When you find it hard to get out the door..!🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻😦

[Sandraj39]

I think this time of year is tough for many. Add to that the huge additional stresses of our crazy world just now and I think it's understandable that so many of us have days where it just feels easier to stay in, or miss that run or put it off until 'tomorrow'!

I am finding my weekday runs really hard to get out on at the moment. Whereas I would normally run twice during the week after work, this is frequently dropping to once (plus my longer weekend run).

It is true what they say however; we never regret a run - only the ones we didn't do! However tough it feels getting out the door after work on a cold wet, dark evening😩, once I am out there I always feel better and it lifts and energises me for the rest of my day.

Running helps me navigate my way through the emotional rollercoaster that is life at the moment and I'm sure I speak for many when I say I wouldn't be without it!🙏

Today's was the muddiest run of the winter so far💦🏃🏽‍♀️ - a 12k slog through mud and puddles but cool and sunny also. Needless to say, the legs now ache but the mind is at peace!!🤗

So next time you're delaying and hesitating about that run - take a minute to remind yourself how it feels when it's done...🙂

[David_G]

Well said Sandraj39 there’s nothing quite like a run to help sort your head out and make sense of the craziness around us! It doesn’t matter how far or how fast, whether you run or walk, there’s so much benefit to doing whatever exercise you can, whenever and wherever you can do it! 🙂👍

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

I completely agree!🙂

[Hidden]

I couldn't agree more, it literally is just getting out the door, and a few km in you wonder what all the fuss was about and enjoying yourself, and of course the euphoric moment when it's over. 😁

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

..oh, the joy of the runner's high! 🤗

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Great post! so, so true .... yet so easy to forget at the moment

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Yes, must re-read my post when I get back from work tomorrow...no excuses!🙄😂..🏃‍♀️

[sparky66 Graduate10]

Thank you a very inspiring post 🙏Well done on that epic run 👏👏👏

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

Thank you sparky!🙂

[dijep Graduate10]

Your post says it all 😊👍

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

🙂

[nowster Graduate10]

True, and there's the other side of the coin, where you want the run but you can't do it.

Many of us have been stuck in with ice and/or snow, torrential rain, or even minor injury.

Amber warning of rain forecast for us on Tuesday and Wednesday. 🤬

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

...and I assure you I have seen the other side of the coin frequently too; I have especially had my fair share of injury and niggles!

[acountrycabbage 60minGraduate]

Thanks for the inspo 🌟👍🏼

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

What good advice and pleased to hear you ran, you are quite right it’s great afterwards even if it’s not great at the start

[Week7 Graduate10]

Thanks for putting into words something that we all know deep down but is easily ignored in difficult times_especially after a tough day!I needed to read this. My mid week run is my "danger zone" so I will be thinking of your post on Wednesday after work when I am making my excuses not to run .

Thank you again.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Week7]

You’re welcome- we are all in this together afterall!🙂

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

So true Sandra. This is my 3rd running winter and lucky me , being retired, I can run during the day and pick and choose my days, But even so, since Christmas I have been finding it hard to get out more than twice a week. I definitely put it down to all this craziness, and too many people being out on my running routes when they would normally all be at work.

Even the times I am not enjoying the actual run, I still feel better for having done it.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Definitely worth it for the afterglow and the feeling of a job well done!🙂

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Spot on! Great run for you Sandra.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Thanks - I do like my muddy runs!🙂

[coggerjogger Graduate10]

ty, I so know that reluctance to get out. Will try to act on your advice.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to coggerjogger]

Good luck!🙂

[Beatthestreet Graduate10]

Thanks Sandra, totally agree. Doing RED January has definitely helped me this year as I have to get out every day albeit often only for 2 or 3 Kms but it’s actually becoming a habit- in from work, quick change, run then get on with rest of life.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Beatthestreet]

What a brilliant challenge - you definitely need discipline to run every day but as you say, it will hopefully establish a good routine. 🙂

[Lifluf Graduate10]

There's some serious words of wisdom in your post Sandraj. Glad it turned out well in the end.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Lifluf]

Thank you Lifluf !🙂

[Lizcanrun Graduate10]

Totally agree! What I love about this forum is that it makes you realise you're not struggling alone 😊. I think the key thing is to force yourself to get into your running gear, then it feels a bit more like you have no choice! Glad you got out and felt better for it.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Lizcanrun]

Yep, totally agree with the running gear tip! And popping on here always helps with the motivation!🙂

[Mole12n in reply to Sandraj39]

Actually did 25 minutes today (before it poured luckily) and felt so proud of myself. First time out since Christmas. Feel more motivated now especially reading the uplifting chat on this site and there's so many of us struggling a bit at the moment. Onwards....

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Mole12n]

Well done on your run! It helps to know you are not alone doesn’t it? Reading the replies to my post here will definitely help me get out on my run tomorrow.🙂

[Dups Graduate10]

I agree, it is much harder to stay motivated, and getting out on these dark cold days, but the feel good factor is not to be missed. Can’t wait for Some brighter days and get that spring step back ☀️

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Thanks for posting this. Reflects exactly what's going down with so many of us right now.I have to force myself out during the week whether lunch break or evening after work. It's really hard sometimes but I have never ever once regretted it. Just have to remind myself of that fact sometimes.

You have motivated me to run tomorrow despite what the weather will throw at us

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

I’ve only just spotted this post, it sums up the reason we run perfectly, the legs now ache but the mind is at peace.....they should make a tee shirt with that on... I’d definitely buy one 👍