Train for Something!

Train for Something!

“You can’t do it, you hate running! 13 miles? PLUS obstacles? There’s no way!”

That is the usual response I get when I tell people I’m dying to try the Tough Mudder race. Yeah, it’s rough. And I’m not saying I won’t stop to walk along the way. But I’m also not ruling out the fact that I could finish it. And with doubters? It makes it easier. But that’s not the only reason participating in a Tough Mudder is on my bucket list.

The majority of people have the primary goal of losing weight when they start their exercise and healthy eating lifestyle. They are tired of being a certain size, or tired of being the bigger person in a picture, or they just want to look better naked, in a bikini, in their favorite outfit that seems to be shrinking, etc., they want to be there for their kids and grandkids, for the graduations, weddings, and more child-bearing moments! They have the best of intentions. But they lose motivation or their driving spark to continue to work out and eat healthy usually because the visual results in their body aren’t making themselves as apparent as one would hope.

That’s where setting a goal outside of physical appearance can do wonders for your motivation! Make a goal for yourself to complete a 5k, without stopping to walk, and then train for it. Then make a new goal to beat your time on the next 5k. Add a 10k to the list. A half-marathon. A full marathon! You will have reasons other than looking good to motivate you to push on!

Not a runner? There are so many competitive sports and games out there that you can substitute! Join a boxing club, a dojo, a Crossfit box, etc. and compete in any events they have coming up! No, you don’t have to win, but you can see how well you do overall. Go to a yoga studio and work towards mastering those crazy-but-amazing poses that look impossible. You can do it!

As you progress in your training you will see your original goal of looking good start to progress, you’ll notice the changes in your body. But that’s not all! You will also see yourself get so much more motivated and focused if you have a goal OUTSIDE of just looking good. And everyone needs an end goal to stay on track. This year my end goal is to participate in a 2014 Tough Mudder obstacle race. What are you training for?

Need help deciding what would be the best fit for you? Call me! I’d be more than happy to find the best motivation for YOU!

Kayla Hargaden
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified TRX Group Instructor
kayla@guidingfitness.com
(317) 473-3398