There are some people that you randomly meet, yet you end up having such a profound, engaging conversation. Ever had that happen to you?
SugerCoatIt is one sassy gal and you know, I can count with one hand the number of times I’ve met her IRL.
But she never fails to leave a lasting impression.
So the last blog post I read of hers was even more kick arse than normal. She spoke of goals and achieving them. And yeah, she will be the first to tell you she was gloating just a little but she also gave away her secret to success.
Her post cut right to me because I am horrendous at setting them for myself.
I need a push. I need a major shove. Like I’ve mentioned in the past – I need people who will nag me to get shizz done.
But literally half an hour I read Melissa’s post, I mentally kicked myself and said, “Okay, Grace. No more excuses”
I clicked on a few running sites – signed up to a running group that B has been relentlessly on my case about. (Thank you, B for not giving up on me).
Then on a whim (because sometimes that’s what it takes to do these things you keep holding off), I clicked on over to the Australian Running Festival website.
Like pacing up a high rise diving board and waiting to pluck the courage to plunge, I stalled. I had a peek at the course.
Having grown up
in Canberra, I was familiar with where the map would take me. Actually, at 42 kms , where didn’t it take me?
After a couple of text messages with B, I jumped off that diving board.
So. Hopefully, or as the Muslims say, “Inshallah”, you’re looking at a soon to be (April) Marathoner. I’ve always wanted to call myself a marathoner.
How cool I’ll be earning the title in my own hometown.
I’m shizz scared! I’m also excited! It’s going be a long arduous journey.
But look what one inspiring post got me to do?
I now have a deadline. And I’m going to stick to it, damn it.
Thanks, Melissa.
Do you set yourself deadlines? How good are you at keeping them?
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Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit says
I would love to meet Melissa IRL
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Melissa {Suger} says
Hey thanks! Let’s make that happen. 😀
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Amy @ HandbagMafia says
I’m hopeless without deadlines! good on you Grace- marathons are scary as!
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Nikki@WonderfullyWomen says
I am a big planner, but often get so caught up in the planning that I don’t get to the doing. Congrats on taking that first vital step in achieving something big! x N
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Lydia C. Lee says
Good for you!! There are online running groups to keep you motivated (and then you have people to celebrate with after the race too…) Enjoy the training….I don’t get you runners, but I live with one so I know ALL about it….(on the plus, I’ve had a trip to NY and Berlin as cheer squad)
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Lara at This Charming Mum says
Oh, good on you Grace. Life is so busy sometimes, it’s no wonder we all need a bit of a kick to push us towards those goals that aren’t ‘essential” (as in, work and kids stuff) but which are SO rewarding. I can’t wait to hear more about your marathon journey. As for Melissa, she was at a recent blogger event I attended too. We only spoke for a couple of minutes, but she is always impressive – bright-eyed and dynamic. I’m so glad she inspired you at just the right time!
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Melissa {Suger} says
Wow Lara, thank you. x
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Haidee@Maybe Baby Brothers says
I’ve never read Melissa’s blog! How come?! Gah. Off to check it out! And good for you signing up! Woot! 🙂 PS: Apologies, there are a lot of exclamation marks in this comment!
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Melissa {Suger} says
I saw NEVER apologise for exclamation points. Especially for too many!!! Haha. I look forward to getting to know you on the blog soon. I think I’ve seen your Instagram? x
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JodY At Six Little Hearts says
So true about decisions made on a whim. I am practising more ‘whimmimg’ in my life of late and it’s really working out for me.
Good luck on this one.
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Renee at Mummy, Wife, Me says
Woohoo!! Look at you. That must have been one inspirational post. I’m going to have to read it now. I think I saw Melissa at the Brisbane Giftorium this week, but maybe not if she’s not from Brisbane? Hmmm. Anyway, good luck Grace! I know you can do it!
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Melissa {Suger} says
Yup! That was me. Hi!
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Min@WriteoftheMiddle says
I saw Melissa (Suger Coat It) at PBevent in August but it was just a quick ‘hi’ in passing. I’d love to chat with her properly one day. I can SO see you as a marathoner. Congratulations on your deadline haha! You’ll do great! 🙂 xo
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Melissa {Suger} says
Never enough time at those things, right? You’re pretty local aren’t you? Maybe we should arrange a blogger coffee or lunch. I LOVE lunch. Haha.
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Bec Senyard says
I need to read this post! I love talking to Melissa at blogging events. She is just gorgeous! As for signing up to do a marathon…. Wow! I know you can do it! If you have B by yourside how could you not? X
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Melissa {Suger} says
Thanks Bec. And yeeeesss, read the post. Haha. 😉
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Brenda says
We’ll hold hands along the way, tell stories to each other, compose blog posts and OMG 42 kms!!
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Dani @ sand has no home says
Go you! That’s amazing, A deadline and a half. I will have to head over and read the post, sounds like powerful stuff.
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Melissa {Suger} says
See you there Dani! 😉
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Desire Empire says
Well done. Run for your life. Inspiration is so under rated because it really works.
Carolyn
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Kathy says
You go Grace – that’s one major challenge and deadline.
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Pinky Poinker says
My life is all about deadlines Grace. They’re forced upon me. I don’t need to set them 🙂 Good on you Marathoner! This running business seems to be addictive!
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Ingrid @ fabulous and fun life says
Deadlines make me work so much more efficiently!
All the best in your marathon preparation! Running a marathon will be such an achievement!
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Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid says
Yay! Go you! I did the half marathon in Canberra a few years ago and it’s such an awesome course and the running festival is brilliantly organised! I’ve set myself the deadline of January 10th for the Cadbury Half Marathon in Hobart because I will run especially if there is chocolate involved! Plus I get to meet the REAL Caramello Koala at the finish line! I read Melissa’s post too – it was a great kick up the butt!
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Melissa {Suger} says
Thanks Sammie. x
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Ashlea @ Glamour Coastal Living says
Go you! that is awesome, especially in your home town!!
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Vanessa says
Deadlines have been working really well for me as I’ve had a lot to do bloggy-wise after work recently. I’ve been setting myself imaginary deadlines of finishing by say 8pm, and mostly doing it. Which is strange because usually deadlines don’t work on me, because if they’re self-imposed, I know that!
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Mumma McD says
Wow go Grace!! Thats a great goal to set 🙂
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KYLA says
What a great goal to set.
My life used to revolve around deadlines but with two newborns in the house, some days I don’t even get dressed!
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Brenda says
Let’s do this!! See you Sunday for a nice cruisey trail run.;)
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Denyse Whelan says
Congrats on the upcoming run. I am glad this is adding something ‘just for you’ to your life. I am good at deadlines. In fact, I usually meet them beforehand. I can be annoying like that. I’ve met Melissa and she is a delight. Her blogging journey is a very interesting and informative one. I like how she inspires so many people. Denyse x
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Melissa {Suger} says
Thank you Denyse, my blogging journey has certainly been an interesting one. Haha.
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Lisa@RandomActsOfZen says
Woohoo for you, Grace!! I only work well when I have a deadline, and have been like that since school.
I love Melissa’s blog too, and that post struck me, like it did you.
Have a beautiful weekend xx
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Melissa {Suger} says
Thank you Lisa, I’m so glad to hear that. x
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Ai Sakura says
It’s a really awesome goal to work towards Mama Grace!! I know you have it in you but most importantly… I’m stoked that you took the jump and did what you always wanted to do 🙂
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Deborah says
Awwwwww…. I know what you mean about Suger! I make sure I see as many of her social media shares as possible cos she’s always funny, happy and / or got something important to say.
A very very lovely young woman is our Melissa (and I’ve only met her a handful of times too!). But she makes an impression. In a good way.
PS. Well done on signing up for the running festival!!!
Deb
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Melissa {Suger} says
Thank you Deb, you gorgeous thing you. Not always happy, but clear that I have a life I want to live and stuff everything else, I’m going to live it. Been too long since I saw you lady, and always interstate? Why IS that?
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Melissa {Suger} says
Well Ms Grace, thank you so much for your kind words about my post and I. Gee-whiz lady I’m so touched. Touched that you read, that you loved it and most of all that you went out there and WENT BIG. Seriously. Day made. WEEK MADE. Thank you for that. And let me tell you, the feeling is mutual, ever since that first meeting I’ve felt like we KNOW each other or at very least get each other. It’s a pleasure to know you. And p.s. it’s no accident I’m the only one in that photo who can’t smile nicely like a grown up. Haha.
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Natalie @ our parallel connection says
I start lots of things but struggle when it comes to completion of d dry thing I start. Not sure if I get bored or whether I am afraid to end things
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Sally@Toddlers on Tour says
I need deadlines as well Grace – I mean I’m perfectly capable of getting the task down but I will just waste too much time fluffing about. With a goal, I know when it has to be done and I can usually easily achieve the task.
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Robyna | The Mummy and the MInX says
So great – we had heaps of mums around our area recently compete in the New Year marathon (I’m from Brissie) – it’s amazing what people do when they put their minds to it and set a definitive goal!
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Toni @ Finding Myself Young says
I have to set deadlines earlier than I actually need to finish things because I know I have a habit of putting things off. That way I still get stuff done before its actually due. Go you doing a marathon, there’s no way I’d ever be able to do one {I have really bad asthma so even if I wanted to I doubt my body would let me}.
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sarah@tomfo says
Awh my gosh, awesome! Well done Grace.
I’m a deadline driven kinda girl too. I set one for today and by crikey I made it.
Deadlines are the best way for me to get stuff done, I reckon.
I reckon you will kick butt at this one
Happy weekend lovely x
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Beck says
Oh I love that gal Suger. Never had the pleasure of meeting her (yet) but hope to some day. That post was a fab one. xx
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Melissa {Suger} says
Naaaw, thanks! One day.
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Kirsty @ My Home Truths says
Good on you – that’s awesome news Grace! I’m hopeless if I don’t have a deadline – and sometimes not much chop even if I do! Good luck training for your marathon 🙂
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Angie @ The Little Mumma says
Marathon?!?! You legend. Well done.
I need deadlines in my life. Or rather, I need to adhere to deadlines. I’m so bad.
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