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Tired? Or just lack of motivation?

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I planned to run today, but I feel so tired. I'm watching TV show with my partner who is going tomorrow for a business trip. It is so tempting to postpone the run for tomorrow.

Is it lack of motivation? Am I really so tired?

Now, it's time for dinner, so I will be too full to run...

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SC1472Graduate

Stop right there, delay dinner, put on your gear and crowbar yourself out of the door! It sounds like motivation is lacking to me!

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IgaTGraduate in reply to SC1472

I was too slow with decision. My partner heat up sausages and I ate them :( I feel bad, full, and that I failed.

I... No excuses. I just failed. Wrote in here too late. I should've write just at the moment when I supposed to run.

Lesson learnt.

Sorry guys/gals, I failed you.

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SC1472Graduate in reply to IgaT

Don't use the f word!

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IgaTGraduate in reply to SC1472

There is not bad run apart feom the one that didn't happen :(

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RuthMargaretGraduate in reply to IgaT

Go tomorrow - if you get your 3 runs in for the week, it'll be fine. I tried having rigid days for my runs, but circumstances change and life happens. Don't beat yourself up for having an extra rest day!

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KimLoulouGraduate

You know you will feel better if you go. It's only 30 mins!

Rignold profile image
Rignold

go first thing in the morning instead then. Crying over spilt milk doesn't achieve results.

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IgaTGraduate in reply to Rignold

Thank you. I did it :)

Although I may be a little late to work :P

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

I think you did okay... you stayed with your partner... who is away tomorrow.. you snuggled up and had a meal together... you will rest easy... and tomorrow.. you will go out and the run will ease the stress of being apart and you will enjoy it all the more...

Tomorrow.. out there, slow and steady and ready for the day :)x

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IgaTGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you Oldfloss

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to IgaT

x

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Curlygurly2Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

I agree, time spent with a loved one who will be away for a while is not wasted, you can run while they are away. xx

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davidhwynnGraduate

How about getting your partner to run with you? Getting a bit sweaty together isn't always in b**! Hope you had a great evening, sounds wonderful to me. BUT BUT put your running gear on when you get up in the morning and get that run in before there's any chance you might change your mind. Motivation? Tired? Out there and run, you'll just feel elated, full of energy, onm a high ..... and ready for your partner to come back home.

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GillmaGraduate

Such a good question IgaT! Made me think of all the ways I can run, e.g. Sad, angry, anxious, self-critical, smug, happy - but 'tired' is a no-no. I am not sure what de-motivates me - will keep watch. Well done for being aware of what drives you - to run or not to run!

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IgaTGraduate in reply to Gillma

I'll try to keep closer eye on this one and note anything that I'll notice.

Row99 profile image
Row99

I run as soon as I get home from work, dinner has to wait! If I eat then sit down the run is not gonna happen, especially as it's winter here in nz!

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IgaTGraduate in reply to Row99

I usef to do it similarly. After work I have to walk my dog and then I can run ( with or without her), but yesterday I was too hungry. Then, it all went wrong.

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GillmaGraduate in reply to IgaT

Have a banana on the way home maybe? Hunger puts me off too - sometimes a drink works

IgaT profile image
IgaTGraduate in reply to Gillma

I am drinking all the time :P it's helping only a little.

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Row99

Or even a handful of nuts to keep you going.

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