Running out of enthusiasm

[Snowpony]

Hi all, my next run is w7r3 and I’m finding it tough..... I m not really enjoying it but don’t want to give up either. I’m going on holiday for a few days and worried that I’ll find it even harder when I get back.... any advice anyone?? Thanks

[snagsboson Graduate]

The end is so close, don’t stop now!

Promise yourself something nice as a graduation celebration.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Look how far you have come!

These longer runs take a lot of mental adjustment and distraction is one of the best approaches and podcasts can help take your mind off the actual running.

After graduation you will be able to relax a bit more as there is not the weekly increase in duration, which is why we recommend consolidation runs at 5k/30 minutes for a few weeks.

As for your holiday..........take your kit with you. All my most memorable runs have been while on holiday.

[BestLife19 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I'd agree. Not run on holiday for many years but when I did they were some of the best ever. Sunrise in Maui was the best although now my destinations are a bit closer to home (Birmingham in April?)

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

You got this... 7 more runs... as snagsboson says, set yourself a goal reward. Happy running.

[SlowLoris]

Take your running shoes with you. Just in case you get the urge.

[DaneUser Graduate]

I am at the same phase as you. I had a weekend away after week 4 I came back and am enjoying again. The holiday will do you good

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

🤔

Well 2 weeks ago you were doubting you could manage W5R3... yet you did! Did you not find that an amazing acheivement!?

Kinda sounds like you're not giving yourself a whole lot of credit for how far you've come already!

You're doing great, why stop now when you're so close... unless... those sneaky gremlins are at work; you never finish these things so what's new, it's just sooo much effort and for what?, what's so fun about it anyway? Any of these ringing a bell with you?

Think back...why did you start this? What did you hope to achieve? How can you make it more fun? Better music/routes/locations...

Have a word with yourself. Imagine if you'd promised your best friend to complete this... would you let them down? If not, why do you deserve less for yourself? Re-establish your reasons for wanting this, you're so close, don't let those gremlins win 💪😁

[ktsok Graduate]

Maybe try a run on your holiday, in different surroundings without the stresses of work and washing?! It could be that you will enjoy it/it will be a memorable moment for you.

Oh yes! And slow down? I only started enjoying running when I found a lower (slower) gear...

Whatever you decide, hope you enjoy your break 🙂

[Snowpony]

Thank you everyone for yr replies. I did actually bring a running kit with me in case I get any free time!! Though it would be in the hotel as I’m currently in Iceland and can’t see any suitable routes outside!!!

I’m totally in awe of myself having got this far.... I just wish I didn’t feel on the verge of collapsing after 25mins!!! Not sure I could actually run any slower?? I have to keep checking the trees are going past me cos sometimes it doesn’t feel like I’m moving at all!!! 🤣

Don’t worry, I won’t give up..... I’m too stubborn. Think I just needed some reassurance. Thank you all 😘