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Losing my running mojo, help!

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Hi everyone,

In need of some tips to bring the joy back. Just finished week 7 and really finding it a chore rather than a pleasure. Anyone else had this? Reluctant to give it up but at the same time the last couple of weeks have been a struggle. Only had one enjoyable run out of the last six :-( Is this normal? Will the buzz come back? Help!!! Thanks in advance xxx

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BluepGraduate

Me too! On week 8. Finding the running boring and not enjoyable.... until it's over. Hoping that my running mojo will return

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jenmossparkerGraduate in reply to Bluep

Hope some of the replies on here help you too 😊

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BluepGraduate in reply to jenmossparker

Yes they have. Thanks for posing the question. I might try altering my route

Good luck

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jenmossparkerGraduate in reply to Bluep

Good luck to you too

I graduated 3 runs ago and I don’t always enjoy it. I enjoy getting back after a good run and feeling quite smug that I’ve been out and run.

Maybe you should have an extra rest day or 2. The whole thing took me longer than 9 weeks but I got there in the end. Also try and think of the benefits you will get if you carry on going.

You CAN do it!!

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Thank you 😊

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No problem 😁👍🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

For me it’s a lot about what’s around me as I run rather than the running itself. As the runs get longer and the action of running takes less brain power, I find I can be bored in the same surroundings, so I’m now finding myself looking for routes of different lengths around my town.

Maybe you need a change of scenery?

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jenmossparkerGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

I run various routes from my house but you’re right it’s the same scenery all the time. Will give it a go running elsewhere, thank you 😊

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ELSW73Graduate

New playlists to match your mood - personally starting off a run with “A Town like Malice” helps me channel the grumpiness into the run!

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jenmossparkerGraduate in reply to ELSW73

Good idea, great track! Thanks 😊

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ShakywakeyGraduate

Totally agree with the replies on here. Music and new routes help me. A change of route might work wonders. Good luck - stick with it. The running bug will be back soon 😁

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jenmossparkerGraduate in reply to Shakywakey

Thank you 😊

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