Training to run for a marathon can be very intimidating, especially if this the first time attempting to run a marathon, like myself. As my mileage is small in the beginning of my training, sometimes I can’t help but wonder how in the world I will be ready to run for 26.2 miles, much less run it in a particular time!
I find that the key to positioning yourself to be ready to run a marathon is to just take it a day at a time. I read a great article in Josh Hinds’ “Let’s Talk Motivation” newsletter today, in which he specifically talks about how small actions can make a big difference when training for a marathon. He says, “Success begets success”. What he means by this statement is that each workout is a challenge. If you can concentrate on making today’s workout a success by giving it your all and challenging your mind and body, then you will have an even better chance of performing well tomorrow. Your success today will roll into tomorrow’s workout, creating somewhat of a snowball effect. As your small successes begin to add up over time, you will soon be able to look back and see how much you have progressed as a result of pushing yourself one day at time, or one success at a time.
So don’t focus on 26.2 today. Break it down into small successes. Let time be your ally. As long as you commit the time to improve yourself each day, you will find that your endurance to run will increase greatly over the course of your training.
Make it happen!
TODAY’S WORKOUT:
Bench Press- 4 sets
Curls- 3 sets
Scull crushers - 3 sets
Pullups- 3 sets
Delt-21’s- 3 sets
Abs
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