Motivation

It's been two years since the original Pirate Unicorn Marathon (a 26.2 mile adventure of our own creation)! In 2019 we ran throughout Central PA visiting some of our fave locations connected to our friendship and our fitness journeys. This spring we enthusiastically committed to a second run... PUM2. But early into training a pernicious problem crept in... 

LACK OF MOTIVATION. 

In episode 53 of The Pirate Life Podcast, we share our woes and brainstorm ways to build back our excitement for running. 

Here are a few tips we found from Dean Bokhari: 

1. Gain clarity by setting some goals.
2. Create some “power moves” to jolt body into a motivated state.
3. Reframe your beliefs as those of someone who’s highly motivated.
4. 10x your goals. 10x your actions.
5. Find your WHY.
6. Break big things into smaller, actionable steps. Chunk. it. down!
7. Be as specific as possible about what you want to do.
8. Sustain your motivation by tapping into the power of habit.

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So what are we, the pirates, going to do? Our leading suggestions include blocking out training runs on our calendars and scheduling a post-race appointment at The Spa at Hotel Hershey (Gotta love those Hershey Kisses)!! Do you have any additional tips for us? Let us know in the comments! 

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Pirate Intention 1: Seek Adventure

Hello Mateys! 

In Episode 52, we breakdown the first of the ten Pirate Intentions... SEEK ADVENTURE. 

Definition of ADVENTURE (noun)

1. an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity.

2. engage in hazardous and exciting activity, especially the exploration of unknown territory.

Although we aren't so sure about the word "hazardous," we definitely believe in the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones and exploring "unknown territory." 

In Episode 52, we break out the benefits of living this intention and share some of our favorite adventures together. We also discuss some of the challenges we've faced and offer a few resources, too! 

Here are some of our fave adventures: 

• The Flying Pirate Half Marathon
• Our weekend at the Erie Mansion
• Costa Rica (Listen to our recap: PART 1, PART 2)

Here are some great resources to learn more after you listen to the episode:

• Article: 6 Ways To Find Adventure
• Podcast: Extra Pack of Peanuts
• Podcast: Zero to Travel
• Podcast: Livin the Dream with Matt Scoletti 

As always, THANK YOU for living the pirate life with us! How will YOU seek adventure in the coming week? Let us know in the comments!

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