Ideas for staying motivated???

[Maverick00]

Couldnt give it up just yet, especially when at uni. Its a good release for me from stresses of work etc (yes students do sometimes have work that can become stressful, just not v often). Granted, when i return home to essex i drink far less and feel better for it, but i still have a few lash-ups here n there. Jon I admire your attitude but sobriety isnt for me just yet!

[Mark B]

Picking up on the boxing for fittness training thing, Muay Thai kickboxing is probably the best type of training I've done. Its an entire body workout and if you have an instructor like mine he'll beast you untill you drop. (He's such a great guy). If anyone is around Plymouth check out Saints on Mutly Plain. Seriously its amazing for fittness, and its a good laugh. Give it a go.

[Contractor]

I think the one element that everyone seems to miss out when they post their views on training regimes for whatever they are eventually hoping to join is the F word...................FUN

It can be incredibly boring training, especially on your own over a long period (anyone who has trained for marathons will no doubt concur) so don't forget to enjoy yourself!

If you participate in team sports like football, rugby, cricket et al - keep participating.

Insert a slow jog into your schedule - take some time to 'smell the roses' instead of beasting yourself up a hill constantly.

Nowt wrong with the occasional pint and night out, plus it will give you something to blame a poor day's training on WHEN it occurs as it does for no apparent reason.

So, young Padwan's........enjoy, it's all part of life's rich tapestry.

[Dog Soldier]

I find hanging a 12oz steak out the back of your pack and have the neighbourhood rotty 'run' with you is great motivation for improving times... :fadein: