Why You Should Train for an Event This Year

The year is underway, you’ve set your food and fitness goals but have you included an event to train for? Here’s a list of reasons why you should add an event goal to your list.

  • Better goals – Entering an event, whether it’s a 5km fun run or a full 42.4 km marathon sets a date in your diary to aim for.
  • More focus – Training for an event really focuses your efforts. You know exactly why you are making training a priority.
  • Effective planning – Knowing you’ll be running a half marathon or doing a triathlon in three months triggers your preparations.
  • More support – People will support and cheer for you. When you say, “I’m off for a run to train for…” they respect your efforts.
  • Social fun – Entering an event like a fun run with family, friends or workmates makes exercise a social event, which makes it even more fun.
  • Fundraiser boost – Opting to raise money for a worthy cause boosts your motivation to keep training when you may not feel like doing it for yourself.
  • Satisfaction – I remember the exhilarating feeling when I crossed the finish line in a half-marathon. What a sense of satisfaction.
  • Surprises – How do you feel when you achieve something you thought you couldn’t? You feel surprised that you did it and this feeling enhances your satisfaction.

    • In 2012, surprise yourself that you can do something you thought you couldn’t. Enter a local fun run or event as one of your goals and enjoy the results. It’s worth the effort!

    Source: www.metabolicjumpstart.com.au

    January 24th, 2012 |

    Inaugural Welcome Back BBQ

    Happy New Year Fitness Folk and Outdoor Adventurers!

    For some of you this is the last day of your first week back at work while others will be relaxing during their last weekend of holidays. For all of you though there is something to look forward to. In just two weeks it’s our first social event of the year! All PRIME Condition members and their friends/family are welcome.

    The inaugural Welcome Back BBQ is on Sunday 22nd January between 11am – 2pm at Southbank. So come on down and join us as we work on our social fitness :)

    RSVP by Friday January 20th.

    January 6th, 2012 |

    Nothing Left to Give - December 2011

    ‘You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.’ Kahlil Gibran

    At this time of year I hear so many clients and friends talking about how depleted they are, how much they are looking forward to a break and how they feel as though they have nothing left to give. It makes it difficult to enjoy preparing for the festive season or even celebrating with friends when you’re completely spent.
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    December 20th, 2011 |

    Silly Season Survival

    Are you thriving or just surviving this silly season? By now you should have a clear mindset in place to avoid undoing all the good work you’ve done this year. Here’s some strategy options to choose from:

    Put off festivities as long as possible so your over-indulgent days are kept to a minimum.

    Stay active the whole holiday period so you can buffer any big days of eating or drinking. Continue reading “Silly Season Survival” »

    December 13th, 2011 |
     
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