#7 Motivation
There are lots of things that will come up during training that can cause you to lose motivation. It is very likely that you will miss a run/workout or two or three due to work, family, injury, illness, and all those other things that come with life. No matter what the reason NEVER lose sight of your goal or you will find yourself missing more and more runs and workouts. Post your goal somewhere you will see it EVERYDAY, just as a constant reminder. No matter what happens choose to see the situation as positive and keep going (I know this is hard, but it can be done...check out the "Train With Meghan" Facebook page for more tips on the MENTAL side of Training). Remind yourself of the feelings you had when completing a new distance, Personal Record or new workout or of the feeling you will have when you achieve your goal.
