Restart number???

[Tigger1306]

Well after procrastinating for a couple of months I have finally plucked up the courage to head out and start this again from week 1

I find it difficult to motivate myself to get out on my own, but don't know anyone that could "run" with me during (or after) lockdown - well who isn't much faster than me and gets cold waiting for me to catch up

Hopefully this time I will not give up and will continue to the end and graduate

[Ch89692 Graduate]

Hi Tigger1306 - do you have someone you can compete with by text ? That’s what I do - I know it’s nice to have a physical run buddy, but in the absence of that - maybe you have a friend or family member willing to do this with you that you can “compete” with ? Nothing like taking a picture and sending it to your buddy to sour them on after a run ! I find it really motivating (and a little competitive !!)

[Ch89692 Graduate]

I also search for the week / day of my run on this forum and read other people’s experiences to help motivate me - especially on the nervous runs ! But well done for getting out there !! Try and also stick to the same day and if you’re a morning person - get the run out of the way early - it’s a great feeling sitting down to breakfast having that run in the bag 😀

[RainbowC Graduate]

I know what you mean - I don’t have a running partner as I’m far too slow for my Teen, and don’t have any other local options. But what I do is send my best friend updates after each run! And of course posting here to share progress is a great way of sharing the triumphs and get encouragement

My best tip for keeping to the routine of going for my three runs each week (back when I actually managed to keep going for months!), was that it was absolutely fine to not want to go, as long as I still went. I could not want to go while I got changed, really not want to go while I put my shoes on, and Really not want to go while I headed out. But once I got started I just about never regretted it. Just acknowledging the reluctance seemed to take away its power somehow.

I restarted a couple of weeks ago, having spent weeks wishing I was running gain and working out when I’d be able to fit regular runs into my week - I’ll be here cheering you on each time, as will lots of other folk

[Tigger1306 in reply to RainbowC]

Thanks for the advice - I will try and keep it in mind when I am talking myself out of going when I finish work tomorrow (04.03) 😰

[RainbowC Graduate in reply to Tigger1306]

You can do it - and if you need a cheerleader, you can be sure I’ll be there cheering you on (virtually!) 😊

[Tigger1306 in reply to RainbowC]

Not gone out this afternoon as had bad work shift and it is now throwing it down outside, and I am not speedy enough yet to go out in the rain and not get really cold 😞

[RainbowC Graduate in reply to Tigger1306]

That’s ok - we’ll let you off this once 😉 Sometimes though a run can be helpful in throwing off a bad day... try to go tomorrow if you can - don’t break the habit now when you’re just getting it established...

[Tigger1306 in reply to RainbowC]

I think if it had not been fir the rain I would have made myself go out 😬

[RainbowC Graduate in reply to Tigger1306]

Tomorrow then, rain or shine! I have to go for mine in the morning as I have a hospital appt in the afternoon and definitely won’t be running straight after that!

[Tigger1306 in reply to RainbowC]

Hope all goes ok at hospital 🤞

[charswee]

Restarting tomorrow and I feel the same way. Best of luck to you, you’ll be great!

[Tigger1306 in reply to charswee]

Good Luck - you can do it x🤗