Oh no! I've gone from running 5K back to the Couch! I have just lost the ability to get up in the cold dark mornings and head outdoors. I started C25K last April at the start of lovely weather and bright days. I even took my running shoes with me to Cyprus in May to continue my running plan. But I honestly find it soooooooo difficult to get outside when its so depressingly and horridly cold and hideous!
My contract finishes tomorrow and I've got some time off work for a while, so I'm gonna try and get back to it after Christmas.
Has anyone else found this time of year difficult? Hope it's not JUST me.
Toodle pip!
Dan
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I feel exactly the same I did the prog with friend and we used to meet at 7.30am so that meant I had to get up But unfortunately she is having break just now so i I am on my own I was 40 mins faffing about this morning before I forced myself out door So cold on face for first 10 mins then next 10 felt I really wanted to stop -- but I didn't and felt so good at end I enjoy seeing the way the light changes in morning and feel better all day for having run Think just have to have talk with yourself and say I will do it -- you know you will be fine once out there Good luck
I have started running to workthat's only time I do early mornings ,one week out of two . I lay my running gear at the bottom of the bed , get out of bed ( zombie like) go straight to bathroom , out of bathroom on with the gear , trainers on , half a banana mug a tea & I'm off . Don't sit down because if I did I wouldn't do it , the car would take me lol . On my week off I prefer 10 am ish & I agree it's hard getting out when it's cold & horrible . But I feel once you have completed the run it's worth it & I allways feel good about myself .
Oh NOOO!! You, of all people, are not allowed to wimp off like this. We HEED you to inspire us all! I am one of those people who tend not to feel the cold, but I do admit to finding the weather very taxing at the mo.
Do you wear enough clothing to keep the cold at bay? I wear a compression vest, which helps, I also wear some amazingly unglamorous compression shorts and do not get quite so cold. In the summer I was longing for the winter. You know what they say? - Be careful what you wish for. I thought running in the cool would be a lot easier than it is proving. I guess a lot of our calories are used up just keeping us warm!
I have just read the book 'Run Fat Bitch Run' by Ruth Field, (99p on Kindle special offer of the day) Possibly a tad patronising for blokes but got a few ideas to help you to get out. In essence we just have to seriously bully ourselves - we know that really don't we?
It is hard to creep out from under the duvet - but imagine how great the satisfaction you will feel once you succeed!
Hope your Mojo comes back very soon! It certainly is a difficult time of year!
Time for a good strong talking to yourself I'm afraid!
I have found it hard going, that and I have an iron issue that is making running distances hard. I personally think my muscles don't like the cold weather too much either. Now that I have singed up for my triathlon, I have to keep going or I won't be ready by august. I have signed up for 4 months in the gym. That's a strange feeling running indoors but it's sort of helping me get my confidence with distances again. I suppose the thing that is keeping me going more than anything is I haven't the time to learn to run again. You have always sounds such an avid runner I am sure after a few weeks you will wonder were the doubt came from. Happy running
Wassup? A'rt Nesh? (Google it, if unfamiliar). Seriously though, it IS much harder at this time of year. Dark, cold, short days - it's just harder. But we do rely on you for light relief so pour yourself back into those thermals and get out there. You'll like it [eventually] when you do.
Go Dan Go - just have a little run when you are finished and in the daylight to get a bit back into it. Know how you feel as I have become very lax -but the last couple of weeks forced myself out for just 20 mins of an evening and really enjoyed it when I do.
I am sure you will get the mojo back, specially when you calm down from your work contract - think of the little dogs chasing you.
Have a great Christmas - is the tree still standing with the 2 young whipper snappers in residence?
Xmas tree has been attacked by said kittens but with minimal damage. One of them climbs up the inside while the other punches the baubles! It's hilarious!
I have difficulty too or did at first but there is something extra special about beating the elements. It produces an even bigger smile than arriving back from a fine daylight run. My husband tends to have a little worry fit when I go out in the dark but even he understands when he sees the beaming face on my return. Out there and beat that wind, rain & darkness. You are in charge.
December 21 is the shortest day, so I'm banking on the days getting longer soon!
I'm giving myself a good talking too and have devised a running plan starting Monday 6 January.....stops me beating myself up and gives me something to look forward to after all the holiday festivities ...
Hey, I am currently experiencing the same issue....I have been good thus far but for the last week my body just went into shut down mode. I am trying my best to fight it and also planning on getting out Christmas morning ....will keep you posted how that goes.
Hope Santa brings you some Mojo........I don't do mornings just can't get up and out and even if I did i can't handle the fight for the shower on my return, so I run I. The evenings it's cold and dark but a great way to unwind from a day at the office.
Even panthers struggle at this time of year ( they don't like it dark and cold and prefer being curled up in front of the fire purring)... I have really slacked off but I'm hoping for some panthering today if my breathing is ok ( I have a bad horsey allergy and had a nasty asthma attack yesterday after Amarissa got back from riding lesson). Go out in the light that helps... And you must give yourself treats, lots of post running treats!
I got complacent after moving home and the winter weather turned me back to the couch. However, recent blood tests showed that my pre-diabetes had been reversed (due to all my hard work exercising and healthy eating last spring and summer) and so I have started the programme again with my first run yesterday morning. My improved health has given me the motivation I needed. Wrap up warm and just get out there - it's great when you get home from a run. Good luck with your own re-motivation. Best wishes.
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