Talking with a friend at work, who had stumbled on my blog and provided some encouragement, I have renewed enthusiasm to devote more time to putting out the positive messages associated with running, motivation, exercise and health and positive thinking.
Ultrassams was started as a little bit of fun last year following a relationship end and in between a rare injury incident. It certainly helped to take my mind off of my injury and get me well and truly back on the road to recovery. Now that I am back running strongly, I manage it along with my other obligations and my enjoyment for the run.
It is pleasing to see how many interested runners and fitness folk have congregated through here and shared thoughts and insights. I have tried to make this something other than just another boring training blog and will continue to do so.
One and a half years on - thanks for reading and please feel free to share any ideas of topics to explore.
Running together - stride for stride (while spreading positive messages) on a life changing ride! -- Sean Muller
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Mentoring support
Mentoring is an important part of what I believe life should be about. In life or in sport, we all need someone to look to and learn from to help us develop to the fullest potential that we are capable of. Having that one (or more) persons to bounce ideas off and discuss any problems with is invaluable.
Sometimes these mentors come along when we least expect them. An old friend of mine shared the following wisdom with me – ‘When the pupil is ready the teacher will appear’. So it was with my mentor – when I least expected it, I found them.
Sometimes it is just great to know in life that one is on the correct track. Once on the journey together mentor and mentee are like one – the narrow road one step at a time to a common goal.
Running together stride for stride on a life changing ride!
Sometimes these mentors come along when we least expect them. An old friend of mine shared the following wisdom with me – ‘When the pupil is ready the teacher will appear’. So it was with my mentor – when I least expected it, I found them.
Sometimes it is just great to know in life that one is on the correct track. Once on the journey together mentor and mentee are like one – the narrow road one step at a time to a common goal.
Running together stride for stride on a life changing ride!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
The value of doing your own thing..
At the start of this weekend’s Auckland Marathon, I set off with a young lady who informed me that she and her boyfriend were running their first marathons. The first marathon is always a special occasion for any runner and I believe that it should be one that if run comfortably, will ensure that that person returns year on year to complete more and more events.
Now this young lady went off haring after the 3 hour pacer (who went through the first KM in 3.30). She was at that stage taking strain and with still 15KM of uphill to go until it flattened out a bit, I advised her that she was better taking it a little easier and not blowing out all her juice. The poor girl was distraught as she informed me that her boyfriend (who she clearly adored) had told her that they were to run with the 3 hour pace guy and she was worried about him being ahead of us.
I tried to reassure her that it was better for her to have a comfortable first run than an amazing time and crawl over the line, but she remained unconvinced. Only when we started to haul in quite a few runners in the back 21KM did she start to believe that what I was saying could vaguely be true.
At 27KM we passed her boyfriend who had slowed to a standstill and gave him a little wave as we ran past. She crossed just behind me to register a comfortable sub 3.10 performance in her first marathon. I did think that for her there was a sense of a bitter sweet victory for her as man crossed some 20 mins later.
For her that was the correct moment that she deserved for her efforts and the smile on her face said that she would be back for many more of the same in the future.
Running together – stride for stride on a life changing ride! – Sean Muller
Now this young lady went off haring after the 3 hour pacer (who went through the first KM in 3.30). She was at that stage taking strain and with still 15KM of uphill to go until it flattened out a bit, I advised her that she was better taking it a little easier and not blowing out all her juice. The poor girl was distraught as she informed me that her boyfriend (who she clearly adored) had told her that they were to run with the 3 hour pace guy and she was worried about him being ahead of us.
I tried to reassure her that it was better for her to have a comfortable first run than an amazing time and crawl over the line, but she remained unconvinced. Only when we started to haul in quite a few runners in the back 21KM did she start to believe that what I was saying could vaguely be true.
At 27KM we passed her boyfriend who had slowed to a standstill and gave him a little wave as we ran past. She crossed just behind me to register a comfortable sub 3.10 performance in her first marathon. I did think that for her there was a sense of a bitter sweet victory for her as man crossed some 20 mins later.
For her that was the correct moment that she deserved for her efforts and the smile on her face said that she would be back for many more of the same in the future.
Running together – stride for stride on a life changing ride! – Sean Muller
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
The Adidas Auckland Marathon
Sunday this previous week I was fortunate enough to complete one of my favourite marathons in the Auckland Marathon. This was the third time that I have completed this event and I am always astounded at the amount of people that they get for the marathon. The event attracted over 3000 participants for the marathon with a fair number also taking part in the half marathon and the 10 and 5KM events.
The organisers do an amazing job and have a great amount of really superb volunteers who are not only friendly and helpful but go above and beyond to assist the runners. Sponsorship is lead by Adidas who offer all participants an amazing amount of freebies. All in all so many other marathons can model themselves on the high standards set by Auckland. Just over $80 for a marathon and the chance to run over the Auckland Harbour Bridge – what an absolute pleasure.
The organisers do an amazing job and have a great amount of really superb volunteers who are not only friendly and helpful but go above and beyond to assist the runners. Sponsorship is lead by Adidas who offer all participants an amazing amount of freebies. All in all so many other marathons can model themselves on the high standards set by Auckland. Just over $80 for a marathon and the chance to run over the Auckland Harbour Bridge – what an absolute pleasure.
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