Post graduate blues I guess.
I did 3 consecutive park runs but had to miss last Saturday because of commitments. So it’s been 9 days since I ran and I really can’t be bothered.
It’s too hot for me to run.
I gave blood a few days ago.
I’m a bit stressed at work.
These are 3 of the excuses I’m using right now to not run. 😞
Help!! 😫
So get your kit on and go out for a run. Doesn't have to be for half an hour. Do a quick 15-20 minutes. Back for a cup of tea.
Thankyou. ...that would be just what I needed to hear but....
What if I’ve just had 2 glasses of wine and I’m in my pjs....
Otherwise, you know, that would have been a bloody good idea!!
Not best after having a drink so guess it's firs thing tomorrow.
Went out after work as promised. 3.3 km. pulled up simply because I was way too hot and in full sun. But I was pleased I even got that far. Purely heat that got me. Legs ok. 👍🏼😊
Hate running in this heat too - kills me!
Weird isn’t it. I started my running in the cold of winter and usually at night and I just can’t cope with this at all. Happy to sunbathe but definitely not run!! Also menopausal so that really does not help!!!! 😬😜
Oh no! Yeah never really cared till I started running. Aiming to head out very early tomorrow as gonna be a scorcher. First graduate run. 😬
Yay!! Good for you!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😊
Hey Jude same here in that front which doesn’t help with much. But it’s funny reading your posts as we graduated at the same time... you are sooo lucky that you can even run , but we were winter running babies so it is gonna be tougher in the sun!
Hey CatMo 👍🏼
Yes I agree. I really struggle in this heat. I’m not a morning person and by late evening I don’t feel like a run!
I’m missing the “have to” mentality of the program.
I’m also struggling to be consistent in reaching 5k. I went out on Friday to do the park run course and ended up walking the hills. So I don’t count that and feel like a failure.
My new thinking is that I just aim to go out and run 3 km every other day and if I feel I can go further then so be it.
Don’t get me wrong, I feel so much fitter. I dug out a pond from scratch yesterday and built the whole thing on my own as well as lugging logs around. I definitely couldn’t do that last year without feeling terrible. I’ve got no aches and pains, my posture and core strength have improved as well as lost half a stone. But I need a routine. And some cold weather? 🤷🏼♀️😂
Sounds like a few of those sneaky little gremlins have crept in...
You know you want to really. You just need to shake them off and do it! Doesn't need to be a big one... Just make a start and see how you feel.
I know the feeling though, I do 👍
3.3 km in the bag today. Better than nothing. Too hot though! 🤪
Well done 👍✊😁
It was! I need some shorts as much as the world doesn'! I nearly melted!
You felt better for it though?
I sympathise. I completed c25k about 18 months ago and soon afterwards fell back on to the couch blaming shift work, lack of time etc. I recently completed it again and am trying to run 3 times a week but I sometimes only manage twice. I really want to make it a regular part of my routine (except I don’t have a routine...part of the problem) because I really need to get and stay fitter than I am and this is an effective way of doing it. Plus it does destress you better than wine! So I guess it’s a combination of thinking about what motivated you to do this in the first place and making yourself go out for a run even when you’d rather not bother. I put runs in my diary so that I feel bad if I miss them, and I reschedule them. Or you could set yourself goals, either distance or speed, or try the podcasts, if you need more structure. I am beginning to actually enjoy my runs and miss running if I can’t get out for a few days, which must be a good sign! Good luck with keeping going. I think you’ll feel less crap if you do.
Thanks for your comments. I will take my running shoes to work and will run by the canal there after work. If I don’t run because of the heat I will at least walk. 😊
3.3 km but got too hot this afternoon but it’s better than nothing. Thankyou for your support. 👍🏼
Well done! Bet you feel good for getting out 💪🏽
Thankyou. I do. It’s about encouragement and it worked!! X
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