How to overcome barriers

[BeckySharp1]

Helloo there lovely people. I went out to run this morning, it was a couple of degrees above freezing and just as I was about to start running I noticed the twinkling on the pavement and promptly turned round and walked home to get in my car and head to the gym to do my run. Also, I am planning to sign up for a park run soonish but I am totally put off because my friend has mentioned that part of the run is through a wooded area which is a bit slippy and muddy.

I am totally put off with anything which seems remotely non terra-firma even wet leaves are an issue as in the past I have had suffered with balance issues and I am petrified of falling. My question.........is this something that can be overcome? I am unsure if I am just being sensible or if I am being overly-cautious and it's holding me back with my running.

[ForestGrump63 Graduate]

Hi Becky I can’t give you any advice but just wanted to say that I am the same. I have mild dyspraxia so coordination and spatial awareness are a bit of an issue and I’m quite clumsy so tend to topple over and walk into things a lot. I’ve decided to go to the gym for the runs when the weather is bad. I’d give the park run a go though and really slow down on the muddy bit

[BeckySharp1 in reply to ForestGrump63]

Thanks Amanda, yes I think I will just need to be off to the gym when the temperature dips.