Note: US Olympian Jeff Galloway is the founder of Phidippides, and has coached over 500,000 runners to their finish lines through retreats, running schools, Galloway Training groups, clinics, books and e-coaching. To "Ask Jeff" a question, visit JeffGalloway.com
If Your Goal Isn’t Motivating Anymore …
Now that it’s February, you may find that your New Year’s Resolution is already starting to fade … or, has been dropped completely. But, remember that any worthwhile goal isn’t going to be easy and it’s natural to have a few false starts before really getting started on your road.
Having gone through more than 120 marathon training programs, I’ve experienced many motivation letdowns. On most of these, I’ve rebounded, but on a few, I didn’t.
Burnout and dropout are mental injuries. If you back off and adjust early, you can avoid major burnout later. Here are some adjustments to make in the middle of a training program, if you lose your drive:
1) Reduce mileage, and cut the number of days a week you are running. Mix in more walking.
2) Run and walk in scenic areas, places that really motivate you to run.
3) Schedule a social run with a friend or a group of friends. Tell them that you need help. Have a good time and meet afterward for a meal or coffee.
4) Have a "theme" run with friends: trivia runs, favorite character, best joke contest, worst joke contest, best juicy story contest, eat at a different pizza place after each run, etc.
5) Do anything necessary to add more fun to your program: after-run rewards, special outfits, etc.
6) Adjust your goal event so that it is more motivating. Stay at a special hotel, get some friends to meet you there, schedule weekend activities with your family, sibling, or special friend (at events such as the Big Sur Marathon, the original course marathon in Greece, or the Disney World Marathon).
7) Sometimes it helps to choose another goal event and adjust your training accordingly.
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New Finish Line Announced for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race 2008.
The course of the 39th running of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race will add one additional turn to the route from previous years to a new finish line at the intersection of Juniper and Ponce de Leon in midtown Atlanta. With our goal to keep the integrity of the race in tact, this change affects the final .6 of a mile of the world’s largest 10k. Minor adjustments will be made to the start to ensure a certified 10k course but all runners will continue to assemble around the Lenox Square Mall area. more info
Remember less then a month away from the Peachtree application coming out in the AJC on March 16th.
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Captivating, motivational and inspirational speaker Dick Beardsley will join us at the Phidippides New Balance booth on both days of the ING Marathon Expo. Dick will be around on Friday from 5:30-6:30 PM and then on Saturday from 4:00-5:00 PM. Come stop by and check out the great selection of New Balance product that we have to offer. Also receive a free gift with purchase (while supply’s last)
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Phidippides is proud to announce that we have partnered with and have become the official running store of Girls on the Run Atlanta.
Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K running event with healthy living education. The Girls on the Run programs instill self-esteem and strong values through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training - all through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, YMCA’s, volunteers, staff, and the community. Since 2000 Girls on the Run has served over 2700 girls throughout Atlanta.
More information about Girls on the Run www.gotratlanta.org/
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The inaugural Run For Something Better Benefit Concert will kick off the ING Georgia Marathon race weekend with a live performance by
Sister Hazel at The Tabernacle on
Friday, March 28, 2008 at 8:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased on
www.inggeorgiamarathon.com or call 404-577-4212. The ING Run for Something Better is a non-profit charitable program aimed at funding school-based running programs to provide kids a healthier start to life.
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Getting ready for track season? Track spikes are in and we have what you are looking for. Check out these models from Nike and Asics!
Nike: Zoom Miler, Zoom Rival D, Jana Star, Zoom Rival S IV
Asics: Hyper Sprint, Hyper MD, Hyper LD, Hyper Rocket Girl, Turbo Ghost
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Join Lee Fidler and Morris Williams for an exciting and fulfilling running adventure in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina.
Campers will be housed at the ZAP fitness facility located near Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Camp consists of 8 days and 7 nights with meals provided.
Cost for the camp is $600 and space is limited so contact Lee at 404-296-2142 or stop in for more information.
2008 camp dates are July 27th through August 3rd.
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