Summary

Lee reflects on his journey from starting a challenge to run 100 kilometers in nine months. He initially planned to do two events, the London Marathon and the Lakes Ultra, but his application for the London Marathon was rejected by the cancer research team. This rejection motivated him to find something bigger and better to do. However, he is currently struggling with motivation and feels like he has peaked at the London Marathon. He realizes that the level of accountability has had the biggest impact on his progress and is seeking ways to hold himself accountable.

Keywords

running, marathon, motivation, accountability, challenge

Takeaways

• Motivation can be a struggle, especially when working towards a long-term goal.
• Having an accountability partner or team can greatly impact progress and motivation.
• Intensity and frequency are key factors in developing habits and achieving goals.
• Finding ways to hold oneself accountable is crucial for success.
• Reflecting on one's journey and identifying areas for improvement is important for personal growth.

Sound Bites

"Motivation is a struggle and what I've got to try to find is reasons to motivate myself."

"The one thing that's made the biggest difference to me is the support and encouragement, but fundamentally, the accountability."

"If you want to achieve a goal, if you want to achieve a destination and you don't hold yourself to account, how do you encourage others or who and how can you really use to help you hold yourself to account?"

Chapters

00:00 The Journey Begins

03:15 Struggling with Motivation

06:46 The Importance of Accountability

09:33 The Impact of Losing Accountability