tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901742418169240469.post5673618019150044857..comments2024-01-11T04:47:49.865-06:00Comments on SuperKate: On motivationKate Geisenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901742418169240469.post-23869401727325018452015-01-12T11:49:22.261-06:002015-01-12T11:49:22.261-06:00You know, some of this stuff is pretty hard, and I...You know, some of this stuff is pretty hard, and I think we mere mortals are subject to going through troughs of low motivation from time to time. I think the soul has a hard time with repeated visits to dark places. <br /><br />It's hard to be patient, but it does seem to go away after a while, especially if you let up for a while. I like Mercy's suggestion above that you just do some different stuff for a while.Michael Lembergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749139439039241349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901742418169240469.post-33697318055201675392015-01-08T23:32:25.741-06:002015-01-08T23:32:25.741-06:00Oh SK....
If I had a dollar for every time I felt...Oh SK....<br /><br />If I had a dollar for every time I felt unmotivated and had to start from scratch, I'd be filthy rich (don't you have it when people say that??? So annoying! :)). I've been in this ballgame for so long, I just come to expect the lows to hit. Last year that low hit the hardest it's ever hit and I sat there for about 10 months with just zero desire to really train for anything, yet still throwing myself into races I had no business doing. Resulted in my first ever DNF and to be honest, I didn't care one iota. Had that been Leadville last year, I probably would still be in a mental institute. Just sort of solidified that I really have to want something pretty badly to get motivated to train...and sometimes that motivation comes quickly and other times not. Usually when not, it's because I'm spent from pushing too lard earlier. So it's no surprise that last year was a total waste for me racing (with the exception of a couple race), but I also feel those down times are much-needed...because when you do come back, it seems to come back with a much clearer picture. I hope you find your mojo, SK....but until then, have a blast doing what you do best - being awesome!! <br /><br />And remember, you can always hike up Mt. Whitney with a cooler on top your head for added awesomeness - and fun! <br /><br />Love you, my friend. Hoping 2015 is a really great year for you ... maybe (hopefully?!?!) our paths will cross for reals reals reals!!! <br /><br />xoJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901742418169240469.post-1877139126941596522015-01-08T13:41:02.454-06:002015-01-08T13:41:02.454-06:00Sometimes you need to step back and take a full an...Sometimes you need to step back and take a full and complete break to regain a love for something. I took Thanksgiving to New Years off because I kpe thalf assing my off season and it was doing more harm than good. I wasn't really helping myself physically and I was definitely hurting mysefl mentally.<br /><br />And I can't believe you are still outside in these temps! You are a braver woman than I!One Crazy Penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133357078606683041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901742418169240469.post-63457319240910251642015-01-08T13:37:08.456-06:002015-01-08T13:37:08.456-06:00I have suffered the same and sometimes it is (for ...I have suffered the same and sometimes it is (for me) just lack of interest in what I am doing, sometimes it is the blues or being tired, and sometimes just a thing. What has worked for me in the past is changing what I do (swim for a while, that reminds me how boring it is), buy a new gadget (this really worked recently, completely re-made my running mojo) or just give up and pootle for a year. Or if you love the people and want to give the training a break, why not just volunteer for a few months? Whatever, you are still pretty cool. :)Mercyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593271899582570589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901742418169240469.post-49745813500661659882015-01-07T16:18:52.605-06:002015-01-07T16:18:52.605-06:00I seriously can't imagine you ever lacking any...I seriously can't imagine you ever lacking any kind of motivation. I am amazed by what you do. If it gets below 60 I'm doing cycling yet there you are braving these crazy temps!!<br /><br />Are you doing the Rocheport Roubaix? Sounds right up your alley!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584071206419891364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901742418169240469.post-61527998311180490102015-01-06T16:25:33.418-06:002015-01-06T16:25:33.418-06:00I agree with everything that the others have said....I agree with everything that the others have said...You'll ALWAYS be Super Kate to me no matter how fast or slow you go or how many activities you get yourself into!<br /><br />Also, IMO, you're like the energizer bunny cuz you just keep on going going going. And Isn't it ok to do things for fun vs competition...<br /><br />BTW I have yet to get to the Katy trail...maybe sometime Tammy and me can tag along?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15303372630847074830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901742418169240469.post-75326315434429459442015-01-06T12:46:14.059-06:002015-01-06T12:46:14.059-06:00You have the most epic adventures of anyone I know...You have the most epic adventures of anyone I know. You impress and inspire me. Here's to an awesome 2015 my friend!Cory Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211348156621152998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901742418169240469.post-57410542638247659362015-01-05T19:04:25.102-06:002015-01-05T19:04:25.102-06:00It's impossible to stay motivated all the time...It's impossible to stay motivated all the time. This cold weather doesn't help either. Keep doing what's fun and your mojo will return in due time. Any races on the schedule for 2015?<br /><br />43.8 mph is FAST (and scary) on a bike! Ransickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14084824367872613487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901742418169240469.post-61735964231246531722015-01-05T12:56:58.246-06:002015-01-05T12:56:58.246-06:00I don't know. I still see you taking on a crap...I don't know. I still see you taking on a crap ton of adventures so don't be too hard on yourself. Having fun is what counts, right? Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901742418169240469.post-13273691643557671952015-01-05T06:24:16.801-06:002015-01-05T06:24:16.801-06:00I've been struggling with motivation for some ...I've been struggling with motivation for some time, but I'm just doing what I want to do and trying not to feel bad about the things I don't. Profound huh?KovasPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401299101228398072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901742418169240469.post-26133375343850262672015-01-04T20:51:03.202-06:002015-01-04T20:51:03.202-06:00For "unmotivated" you are still doing a ...For "unmotivated" you are still doing a lot! When I get that way with running, I generally cut back a little, or go sign up for something. Both work :)Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901742418169240469.post-89186230180384527092015-01-04T20:08:36.951-06:002015-01-04T20:08:36.951-06:00It's not a helpful comment, but I really enjoy...It's not a helpful comment, but I really enjoyed that Tiger Mother book. I sure hope you get your mojo back soon!Pahlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276879379865126005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901742418169240469.post-84346274903070652262015-01-04T18:00:05.513-06:002015-01-04T18:00:05.513-06:00You are doing so much and not being a wuss. You s...You are doing so much and not being a wuss. You should do things for fun and not worry about training if that is what is causing you stress. You are amazing in all you're doing. I am excited about running for a change - I guess cuz I can't bike. Well, I don't bike now. I am liking being on a training plan again - no thinking involved. I am enjoying trying new routes. I am not enjoying how slow I am but I am enjoying running alone. I like taking my time and taking pics when I want. I hope my enjoyment continues! Keep up that great start.ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.com