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the closing miles. I usually find four is sufficient for my needs in the marathon.9. Have a targetIt is important to have a target to keep you motivated. Early on, it helped me telling others what time I was aiming for to increase my drive. But in later years

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finishing medal, a course PB or an aim to finish the swim leg faster than last year, for example.Achievable: Set goals which are within the realms of your physical abilities and the amount you can train - outlandish goals often lead to a lack of motivation

with it all. Now I'm really up for the training and I'm really motivated, something I haven't been for months..I've done 2 sprints and have definitely got the bug... So glad I took the plunge!” – ET7“Think it was a bit of a natural progression for me.  Started

in the very first London Triathlon in 1984. It’s the only time my mother has ever watched me compete.How do you stay motivated?  My father died when I was 10, so I realise that life is short. The ability to learn something new every day helps me to improve