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Due to do week 7 run 2 tonight but tired....

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First time I really can’t be bothered to run- but think it’s important that I do as would help me relieve work stress,

Any tips for running when you can’t be bothered? What motivates you?

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

As they say "when you can't be bothered to run, run" just get out there and ignore the gremlins.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

The run...and how it makes me feel... what I see, hear,smell and feel. Time to lose any stress or worries.. time to reflect on how lucky I am, that I am physically and mentally able to run... :)

( And the fact that if I don't run... the friends on here will be chasing me... like we will chase you...Get out there! )

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Buddy34Graduate

That feeling you get when you complete a run always did it for me. What you waiting for get your shoes on and get out there 😊😊

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Nike do a guided run called “don’t wanna run run” which is 25 minutes long... so if you fancy being coached through the run, that’s the perfect one for you!!! I’ve done it a few times, it’s amazing.

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RunRachGraduate

Thank you for all your comments.. I did it! I left my trainers at work so had to run in my boyfriends (not ideal) but glad I did it!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toRunRach

Nice job. He may need new shoes, they’re your backup pair now 🤣

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Fatgirlslim19Graduate in reply toRunRach

That's great RunRach! Well done for getting out there.

In my mind I have an image of you running in your boyfriend's trainers. But it's based on what I would look like in my husband's - he's a size 12 and I'm a size 4 😁

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RunRachGraduate in reply toFatgirlslim19

Haha no we aren’t quite that bad I’m a 7 and he’s a 9 still was a bit ridiculous tho! 😂😂

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Fatgirlslim19Graduate in reply toRunRach

Yikes, that must have been tricky for you!

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Ping-pongGraduate

Usually I run with spoken word podcasts now, but when I feel like I can't be bothered to run, I tell myself I will just go for a "quick dance in the park".

I put on my favourite tracks and my body may be running but in my head I'm dancing in a small basement disco in South Kensington in 1974 💃 😄

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