motivation
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TradWanker
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For me running is an addiction. Even on those cold ass days when I really would rather drink beer and eat cheeseburgers, the addiction drives me out. Running is not as much fun as climbing, but I suck at climbing, so I run more than I climb. It's better that way because Odub doesn't have to listen to my whining at the gym and Yasmeen doesn't have to put up with me dis'n her man! 
The beatings will continue until morale improves
I used to hate to work out for working out's sake. And guess what? I still hate to work out for working out's sake. But it's become necessary...
My personal motivations; injuries and climbing. Though a couple of other good motivators are rage and escape. I used to just climb to get in shape - dumb move as it only served to create injuries from overuse and abuse. In order to keep climbing I had to give up the plastic and get stronger. So I train for overall conditioning to keep injuries at bay and it allows me to climb rock. And my climbing has improved (relatively).
I do everything alone as all my partners would rather be climbing in the gym, also it is more convenient. I do strength and cardio after work during the week, and mid-morning on weekends. Weights and calisthenics in front of the TV to pass the time between sets, and in a central area of our house so I can catch up with the family (when they're around). Pull ups in the basement, no one around. Cardio is normally a trail run and walk. (Biking is anopther sport with too much injury risk, and I hate swimming even more than running.) I'll hike the trail with a weighted pack if it's too dark or just to mix it up some.
Rage is an awesome motivator. It almost gets into the punishing territory. Push yourself and constantly think of climbing. The reason 'why' I do it. You may not need to incorporate any rage, but I find that I can push myself to other mental places and physical levels. Get stronger in order to climb better (or in my case to just climb longer). Also serves as an, 'I will not be defeated' kind of manifesto.
Escape is a good cardio motivator for me. I'll put on the iPod and hit the trails and know that i don't have to deal with anything for an hour except what's in front of me. A lot like climbing?
Ultimately, climbing is the only motivation.
Check out Gym Jones (Mark Twight). These guys are inspiring...
My personal motivations; injuries and climbing. Though a couple of other good motivators are rage and escape. I used to just climb to get in shape - dumb move as it only served to create injuries from overuse and abuse. In order to keep climbing I had to give up the plastic and get stronger. So I train for overall conditioning to keep injuries at bay and it allows me to climb rock. And my climbing has improved (relatively).
I do everything alone as all my partners would rather be climbing in the gym, also it is more convenient. I do strength and cardio after work during the week, and mid-morning on weekends. Weights and calisthenics in front of the TV to pass the time between sets, and in a central area of our house so I can catch up with the family (when they're around). Pull ups in the basement, no one around. Cardio is normally a trail run and walk. (Biking is anopther sport with too much injury risk, and I hate swimming even more than running.) I'll hike the trail with a weighted pack if it's too dark or just to mix it up some.
Rage is an awesome motivator. It almost gets into the punishing territory. Push yourself and constantly think of climbing. The reason 'why' I do it. You may not need to incorporate any rage, but I find that I can push myself to other mental places and physical levels. Get stronger in order to climb better (or in my case to just climb longer). Also serves as an, 'I will not be defeated' kind of manifesto.
Escape is a good cardio motivator for me. I'll put on the iPod and hit the trails and know that i don't have to deal with anything for an hour except what's in front of me. A lot like climbing?
Ultimately, climbing is the only motivation.
Check out Gym Jones (Mark Twight). These guys are inspiring...
Pick myself up, stop lookin' back.
Grand Funk Railroad
Grand Funk Railroad
Oh, and results... I experienced some almost immediate results (within weeks) and some milestones after several months. But the majority of my gains have come after a full year of my adopted training regiment. That was after half a year just to figure out what might work for me.
Might not be the road for you ADHDers...
Might not be the road for you ADHDers...
Pick myself up, stop lookin' back.
Grand Funk Railroad
Grand Funk Railroad