Lost that C25K bug

[Issywhizz]

Why have I lost that running bug feeling?! I’m on week 6 run 3 and seem to have lost the drive/motivation to do anymore. Why has this happened when I was loving it a few weeks back. It feels like a bit of an effort to get the kit on and go running at the moment. This isn’t a negative post, it’s just me wondering where my enthusiasm for the running has disappeared to 🙈 has anyone else experienced this midway through the programme?!

[FreedomToRun Graduate]

I certainly struggled with weeks 6 onwards more than the first weeks. I think I just wanted to get it over so I could start enjoying it. 😀. I just had to get out, stay slow and get through it. Some I enjoyed, some less so. I think around week 7 I lost my speed gremlin which helped and mixed up routes.

Best thing I did was stick with it. Now I run with freedom even during my consolidation and its really a nice feeling. It feels like the prize for not giving up.

You can do this!!! And it really is worth it.

[Ant50 Graduate]

Just remember what motivated you to start this journey, focus on that and then think of all the hard work you have put in to get this far. Only another few runs and you have done it - all you have to do is keep putting one foot in front of another and those good runs and feelings will come back.

[RB-I Graduate in reply to Ant50]

There are days when it feels like a slog. I also remember at that point in the programme you aren't doing much that feels "new" and the end isn't in sight so it I remember it all being a bit hard work. Keep with it though and that feeling comes back!

[Dexy5 Graduate]

It could be down to the heat or dehydration Issuwhizz, or it could be down to the strange situation we are all in at the moment. Making sure you drink lots on your rest days and after your run is so important and running early morning or in evenings might help.

I read on another post that the hardest part is the journey from the couch to the front door, so you are not alone.

As coach Jo Whiley says, keep repeating “ I love running, I love running” while you are doing your programme and it really works. C25K is not easy but it is so worth sticking with it. I promise you the love of running just keeps growing.

Not long to go till graduation 🎓

[Issywhizz Graduate]

Thanks so much everyone!! Much appreciated words of encouragement. I went out and ran and am so glad I did but my god it was so hard!! Ha. I don’t feel like I’m improving at all. I struggle with the breathing after ten minutes and I am going super slow, I literally couldn’t run any slower. Also do feel like I’m just waiting for the run to end when I’m running round. Hmmmm mindset.....

[KatieLGettins Graduate]

Issy I felt the same today! W8R1 and I just didn’t feel as enthusiastic. You are not alone. But did you feel better once you walked back thru your front door? I did! Actually YMCA came on my playlist and I actually danced thru the door.

I’m the worst person for putting obstacles in my way. The way I think of it is, it’s 28 minutes out of basically 2 days. 28 mins out of 48 hours. I should do it for ME. My own free time. My own space. Clearing my mind and using that time to think how amazing this is that I’m running. Albeit slowly 🐌😉😜

I am so used to putting others first that I’ve forgotten about Me. I bet u r the same.

So do it for you. Put the clouds of doubt behind you. Get out there as you’ll be back b4 u know it.

Xx