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Can’t seem to get back into it

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Last week, I took few 4 days off due to heel pain but managed to get back to running last night.

I managed to do W6R2 last night and now I feel like I’m getting a cold. Now I’ll have to take another break, probably a lot longer as I can’t do anything when I’m like this.

I guess I’m little frustrated as usually when things start going wrong, I’ll give up.

Any advice to keep motivation going while taking a break.

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Ibot

Stay positive!!

I work shift work and I’ve also been poorly with infections.

Don’t put yourself under too much pressure!

I went running with ear infections and not being able to hear

You can do anything but you have to stay positive

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telford_mikeGraduate

Don't be so hard on yourself. If you have a week off it won’t make the slightest difference to your fitness, and you can carry on when you’re well again. Take it easy. It may be running, but it isn’t a race.

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Maybe go out for a walk when you would normally run, just to keep you in the routine? Doesn't have to be strenuous especially if coming down with a cold, but just to keep you going out the front door x

When I got back from hols and was out of my routine, a few days of catching up with forum posts had me strapping on my trainers x

Look after yourself xx

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

The best thing to do is keep moving while you can’t run... keep exercising to keep in a routine as best you can.

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BeckySharp1

give yourself some love. keep reading the posts and maybe do some stretching?

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SamSam17Graduate

Thanks guys.

Was a bit frustrated last night but I’ve taken your advice and decided to stick with my routine of walking until I can get back into the program tonight. I’m more upbeat compared to last night

Will also continue to checking this site

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