1 February 2016 Monday Morning Motivation – What are you going to do this week? Remember that doing something, no matter how slowly, will take you a step closer to your goals. What are you going to do this week? Categories Cycling/Motivation Comments: 3
25 January 2016 Monday Morning Motivation – What Daley taught me I’ve always liked Colin Jackson for being such a modest athlete – he seems like a genuinely nice guy. In this short video and accompanying article, Jackson talks about how Daley Thompson (decathlete) was a great influence on his sporting career: Meeting Daley Thompson at a Crystal Palace event was a major turning point. “I was 17 and competing as... Categories Motivation Comments: 0
18 January 2016 Monday Morning Motivation – I love my body One of the (many) reasons why I never learned to swim as a teenager was because of hang-ups about my body. If I could go back in time, I’d tell myself that unless I exercised, I’d be stuck with the body I hated forever. I’d also tell myself that there isn’t a significant correlation between body weight and composition and... Categories Motivation/Swimming Comments: 18
11 January 2016 Monday Morning Motivation: Beryl Burton Have you heard of Beryl Burton? Chances are unless you’re a cycling fanatic, you’ve never heard of her. Beryl Burton was born in Yorkshire in the late 1930s and despite serious health problems that led to her spending over a year in hospital, she went on to become a champion cyclist. In 1967, Burton set a 12-hour time trial record... Categories Cycling/Motivation Comments: 2
4 January 2016 Monday Morning Motivation: Fresh air Today’s video emphasises the importance of fresh air. “Are you feeling tired? Irritable? Stressed out?” Are you going outdoors to exercise today? Categories Motivation Comments: 0
26 October 2015 Monday Morning Motivation: Shed the monster Don’t let your Monday start badly – get on your bike! Categories Cycling/Motivation Comments: 0
19 October 2015 Monday Morning Motivation: From the pages of a book Maybe you’re looking for something longer than a brief blog post from me to inspire you to continue your journey. I asked around to try to find out what the best books are to help motivate anyone who is trying to get into triathlon or improve on their personal best. (Apologies to overseas readers – the links go to UK... Categories Motivation Comments: 0
12 October 2015 Monday Morning Motivation: Your ambition #ispossible In this short film, Jamal Edwards expands on the lessons he has learned about mentorship and directs these to both his younger self and the audience. We watch him bike around the council estate where his journey first began while he relays the importance of building a support network for himself. They say it’s impossible. The teachers will say that you... Categories Motivation Comments: 0
21 September 2015 Monday Morning Motivation: Whatever your ritual, wherever you ride, #RidewithUs. I really like the #RideWithUs video by Strava. It makes me want to get on my bike and go for a ride. There are quite a few other short videos in the series showing different people out riding their bikes. You might also want to check out: The Stars of Ride With Us. People for Bikes If you feel passionate... Categories Cycling/Motivation Comments: 4
15 September 2015 Monday Morning Motivation – Bounce by Matthew Syed I’m really interested in Matthew Syed’s hypothesis that talent is a myth and that success is a consequence of purposeful practice. Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice It is hard to summarise all of Syed’s arguments, but here are some of the elements that he says make someone successful (in sports): Suggesting that talent is a... Categories Motivation Comments: 4
