Category Archives: Motivation

What Motivates You ?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by lord_lordy

This weekend has been rather indicative of my motivation of late. I managed to get up early Saturday morning and ride with the group. Once out I was riding really well but got home and before I knew it my … Continue reading →

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More Day To Day Motivation

Posted on August 25, 2010 by lord_lordy

I respond well to routine and find once in a routine training becomes so much easier. A little like auto pilot you know what you’re doing each day, there’s  a rhythm  to it. This is one of the first things … Continue reading →

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Day To Day Motivation

Posted on August 17, 2010 by lord_lordy

Most of us have goals. I almost said all of us have goals but thought perhaps some people don’t. When it comes to Triathlon goals there’s a lot written about goal setting and how appropriate goals help motivate us. Mine … Continue reading →

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Guilt

Posted on June 22, 2010 by lord_lordy

On Monday I found myself in a common situation for  me. Feeling guilty about not doing something I’d planned. I felt guilty despite my logical side knowing it would have been stupid doing what I’d planned based on how I’d … Continue reading →

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Balance

Posted on April 30, 2010 by lord_lordy

You hear a lot about balance in peoples life. It’s especially the case with ironman athletes probably because training takes so much time if you want to attempt to reach your potential. Something I heard YEARs ago has always stuck … Continue reading →

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Is My Motivation Back ?

Posted on March 21, 2010 by lord_lordy

What a frustration. It’s  a beautiful day outside and I’m not out on my planned long ride. Each time I look out and see the weather I just feel almost queasy inside… gutted. It’s been a while since I’ve felt … Continue reading →

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Post Prokofiev Blues

Posted on January 23, 2010 by lord_lordy

I was introduced to the phrase “Post Prokofiev Blues” back in 1987 in my first term at University by a friend Steve. It refers to that feeling of depression following some big event you’ve been focussing on. He coined the … Continue reading →

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Frustration

Posted on November 11, 2009 by lord_lordy

I am back in training but it’s very frustrating. Is there something about this time of year or it being post Hawaii but my motivation has been very up and down. For instance, right now it looks lovely outside and … Continue reading →

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Moving On

Posted on January 4, 2009 by lord_lordy

My last night in London. I’m sat at my sisters, I’ve said goodnight to my nephews, read Jude a bedtime story for the last time in a few months. It’s these two little guys that are   making me feel … Continue reading →

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Struggling

Posted on November 23, 2008 by lord_lordy

I am really struggling to get going at the moment. Had numerous false starts at getting back in to training. Ditched the 60 in 60 and started 40 of 40 in 40 yesterday and am already 2 runs behind – … Continue reading →

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