Why do I let everything get in the way of running - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,604 members158,680 posts

Why do I let everything get in the way of running

mustgetthin profile image
mustgetthinGraduate
9 Replies

My hubby is sick and decided to take the day off. I was so worried about disturbing him (and not being here if he needed anything) that I didn't go for my run. I'm looking out the window and kicking myself! I have TRX tonight which I will go to and I hope it's a beautiful day tomorrow for my first run of W8

Written by
mustgetthin profile image
mustgetthin
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
9 Replies
thinlizzyIwish123 profile image
thinlizzyIwish123Graduate

Sometimes things do get in the way. Don't get too down about it. Carry on when you get the chance. :-)

mustgetthin profile image
mustgetthinGraduate in reply to thinlizzyIwish123

I'm looking forward to the forest tomorrow! Thanks!

Nilzed profile image
Nilzed

Bless, life gets in the way. I have a sick child at home. My husband said he would try to get home before dark, so I am gearing my whole day to being dressed and ready to go when he gets home.

mustgetthin profile image
mustgetthinGraduate in reply to Nilzed

What a lovely pic! My OH s hoping to be back in work tomorrow. Will be out by 7am either way x

Nilzed profile image
Nilzed in reply to mustgetthin

My owl? He is a burrowing owl in California, lives in a hole in the ground because there are no (native) trees in that area. picture taken by a friend.

GoogleMe profile image
GoogleMeGraduate

I have started to relax about this. After 2 years I have realised that I will actually keeping getting out there when I can and that I mostly have reasons I've not made it out for a run rather than excuses. At the moment I seem to be down to a once a week run but it is longer. A while ago I was getting out more often but somehow couldn't persuade myself to do more than 30 minutes. The quests here help keep me focused on achieving what I want to achieve overall - as C25K did in the first place. I have enough examples in my family of people whose lives revolve around running/keeping fit and the impact that has to know that is not a situation I wish to find myself in.

mustgetthin profile image
mustgetthinGraduate in reply to GoogleMe

Thank you. I keep getting it in my head that I'm the only one not doing the plan religiously and that I'm never going to finish. I'm so close now!

S X

You will get there - have no doubt about that. Life does get in the way at times but just get out there when you can. Best wishes.

mustgetthin profile image
mustgetthinGraduate in reply to

Thank you. x

You may also like...

Why do I get nervous before a run?

nervous before a run - butterflies, sweaty palms, dashing to the loo (sorry if TMI), the lot. I'm...

How do I get back into running after stopping half way through?

last run was 31 December week 6 run 2 my pace is slow about 8 /km. I'm so cross with myself that...

Why do I keep getting tight calves/soleus?

Hi, I'm new here. I've never run in my life but I'm determined to complete c25k and run 5k's this...

Why do runs start so hard and then get easy?

or should I be pushing a bit harder during the run itself?

I hate running. That's why I'm doing it.

I've managed to come off all medication which is positive but I'm disgusted with myself for...