Just wondering what gets your heart pumping, your mind excited, and your emotions flowing? For me it's music and one song in particular. I am currently training for my first half marathon in 23 years...crazy right? When I was a kid I always ran. It was always something I loved. I would run 10K's, Cross Country, and even half marathons...well technically one half marathon, but as I got older I got just a wee bit lazy. I put on a few pounds and always thought it would be too much work to get back to my fighting weight. At one point I weighed almost 250 lbs...yikes did I just write that? Well a few years ago I said enough is enough and started the long road back to getting healthy. Slowly I lost some weight and gained a little knowledge about healthy eating and a sound exercise plan. I now feel like I'm fit enough to run a half marathon again. Yay!
So back to my original thought. What gets you motivated in life? Whether it's motivation for work, play, or something in between I want to know, and unfortunately you can't say your kids, family, etc...because that motivates everyone. Is it a song, a book, a poem...you get the gist.
The song that motivates me and makes my skin tingle, my mind lock focus, and makes me feel like I could do anything, is up for grabs! Just comment below with what motivates you and the first 5 people to comment will win my song via iTunes. Don't be discouraged if you are not one of the first 5 people who comment. I still want to hear your thoughts and everyone who comments will be entered into a drawing for a $10 iTunes card. You have until midnight Wednesday April 29th to comment, because on Thursday I'll reveal my song and pick a winner for the iTunes card.
So what motivates you?
And since blog posts without photos are not cool, here is why I'm so fast. Seriously, headbands do make you faster right?
Well, I'd have to say that music is my motivation also. And, like you Zac, I used to be a runner also. I used to run almost everyday listening to Metalica, Justice For All album. I need to download that album and start running again. I really miss it.
(04.26.09 @ 07:56 PM)Music for me as well. I, however, am a lousy runner. I don't know why I'm such a wimp when it comes to running. Now, bike riding . . . I looooove bike riding. When I do hop on the treadmill I like to listen to Brit (as in British, not Britanny) Rock. Where did I put my walkman . . . LOL!
(04.26.09 @ 08:23 PM)i was just telling amber the other day, i'm still flabbergasted that you were once overweight! i'm so amazed at your getting your health back on track, that's what i'm working on too!! you're an inspiration!
gotta say ditto on the music. i can be feeling like crap, having the worst day, headache, about to fall asleep at the wheel, whatever... and i put on queen's rock montreal (live) and it makes the world right again. can't wait to see what your song is... hahahahaha :) with that headband i'm guessing... let's get physical???
(04.26.09 @ 09:11 PM)1st off... way rad photo... Jacob and I had a full on chat about it... plus your weight... who knew?? That's amazing, I would have never guessed. 2nd... good for you and the half marathon... that's wonderful! 3rd... to answer your question... any Prince song that comes on the radio... while I'm working on my stained glass... that just gets me amped up and going!
Very funny... I am far from being a runner... BUT, I will be turning 30 in October... and I thought... hmmm... I'm not getting any younger... maybe that would be my gift to myself... to train and complete a half marathon. It's in the beginning stage of my thought process... but this is the one I was looking at:
http://www.kozenterprises.com/Running/halfdf84.htm
(04.27.09 @ 04:04 AM)Aerodynamic headband you got there. I have to have music to work out! Oldies are the best!
(04.27.09 @ 01:07 PM)I have to tell you, that headband is what gets me pumped :) Actually I dont have a specific song. Anything loud and obnoxious does the work for me often times. Typically something that I wouldnt put on when the girls are in the truck with me.
(04.27.09 @ 05:31 PM)Music, definitely. But also children- their energy and love, motivates me a great deal :)
(04.27.09 @ 05:40 PM)I never would have guessed, Zak -- I thought you were always a health nut! :) And I write this as I'm eating a brownie ... shame on me! Hmmm....music, to me, is life. I don't think I could function...or breathe...without it. It gets into my soul, gives me the strength and courage I need to fight for what is right in this world ... to fight for what I want ... and motivates me beyond anything else in this world (my kids aside, of course). It's so indescribable what it does to me, for me. I have music for every mood --- play piano when I'm stressed, jam on my guitar when I've had a rough day, pop in a good album ... anything loud that has a good beat, and I am pumped! Oh, and I totally dig the headband ... and your crazy hair! Yay for you, and good luck in training for your half-marathon!!!
(04.27.09 @ 06:30 PM)HMMMM......What motivates me???? Regret is one. Whenever I think I don't want to do something I think about whether or not I will regret not at least trying. If the answere is Yes I would regret at least not trying then off I go. I can never think of a good enough excuse to have any regrets. Being outdoors always make me happy and motivates me. The feel of tired muscles makes me happy and motivates me. The music is just a bonus to make things more enjoyable. Wow that was a mouthfull. Hope you can make sense of it.
(04.27.09 @ 08:18 PM)let's get physical! physical! i wanna get physical...oh dear lord. what motivates me hmmm...probably seeing you in that headband ;) but, honestly talking and seeing people more successful than me is very motivating.
(04.27.09 @ 08:54 PM)high fives to you my friend on getting on the health track. me and the wifey need to stop being such workaholics and get back on the health train. so, honestly zak my friend, you you are getting me motivated!
OMG I just about spit out my water... that headband makes you look 80's fabulous! What motivates me... Not much these days, so send me some good mojo... cause I need some good healthy motivation to get in shape. Good luck in your marathon, and I love that I can see you with your point and shoot in the monitor reflection! .
(04.28.09 @ 07:31 PM)That's a great story Zak. Thanks for sharing. I get motivated by being in nature with friends!
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