Pre run faffing vs absolutely no faffing

[Rainbow2019]

So.... week 3 run 1 (again) which is about where I got to 1st time round. Normally I do a whole load of faffing. Takes me an hour sometimes from thinking about going for a run to actually been ready and getting out there. And normally I set off ready to command and conquer. Today not so much. Pretty impressed with myself it only took me however long it takes to change and then was out there. And hating every second. Maybe it’s that I just wasn’t in the right mind set really but I’m going to blame it on not faffing enough. I’m thinking maybe the pre run faffage is a way of me being mentally prepared. There was no easing into a run and convincing myself that it’s the perfect me time. Felt like too much of a chore. Even the warm up. I completed it. I felt like I was going to collapse at the end of it and I don’t feel any sense of achievement today. I absolutely need to faff next time me thinks!

Anyone else feeling this way or less than enthused or got any tips to get over these “mergh” moments?

Keep up the good work people x

[backintime Graduate]

I don't faff around but I definitely have a routine that gets me ready : )

[MuddledGardener Graduate]

I don’t faff either. I arrange a meet with one or two running buddies, then just go for it, even if it’s the last thing I feel like doing. Even if I hate the run, and don’t experience the post-run high (which is most times), I pat myself on the back for doing it. It’s beating those gremlins that are trying to steal your triumph and glory for doing it. You have to beat them at their own game, because, in the long run (no pun intended!), you are doing this for yourself, and you WILL benefit from it. Keep on keeping on! 😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

You don’t feel a sense of achievement for completing that run? Cut yourself some slack here... that was a tough run... it took all you had to get over that finish line... but you did it... I’d be damn proud of that personally. We all get tough runs, dealing with them is just as important as finishing the easier ones.

Yes, your routine can be important... and it seems faffing is part of that... so maybe that’s why it was tougher today... maybe it’s something else... maybe it was just one of those days. Just celebrate the fact you did that run. The next one will be smoother... enjoy.