Missing. Motivation, if found please return

[Gilliano666]

Hi all, been a while since I've checked in, but I could do with some of your wisdom.

After 3 months of furlough, Ive been back to work for about 6 weeks, and I cant get back into the swing of things. My fitness has hit rock bottom, haven't been to the gym since early March and only made occasional runs. Anyone else felt like this and got going again??

[ground_level]

Before furlough, why were you going to the gym and running?

[Gilliano666 Graduate in reply to ground_level]

Good question, because I enjoyed it as well as for the health benefits. I should remind myself of that for some inspo! Thank you

[ground_level in reply to Gilliano666]

Good answer, glad the question was useful.

Doing something for health benefits AND enjoyment sounds like a winning combination to me.

[Hidden]

This happens to everyone at some point and varies in intensity I’m sure. Think back to a run you LOVED. However small - 1 min or 10?mins, just repeat that until you feel your motivation is gaining strength. Take yourself by the hand and gently lead yourself back.

[Gilliano666 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Marshwillow, thinking back to those runs I loved - Some of them gave me a natural high for the remainder of the day.

Will wait for better weather as these heavy skies make me headachy

[Newbie59 Graduate]

Why not put the app back on with your favourite coach and just repeat, say, from week 6 and see how it goes? Put your favourite songs on and pick a nice route with things to look at. Good Luck!

[Gilliano666 Graduate in reply to Newbie59]

Hi Newbie, now why didn't I think of that? It wont be daunting to rewind by a couple of weeks. Will try that x