Interesting article

[Speedy60]

theguardian.com/lifeandstyl...

If your get-up-and-go got up and went over Christmas, or just in general, this is a good read. 👍

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Fab article - thanks for the link! I struggled with my Mojo during the second half of last term. Found it really hard to get out on my regular runs after work - too dark, too cold etc! This is not like me as I usually love running in the winter. More time over Christmas has made a huge difference - just have to sustain this once I am back at work again! 🙂

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Hmm, I found it disappointing, with content largely unrelated to its title. The five so-called tips, when you finally get to them, aren't actually about rediscovering your mojo. They're about ways to make exercise easier to fit into your life, which isn't the same thing. Hopefully others will find it more helpful than I did!

[Speedy60 Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

I've read so many posts from people saying they've lost their mojo and there really is only one answer - stop thinking about it, get your running gear on and get out the door.

Personally, I've had so much time on the injury couch lately, I'm practically dancing down the street! 😊

Happy running!

[Hidden]

I saved it to read it, because I indeed lost my mojo in the past month. Happened after having pushed myself to reach ten miles. I really should not have pushed myself, I lost my fun in running because of it. So I can use something to pump me up again!

[Speedy60 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I think you're right. I injured myself after signing up for the Bristol half marathon with someone who is faster than me. I was determined I would keep up, so I started a stupid Garmin strength programme (well, maybe not stupid, but stupid for a 61 year old).

Now I'm back to running for the joy of running. Loving it so much ❤

[Roxdog Graduate10]

I read that too and was going to post a link. It was interesting that the article drew attention to the fact that many people were super motivated during the first lockdown, but by the third, motivation had waned. This was my experience too, not just with running, but with everything! Interestingly, after a break from running due to injury, when I returned to the forum there seem to be far fewer people posting.Having read the article, I realised that I am actually following most of the tips!

[Speedy60 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Happy new year, Roxdog!

I didn't follow that pattern. During the summer lockdown I ran my usual 3 runs a week up to about 10k. It was during the winter lockdown that I went a bit mad - in every sense of the word! I love winter running: cold, wet and darkness don't bother me. I found sitting indoors so depressing that I was running every other day and got up to half marathon distance.

I think the article is right. I now see myself as a runner, not someone who runs. I don't know when that shift in perception took place, but it has made returning to running after a six month gap feel like coming home to myself.

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Speedy60]

Happy new year! I agree that despite my motivation dropping off, that was a mixture of injury and just feeling low. Having had several injuries, I still feel I am a runner. I don't run to exercise, I run because it just is where I belong. I am struggling to get back to the long runs and I will just keep going!

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

Interesting read 🤔 Thanks for sharing

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

I enjoyed this, thank you. I’ve found running over Christmas a bit of a chore, it seems I find running easier when I have more of a daily routine! Never thought I’d hear myself say that 🤣.

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Thanks - i saw this as well and was hoping for some revelations but like Cmoi I didn't find any.... I think I need a large boot applied to my ever growing backside 🤣🤣🤣. Was interesting though what was said about lockdown behaviours.

[Speedy60 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

I don't think there is some great answer. In the end, you have to put your running shoes on and get out the door. I try not to think too much about it, it just lets the gremlins in. Good luck x