Kickstart Your Marathon Journey: Stay Motivated and Begin Training Today!

Hey - Conor here!

With January over it's common to feel the initial excitement of New Year's resolutions fade. If you've been contemplating running your first marathon, now is the perfect time to commit and take the first steps toward this rewarding goal.

Today we’ll dive into:

• ⏱ Why Sign Up for a Marathon Now?

• 💡 Getting Started: Tips for Busy Dads

• 🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️ How We Support You with Flexible Training Plans

• 🔗 My favorite finds this week

Why Sign Up for a Marathon Now?

Did you know “Only about 0.5% of the global population has completed a marathon” - Are you ready to join that elite club?

• Set a Tangible Goal: Registering for a marathon provides a clear target to work towards, keeping you focused and motivated.

• Personal Growth: Training challenges you physically and mentally, leading to significant personal development.

• Lead by Example: Demonstrating dedication to fitness sets a positive example for your children and loved ones.

Check out the below list of marathons and sign up to one now:

Choose your date or city from the Marathon Calendar and reply to this email with your decision. It makes your training all the more real starting right now!

Getting Started: Tips for Busy Dads

Balancing family, work, and training can be challenging, but with the right approach, it's achievable:

1. Create a Realistic Training Plan: One that fits your lifestyle. Consistency is key, even if it means shorter, more frequent runs.

2. Involve Your Family: Turn training into family time by inviting your kids to join you for warm-ups or cool-downs or meeting them after your long runs.

3. Prioritize Rest and Nutrition: Ensure you're fueling your body with the right food and getting enough sleep to support recovery.

4. Stay Flexible: Life happens. If you miss a workout, don't get discouraged; adjust your plan for the week and keep moving forward.

How We Support You with Flexible Training Plans

Understanding the demands of fatherhood, we offer adaptable training plans designed to fit into your busy schedule:

1. Customized Schedules: Our plans allow you to adjust workouts based on your availability each week, ensuring you stay on track without feeling overwhelmed.

2. Time-Efficient Workouts: Effective training sessions that maximize results in minimal time, perfect for balancing work and family commitments.

3. Supportive Community: Connect with fellow first-time marathoner dads to share experiences, tips, and encouragement throughout your training journey.

My favorite finds this week

• Happy Feet: Check out this article which provides some great information on picking the right running shoe for you.

• Stretching Made Easy: A quick and easy set of stretches to do before you get moving.

• Netflix Special: Lorena, Light-footed Woman. An amazing documentary about an Indigenous runner who conquers Ultramarathons wearing her sandals.

That’s all for this week lads!

Before you go: Here are 2 ways I can help

1. Free Marathon Calendar — If you haven’t already be sure to download your free copy and sign up for a marathon today . Reply with the city you’ll be running.

2. Access to Private Community — free access to a private community of similar first time marathoners. Ask questions and get tips and encouragement throughout your training journey. Reply “Community”

Remember, embarking on your first marathon is a significant commitment, but with determination and the right support, you can achieve this milestone. Stay motivated, keep your goals in sight, and don't hesitate to reach out for guidance along the way.

Let’s build some Endurance!

See you next week,

Conor

P.S. Check out my Strava