Week 9 Mental Motivation

[Redrunner81]

Finding week 9 really hard as have had too big a break between runs, should I keep up trying multiple 30mins or go back a couple of weeks? I know it’s all in my head but any motivation or advice?

[Sh53202 Graduate]

What sort of break did you have? I am no expert only being 2 weeks post graduation, but I used to find I would promise myself I could stop after 20 mins if I really needed to, and when I got to 20, well keep going a bit more, because I know I was doing 25 two weeks ago, and then when I got there it’s only 5 mins to go! So kind of kidding myself into it. I guess it’s all in our heads.

You might just have had a bad day, and will have a great day next time. If I were you I would just try again before you go backwards. You are so close!

[Redrunner81 in reply to Sh53202]

Thank you - you’re totally right! Its been approx 10days between run 2 and 3 which is the problem. I think i need to have the ‘do not stop before this point’ in my head...will keep you updated 🤞

[Roxdog Graduate]

I would say that if you've only not run for a week or so, you should be fine to continue. Those week 9 runs can be a bit tough, but if you can keep it slow and steady and deal with the gremlins, there wouldn't be a need to go back a week.

[Redrunner81 in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you! It’s absolutely gremlins as I did run 1 with my daughter on her scooter motivating me, but doing alone was a different story! Will try again on Thursday 😃

[Instructor57 Graduate]

I would just carry on unless your break between runs has been more than 2 weeks ?

[Redrunner81 in reply to Instructor57]

Not quite two weeks, will try the 30mins again on Thursday to see how I go....might try a new playlist - thank you 👌🏻

[Reggit Graduate]

Can you find a different route?

Only ask as a few weeks after graduation I had a bad run and sacked it off at 20 minutes. The next few runs I ended up stopping at the same point. Changed route and was back to 30 minutes plus. I think there’s a mental thing to it and certainly for me a change of route worked.

[Redrunner81]

Great idea, thank you! I think I’m too familiar with the route and what minute I’m on at each stage 😀

[Sewnotfit Graduate]

I loved having music to listen to when I started but once the runs got longer I found I stopped listening to the music. And even found it a bit irritating. So I’ve switched to podcasts and find it so much better for taking my mind off the running and then it just happens a bit more easily.

[Redrunner81]

Will definitely give this a try, love a podcast when cleaning the bathroom so might work with a long run 😀