#293 - What Keeps You Going?
Welcome To Another Week Of The Show:
Starting is hard, but what do you do when the excitement fades, life gets busy, and motivation disappears?
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About Us:
I am Coach Tadris of runtothebestyou.com, and since 2013 I have had the privilege of helping everyday people transform their lives through walking, running, mindset, accountability, and community. Now, as a nonprofit, we can help even more people discover hope, healing, confidence, and wellness through movement and support.
If this episode speaks to you, I invite you to be part of it. Follow Run To The Best You, share the mission, and if you feel led, support through donating, volunteering, or joining us on a walk or run.
If you are ready to start your journey, click the link in the show notes and I will connect with you personally. We are just getting started—and we are building this together.” - Coach Tadris
Coach Tadris Core Message & Show Notes:
Most people believe success comes from motivation, but motivation comes and goes. The people who achieve their goals are not necessarily the most talented, fastest, or strongest. They are the people who learn how to keep moving forward when they do not feel like it. Success is built through commitment, community, and remembering why you started.
Talking Points:
#1. Motivation Is Temporary
Nobody feels motivated every day.
Motivation got you started, but habits keep you moving.
Quote:
“If success depended on motivation, very few people would ever reach their goals.”
#2. Community Carries You When Motivation Cannot
People are more likely to quit alone.
There are days when your belief in yourself is low. That is when you borrow belief from your community.
Quote
“When your motivation runs out, let your community lift you up.”
#3. Remember Your Why
Goals get you started. Purpose keeps you going.
When people reconnect with why they started, it becomes easier to continue.
Quote
“When the goal feels difficult, remember the reason you began.”
CTA:
This week, write down your WHY.
Why do you want to get healthier?
Why do you want to improve?
Why do you want to become the best version of yourself?
Put it somewhere you will see it every day.
Because when motivation disappears—and it will—your purpose can keep you moving forward.
If you know someone struggling with finding their “purpose” share this episode or if it's you, head to the show notes and click
Start Your Journey With Coach Tadris
I will reach out to you personally!
Upcoming Race Events:
June Nike 30-60-90 Challenge
Atlantic City Marathon Weekend October 17th and 18th , 2026
Did You Know......
I’m the official coach of the Atlantic City Race Series!
Maybe this can be your starting point on the road to running to the best you.
Guess what—listeners of this podcast can get a discount on any of our three Atlantic City Marathon Race Events.
Head to the show notes and click the “Start Your Journey With Coach Tadris” link.
We will get a discount code to you. You can train on your own, or see how we can work together to get you trained for these events.
Shout-Outs Of The Week
Melissa Southrey for inviting me to do the 30th Annual Genesis Triathlon on 5/30/26.
We competed in the dualathlon relay. I ran 2 miles, Melissa biked 16 miles, and finished with my 4-mile run. Our team TAG YOUR IT took third place overall, but first place as a coed team.
Additional Shout-Out:
Thanks to Atlantic CIL, we open up our run group to walkers living with disabilities!
Atlantic Center Of Independent Living
Atlantic Center of Independent Living
We love being able to inspire them, and they inspire us in return.
Group walks are on Tuesday’s at Stockton University in Galloway @ 5:15 pm &
Thursday’s at South Jersey Field of Dreams in Absecon @ 5:15 pm
Click The Link To Register or Questions About The Next Walk
Clarity Contractors
Being the first to donate to our 501c nonprofit organization. Thank you very much.
Boardwalk Bookkeepers LLC
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Every gift directly supports real people taking steps toward a healthier life.
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This Week’s Core Message:
Most people believe success comes from motivation, but motivation comes and goes. The people who achieve their goals are not necessarily the most talented, fastest, or strongest. They are the people who learn how to keep moving forward when they do not feel like it. Success is built through commitment, community, and remembering why you started.
Question of the Week:
When things get hard, what is the reason that keeps you going?
CTA:
This week, write down your WHY.
Why do you want to get healthier?
Why do you want to improve?
Why do you want to become the best version of yourself?
Put it somewhere you will see it every day.
Because when motivation disappears—and it will—your purpose can keep you moving forward.
If you know someone struggling with finding their “purpose” share this episode or if it's you, head to the show notes and click
Start Your Journey With Coach Tadris
I will reach out to you personally!
Thanks For Listening
Keep Calm And Run To The Best You!
I’ll talk to you next week.
