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mazza · 12-21-2011, 01:53 AM

Hey everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself and say that I am SO glad to have found you all. I have been running on and off for a few years, and really want to run the Gold Coast Marathon next July after a failed attempt last year.

I find that I need to be working on 'a goal' or training for a particular race or I just dont have the motivation to run. period. I ran a Half Marathon 2 years ago and Im hoping that Marathon training will keep me on the straight and narrow.. (sober)..

Looking forward to reading your posts

Maz

tomdecel · 12-21-2011, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mazza

I find that I need to be working on 'a goal' or training for a particular race or I just dont have the motivation to run.

That is exactly what I do. I used to run 20 some years ago but my knees did not like to participate. I ride a bike now.

I'm signed up to do a century ride in mid February and one at the end of March. This way I am not just "riding" my bike but "training" for an event. Doing a 100 miler for me is no big thing, but all the long training rides leading up to it keep me physically, mentally and spiritually in a nice groove. Welcome to SR.

Ghostly · 12-21-2011, 08:03 AM

Welcome!

england · 12-24-2011, 12:21 PM

I also need targets to motivate myself when I am cycling - currently I am doing 14 miles a day and am aiming to improve my time each week.

In Jan I am re-joining the gym and will be training with my friend, so that will motivate me as I will refuse to let him lift more that me

I am jealous that you live in the Gold Coast area - I had a great time there when I was back packing

12-21-2011, 01:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
mazza Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Biloela QLD Posts: 86 Blog Entries: 71	Just saying Hi :) Hey everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself and say that I am SO glad to have found you all. I have been running on and off for a few years, and really want to run the Gold Coast Marathon next July after a failed attempt last year. I find that I need to be working on 'a goal' or training for a particular race or I just dont have the motivation to run. period. I ran a Half Marathon 2 years ago and Im hoping that Marathon training will keep me on the straight and narrow.. (sober).. Looking forward to reading your posts Maz

12-21-2011, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ghostly Groovy Dancer Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The States Posts: 3,896	Welcome! __________________ Won't you look down upon me Jesus? You've got to help me make a stand. You've just got to see me through another day. My body's aching and my time is at hand, I won't make it any other way. - James Taylor

12-24-2011, 12:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
england Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: England Posts: 263	I also need targets to motivate myself when I am cycling - currently I am doing 14 miles a day and am aiming to improve my time each week. In Jan I am re-joining the gym and will be training with my friend, so that will motivate me as I will refuse to let him lift more that me I am jealous that you live in the Gold Coast area - I had a great time there when I was back packing

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