Pat,

26 years ago I took part in the Gold Coast Marathon - my debut Marathon - 2hrs 48min. The Gold Coast was famous for many things in the 80's, one being the public phone booths which often had holiday makers lined up 10 deep, all eager to phone home using their 20 cent coins.

As a child I can recall having a panic attack if I ever answered the phone and heard the long distance STD beeps. I would scream out "Mum-Mum quick it's STD". If you are as young as myself I'm sure you did the same.

Back then we also laughed at Maxwell Smart (Get Smart) as he talked to the "Chief" through a phone hidden in the heel of his shoe.

How times have changed because we now all have access to a mobile phone which can be used anywhere for very little cost.

Given the fact we all have mobile phones I have decided to implement a new service for runners preparing for this year's Gold Coast Airport Marathon/Half Marathon and 10k.

Commencing Tuesday March 25, subscribers will be able to receive 4 motivational text messages/week for the 15 weeks leading up to the Coast - 60 "unique" Motivational SMS Text messages in total. The cost is $50 (GST inclusive).

If you are an early morning runner a motivational text message @ 4.50am (5.30am Sunday) will inspire you to accept the challenge and rise out of bed before your weaker side possibly attempts to keep you under the doona. The text message can also double as your alarm.

If you prefer not to receive an early morning text you have the option to receive the very same message that 4.50am subscribers received but @ 11am (EST).

You will be receiving and reading your motivational text message at the very same time as fellow subscribers throughout Australia who will also be preparing for their event at the Coast.

The majority of the motivational text messages will be written by myself along with special guest contributors:
Kerryn McCann - Rob De Castella - Derek Clayton - Steve Moneghetti - Lee Troop and Shaun Creighton.

Message example:

• Imagine a runner with the same goal as you who is already out of bed and getting ready to run. I encourage you to not take the soft option and to make the most of this opportunity. Pat Carroll

Each message will commence with:

• Gold Coast - 14 weeks and 3 days to go! (or whatever period remains).

You can sign up here ($50). It is advisable to sign up prior to March 21 to ensure you receive your first motivational text message next Tuesday (March 25).

More information on the Gold Coast Motivational Text message service can be found here.

I'm looking forward to motivating subscribers throughout their campaign for what is sure to be an exciting 30th anniversary event. I wish you all the best for the Coast and remember - There is no soft option!

Pat Carroll
4 time winner of the Gold Coast Airport Marathon
Event Ambassador

	Motivational SMS Text Messages

Your Gold Coast campaign check list:

• Shoes - Yes
• Training Program - ?
• Nutrition plan - Yes
• Accommodation - Yes
• Physio/Massage - Yes
• Motivation - ?

You can sign up for your Gold Coast motivation here

	Online Coaching

I'm proud of the feedback noted on the TESTIMONIAL page on my site for it reminds me I am making a difference by helping runners achieve.

I can help provide you direction!

You could enlist me as your 'personal online running coach' for the event you are preparing for.

This is how my online coaching works....

	PCRG

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