The Final Episode!!

Summary

Lee reflects on his journey of completing a 100-kilometer challenge in less than 18 hours. He shares his surprise at achieving this goal and the lessons he learned along the way. Lee emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and setting ambitious goals. He also highlights the significance of fueling the body and mind, being present in the moment, preparing adequately, having a supportive team, and taking one step at a time. Lee expresses gratitude for the support he received and the funds raised for charity.

Keywords

100 kilometers, achievement, belief, goals, fueling, preparation, support, one step at a time, charity

Takeaways

• Believing in oneself and setting ambitious goals can lead to surprising achievements.
• Fueling the body and mind is crucial for endurance and success.
• Being present in the moment allows for enjoyment and creating memories.
• Proper preparation, including training and having the right supplies, is essential.
• Having a supportive team provides accountability and motivation.
• Taking one step at a time is the key to completing challenging tasks.
• Gratitude for support and funds raised for charity.

Sound Bites

"Completed the 100 kilometers. 86th out of about 560 participants."

"Anything is possible, absolutely anything is possible."

"The biggest thing that I've gained is just the absolute belief in myself."

Chapters

00:00 From Zero to 100 Kilometers

03:27 Belief in Oneself

07:18 Gratitude and Support

08:19 SMART Goals and SMART FIRST Framework

13:45 Believing in What is Possible

If you would like to donate for the 100km challenge, this is my link: Lee Houghton is fundraising for Cancer Research UK (justgiving.com)

Summary

Lee reflects on his nine-month journey of training for a 100-kilometer trek. He discusses his motivation, training progress, and the emotions he has experienced along the way. Lee shares his goal of completing the trek in 15-18 hours and the support he has received from others. He plans to track his emotions during the race and reflect on his journey afterwards. Despite initially not wanting to run again, Lee now sees running as a relatively straightforward activity. He expresses gratitude for the support he has received and looks forward to sharing his experience in the next update.

Keywords

training, motivation, progress, emotions, support, reflection

Takeaways

• Training for a long-distance trek requires dedication and perseverance.
• Motivation can fluctuate throughout the training process.
• Support from others can greatly impact one's journey.
• Tracking emotions during a race can provide valuable insights.
• Reflecting on the journey after completing a challenge is important for personal growth.

Sound Bites

"I have done things I never thought I would do."

"Throughout this whole journey, I have not been by myself."

"People want me to complete it. I will complete it."

Chapters

00:00 A Nine-Month Journey: Training for a 100-Kilometer Trek

01:58 The Challenge: Distance and Elevation

05:57 The Impact of Support and Encouragement

07:53 Mental Preparation: Overcoming Doubts and Embracing the Challenge

09:18 Reflecting on the Journey: Tracking Emotions and Achievements

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

Summary

In this episode, Lee reflects on his experience running the London Marathon and shares five key takeaways that helped him complete the race. These takeaways can be applied to teams and businesses to achieve success. The five takeaways are: fuel the brain and body properly, be in the moment, keep moving forward, provide support and encouragement throughout, and train properly. Lee emphasizes the importance of fueling the brain and body, being present in the moment, overcoming obstacles, providing support and encouragement, and ensuring proper training for success.

Takeaways

Fueling the brain and body properly is essential for success.

Being present in the moment leads to an enjoyable experience.

Overcoming obstacles and moving forward is crucial.

Support and encouragement create accountability and motivation.

Proper training is necessary for achieving goals.

Sound Bites

"Fuel the brain and body properly."

"Being in the moment."

"Keep moving forward."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Marathon Challenge

06:17 Chapter 2: Embracing the Present Moment

09:41 Chapter 4: Support and Encouragement: Building Accountability

Summary

Lee reflects on his journey of training for a marathon and shares the lessons he has learned along the way. He discusses the importance of nutrition and fueling regularly during long runs. He also talks about setting realistic and achievable goals based on knowledge and experience. Lee expresses his gratitude for the support he has received and the money he has raised for charity. He shares his mixed feelings about continuing to run after completing his charity events. Lee concludes by expressing his excitement and readiness for the upcoming London Marathon.

Keywords

marathon training, nutrition, fueling, setting goals, gratitude, charity, mixed feelings, London Marathon

Takeaways

• The importance of fueling regularly during long runs
• Setting realistic and achievable goals based on knowledge and experience
• Expressing gratitude for support and fundraising efforts
• Mixed feelings about continuing to run after completing charity events

Sound Bites

"The importance of nutrition"

"Fueling regularly is key"

"Considering burning my trainers"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Apology

04:11 Building Confidence: Running the Marathon

09:03 Tapering and Managing Training

Week 14 already, so much learned so much to do.

In this episode Lee discusses the value of having someone in your corner that you trust.

He also shares the impact of how you frame your achievements can help or hinder your progress.

Next year in Lees 45th year he is going to complete the London Marathon and a Ultra Marathon after never pushing himself physically before, all to raise money for charity.

To support Lee in his challenges visit:

To support Lee run the London Marathon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lee Houghton is fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support (justgiving.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support Lee to achieve 100km in 1 day: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lee Houghton is fundraising for Cancer Research UK (justgiving.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.getknowledge.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to understand how Lee can help you (Leadership Coach & Business Improvement Specialist)

This is episode 13 of 9 Months to 100km, tracking Lee Houghtons progress to the Ultra Marathon.

This week has not been so unlucky though as he achieved 13.1 miles in week 13, yes a full non stop 1/2 marathon distance.

This week also saw him trying and crashing from gels and an unlikely lesson when taking out his headphines!

Next year in Lees 45th year he is going to complete the London Marathon and a Ultra Marathon after never pushing himself physically before, all to raise money for charity.

To support Lee in his challenges visit:

To support Lee run the London Marathon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lee Houghton is fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support (justgiving.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support Lee to achieve 100km in 1 day: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lee Houghton is fundraising for Cancer Research UK (justgiving.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.getknowledge.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to understand how Lee can help you (Leadership Coach & Business Improvement Specialist)

Still on track..

a long run of 11 miles, improvised by running up the stairs 100 times and recorded a fasted 5k run!

Progress is being made but not without its struggles.

This week Lee has had to adapt due to the snow, be flexible in his approach but keep gradually challenging himself.

Next year in Lees 45th year he is going to complete the London Marathon and a Ultra Marathon after never pushing himself physically before, all to raise money for charity.

To support Lee in his challenges visit:

To support Lee run the London Marathon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lee Houghton is fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support (justgiving.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support Lee to achieve 100km in 1 day: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lee Houghton is fundraising for Cancer Research UK (justgiving.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.getknowledge.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to understand how Lee can help you (Leadership Coach & Business Improvement Specialist)