Arvin Zabalerio, CTP’s Post

The power of Consistency & persistence! I've found there are a lot of similarities between business and running marathons, and i'm going to share some of my insights over the next couple of weeks. If you had told me three years ago I would run a Marathon in under three hours, and qualify for Boston I wouldn't have believed you! A breakdown of my first three marathons and my most recent: LA Marathon 2020 - Over four hours! 4:01 Sunshine Coast Marathon 2021 - 3:25:06 Gold Coast Marathon 2022 - 3:01.08 Gold Coast Marathon 2023 - 2:58 It took me over three years, 1000's and 1000's of km's haha - but one thing I've learned from running is the power of consistency! If you want to become better at most things in life, you've got to be willing to be consistent. You can't give up when things get tough. Stay tuned for a full breakdown!

A few weeks ago I completed my first ever marathon and it was one of the most meaningful things I have ever done. It reminded me we really can do anything we put our minds to - it reminded me the power in “just keep going.” There’s not many other events that bring thousands of people together despite where they come from or what they believe. All of that fades away as the spectators and runners cheer each other on through the finish line. It’s my new belief that if you can, everyone should run a marathon at least once in their life- it teaches you so much about who you are and who you want to be. This might be a hot take but once you do something like running a marathon, you should put that on your resume - it shows you are not only determined but able to commit to something. There’s a reason only 1% of the world has ever completed one! Marathons are more about the hours of training leading up to the race than the race itself. You pour your heart and soul into training - your blood sweat and tears. Marathoners are people you want on your team. #marathons #marathonrunner #runner #running #run #marathon #columbusmarathon

Life Lessons on the Run — Running isn't just about physical endurance; it can be a profound metaphor for life. Just like our lives, running comes with a mix of hard runs, short sprints, and challenging marathons. We need to push through the tough days, savour the easy ones, and continuously move forward, no matter the pace. What’s your metaphor for navigating life? #SoulfulLiving #LifeLessons #RunningReflections #RegardingMyLife

Saving Rs 600 per day = Rs 2,19,000 per year Reading 20 pages per day = 30 books per year Walking 10,000 steps per day = 70 marathons per year Never underestimate the power of small habits. Gm n have a great Friday ahead #meaningfulthought #goodday

A while ago, I was disappointed with running. It was not my thing due to the competition vibes. However, I started trail running early last year with 11 KM from the invitation of a cousin. After the first trail run, I began to rethink that running is beautiful as it helps us focus on our pace, learn to focus, and ignore most negative thoughts during the run. Since the trail run, I have explored mini-marathons, ultra runs, X-races, and half marathons further within the year. Even though I started walking and jogging today, I can continue running at a good pace throughout the event. I have learned that running taught me lots of lessons throughout the process: 1. Bad experiences do not determine the whole life experience. 2. Keep going no matter what; the more our mind tells us to stop, the further we should continue. 3. The most enjoyable thing is competing with our past selves because we are the only ones who know the beginning. 4. Allow oneself to learn and grow throughout the process. #vientianeinternationalhalfmarathon2024

What kind of body do you want? Are you aging and just don't have that energetic spark you once had? Running never gets old. Aging runners prove time and again, there's no age limit to clocking fast miles and conquering marathons. Despite what people think, you can start running at any age. In fact, more runners than ever are lacing up and making it happen. Is it hard work? Yes, of course. Is it rewarding? Immensely. Without a doubt. It opens up doors that you never thought were possible. Let me know when you want to start changing the way you feel. Drop me a comment or message to find out more. Or just stop in to say hi. The book is coming soon. The website is coming soon. In the meantime, enjoy this free course: https://lnkd.in/eZ_ZG5-R #fastandfitover50 #running #marathon

Tuesday Thought: If I told you I was on pace to complete 90 marathons this year, you'd be like, "Bullshit, Anderson! You're not running 90 marathons!" But hold on friend, who said anything about running? What if I then told you I was going to complete 90 marathons by following the below regimen: Daily steps: 16,414 = 8.21 miles Weekly steps: 98,484 = 49.26 weekly miles Monthly steps: 393,936 = 197.04 miles Yearly steps: 4,727,232 = 2,364.48 miles Total = 90.25 marathons The point? Three actually: 1. Small things always lead to big things. 2. Consistent action equals consistent results. 3. There's always another way.

Saving Rs 600 per day = Rs 2,19,000 per year Reading 20 pages per day = 30 books per year Walking 10,000 steps per day = 70 marathons per year Never underestimate the power of small habits. #SmallStepsBigImpact #ConsistencyIsKey #HabitsForSuccess #FinancialFreedom #PersonalGrowth #HealthyLiving #DailyHabits #SuccessMindset #CompoundEffect #GrowthMindset

Saving $8 per day = $3,000 per year Reading 20 pages per day = 30 books per year Walking 10,000 steps per day = 70 marathons per year Never underestimate the power of small habits. #MondayMotivation #Inspiration #Goals

One of the biggest mistakes even experienced triathletes can make is that they don't see themselves as triathletes. They think of themselves as runners who survive the swim and soft pedal the bike, or cyclists who survive the swim, blow everyone away on the bike and then limp round the run. If you come from a single sport background this is completely understandable, but you need to shift your mindset if you want to succeed in triathlon. If a runner could take 30 seconds off of their 5K time, they would be over the moon. But what if with the same amount of time and effort they could take five minutes off of their 20KM bike split? Which is going to help them move up the ranks in age group racing faster? This can be a very hard sell, to tell a talented cyclist they they can't go out on the Thursday evening changing every week as they need to get to the pool, or that an experienced marathon runner needs to swap a two hour long run for a three hour long ride. If you want triathlon to primarily be a hobby and social activity there's absolutely nothing wrong with this. But if you want to get faster you need to see it as the entirety of the three disciplines, not three separate events, and adjust your training/pacing accordingly.