Training is a habit, and building a new habit takes time, energy and discomfort. It's cognitively draining to get out of an old habit of being in a comfort zone, which is why so few people make radical changes.
For me this change is the biggest personal one I've committed to and it starts with one thing....
Go all in
This means, come hell or high water I get my ass out of the door or on the treadmill or bike. No excuses. If I'm tired on a scheduled training day, I will move slowly. But I will move.
This means being strong when tempted with the rest of the family's sweets, treats and carb-ladened delights. It gets easier. But you have to commit to it. Be your own drill sergeant. Fuck, get someone else to be if you need it. Either way you have to hold yourself to account. To a standard.
You make the time, or you make excuses. You make the choice.
Raining? get your waterproof on and get your ass outside.
Muddy? Put your waterproof socks on and get your ass outside (see a pattern forming here?)
Just don't make excuses. Even if your workout is simply a small one. Even if you decide to have a long stretch session or core session instead. Just get your self into it.
In running an ultra it will mean pain and discomfort. It did when I hiked one, so to run one will mean more. You need to relish the misery. Learn how to use the discomfort to propel you one foot in front of the other. Brick by brick you will build your fucking house. Bleeding, sore, blistered, tired, cold, hot, hungry, dehydrated. Expect it. Train for it. Build bulletproof resilience in your mind and your body will follow... And that starts with no excuses.
Be bulletproof and laugh at the pain.
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