Motivation Monday

Motivation Monday

Although I love health & fitness, I could always use a little motivation. And that seems to hold true for most – whether we’ve been working out for months or just started on the path to health & happiness. There’s always a new plateau ahead with a coinciding wall to break through. Working out isn’t just physical; it’s a mental and spiritual journey too. And it tests your strength and brings up weaknesses in every aspect of you as a human being.

Since I was a college athlete, having a clear goal or deadline is key. Signing up for races or going to yoga classes with a fitter friend brings out my competitive nature and deep-rooted drive to be the best. Everyone has a different motivating factor – and knowing why you’re fighting for better fitness is pivotal in reaching your goals, whatever they may be.

Here’s a few motivations geared towards running, for my first Motivation Monday post. Right now, my motivation is my very first half-marathon coming up at the end of December. I’m both excited and terrified to conquer that 13.1 mile mark – and, possibly, a little crazy. But training for something makes me push harder, run faster, and feel more accomplished after every little achievement.

What’s your motivation?

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Navigating motherhood, nourishing cooking, backyard gardening and running a small business with my little ohana on Oahu, Hawaii. Follow me as we build a suburban homestead, (try to) bake bread and steadily work towards a grown-at-home hale – all while intentionally raising kiddos and keeping our business growing.

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