RESTART RUNNING

[healthrunner]

Have had a layoff for over 3 months...Would like to start again.....had graduated to 5K-10k....due to a variety of reasons, I stopped running..and continued to play tennis....BUT......how do I spur myself to start RUNNING again??

[nowster Graduate10]

The best thing I suspect is just to get back on that horse again. Kit up and get going. Take it gently.

[Thommo23 Graduate10]

I did this when I moved in October - went from running 5 times a week to nothing for weeks on end. I wont lie, its really hard getting back into it - especially as you may be expecting to find it easy. The first runs wont be fun - but just get out there, start small and build. Set yourself goals each week and after a month you will feel much better about it. I started again in December and am just about loving it once more!

[healthrunner 60minGraduate in reply to Thommo23]

Cheers for encouragement.....will take your advice....much appreciated.Ta, Nick

[Mormor1 Graduate10]

Your tennis will have helped keep your fitness level up so you're not starting from scratch. I'd suggest starting small, maybe a couple of 10" runs....something that you can easily complete, to boost your confidence at getting out there again? Best of luck.