looking forward to my Monday day off!
I have walked a minimum of two miles every day this week and plan to walk/run 5 more over the weekend. I am really sore, but feeling so much better about getting back to doing something I did every day for so many years until I got sick.
Thank you so much for motivating us to do this!
Proud of both of you Veronica and Cath! I am at the gym regularly and dancing more often… And once it is not FREEZING here in NY perhaps will exercise outside more!
Ok ok. I feel like the one in the back of the group offering to hold everyone’s purse while you run. Are we RUNNING this together are we JOGGING this together or are we WALKING this together…or apart? lol If its running, I’m in deep trouble….maybe I could drive the support vehicle and ride along side the pelaton and hand you all waters and energy snacks….
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Brian was given specific goals to increase his endurance levels for Rugby so we are going to do it together..the whole buddy motivation thing will work there. Here’s to a successful healthy week. Thanks Veronica for the constant reminder and COUNTDOWN!
This reminds me how much I need to think about and to get going on my B2B training! Thanks for all your research Veronica!
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