Struggling a bit for motivation but getting back on track

[a_in_gsr]

After running 10 miles nearly two weeks ago, my motivation for running seemed to disappear. Things have been so busy, and I was so tired. I did try running a couple of times last week, but in all of them I felt quite weak? And didn't feel comfortable - so of course this decreased my motivation further. Also on Monday of this week it all culminated when I tried to run and literally had to stop after 10 minutes because I was so tired. It felt like c25k all over again!! I felt so awful and of course then my had starts telling me I've lost all this fitness I had created.

However I do think things are getting better because I am also wanting to run these past couple of days! I'm also not feeling as weak, and have been very, very hungry, so maybe my body was just sleep deprived and needing food. Yesterday I finally went out and managed 6km which felt so much better than last week I hope I can get either 1 or 2 more runs in this week and then begin again more structured running next week.

[Lizcanrun Graduate10]

TEN MILES!!! No wonder your body needed a break! I say well done and don't be hard on yourself!

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Lizcanrun]

thank you!! I'll try again this week

[Hidden]

Absolutely relax and be kind to yourself. It's World Kindness Day today 🙂 A lot of mental battles can affect our running and at times life is busy and stressful but I believe this is where we need something like running most. To make it a healthy habit where we look forward to it and enjoy it without feeling that we have to achieve this distance or that time.

Enjoy the moment, the ritual of running and the fact you do it well and you've come so far 😀

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

thank you!! I'm trying to pick it up again with not so many expectations on myself and we'll see what happens

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

A ten mile run always leaves me feeling tired well into the following week; I think that this is absolutely normal. I also feel ravenously hungry post run and make sure that I eat well in the period before and after. You are clearly bouncing back now, so you are well on your way to recovery. 👍

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

okay thank you! yes I too am very very hungry Now I've basically had two weeks of not doing much, so this week I'll try again

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Ten miles is a massive distance. Maybe you just needed a break , more food/ sleep.

Great you got out and ran your 6k. Sounds as if you are back in your happy place. 😊😊

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

yes perhaps! My body was definitely telling me it needed a break

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Great you got that 6k in. A 10miles run takes a lot out of you, you need and deserve extra days to rest and refuel. Relax and enjoy your next run whatever distance. Happy running 🤗

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

thank you for your kindness!

[61Lady Graduate10]

Oh dear - please don’t put so much pressure on yourself. You have done brilliantly and you shouldn’t get down about not feeling it sometimes. Great that you’ve got the urge to run again and maybe shorter runs suit you better for a while but that’s OK isn’t it ? Your runs how you want - that’s the joy ... your choice

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to 61Lady]

ahhh thank you Yes I think my bod just really needed / needs a rest! So I'll take it easy for some weeks just running on feeling