The power of the mind!

[CressidaB]

I would rename myself Cressida the Procrastinator if it wasn't so difficult to say!

I had planned to start Week 5 last Thursday but lack of energy and motivation and loads on at work stopped me. I then spent Friday and Saturday shaming myself for not having done what I planned I would on Thursday. I was so ashamed that I couldn't even write on this forum and just wanted to skulk in the shadows. Then just as I was on the brink of mentally losing the battle to stay on this programme, I pulled it back at the 11th hour and went out for a run this morning. So relieved, so pleased, and felt so good physically afterwards. I'm visiting my mum for the week on the coast so had a lovely run along the seafront. I decided to do another week 4 run this morning cos of my 3 day break. Next run - due on Tuesday - hope to start Week 5. Fingers crossed 😊

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Well done! Always run. Swap your days if you need to, but always run.

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks Tasha99. I really hope I can stick with this. Congrats to you 'graduate' 😊

[djbctla]

Well done keep going .

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to djbctla]

Thank you djbctla. Hope all going well with you 😊

[djbctla in reply to CressidaB]

All’s well 🤗🤗🤗

[sparky66 Graduate]

Good for you!!! We all lapse, but as long as you get back to it 👏💥

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to sparky66]

Aw thanks sparky66, that's good to hear 😊

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate]

Glad you got out there in the end. Never be too ashamed to write on this forum. You’ll always find support and motivation here. We’ll help you get out the door 🚪🤗

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Thanks Frizzbomb, that's lovely. Will definitely remember that. This is a wonderful forum 👍😊

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Great, well rescued. Lovely to run at the coast too. Keep going. We’re watching you 🧐

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thank you Baddie!! 😊

[drun]

CressidaB Sometimes things in life do get in the way that stop us from doing things and you hardly lose any condition from not running for two weeks and after that loss is gradual.

Take some time out if you need to and start back on the programme where you feel comfortable, you are allowed to repeat a week or run if you want.

Keep up the good work.😀

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to drun]

Thanks drun, that's really useful info. And thanks for your understanding and encouragement. Very kind.

[Dabby-dot Graduate]

Ah just like me. Albeit, I procrastinate when it comes to working rather than the running. But I do it so much and I hate it.

Just so you don't feel alone... 😂

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to Dabby-dot]

Thanks Dabby-dot. I procrastinate when it comes to work too. Solidarity amongst procrastinators (I think!!). Thanks for your support 😊

[Sculpt2]

Well done! The mental attitude is half the battle (certainly is for me!) I have repeated weeks, especially after a break with illness. You just need to stick with it. You should be proud of yourself for pushing to carry on!!

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to Sculpt2]

Thanks very much. So true!

[Hepsibah]

haha, it's not unusual, I managed to put it off for 5 days! I ran last weds and when Friday came along I put it off til it was too late to go out. I cldn't possibly run on a weekend day so Sat and Sun came and went but then with huge effort I ran my W9R1 this morning (monday). I'm sure I read that you cld leave two weeks before losing the ability 🤞 Good luck on week 5. I may or may not run on Wednesday...........

🤔

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to Hepsibah]

Ha ha, very relatable, glad I'm not alone. Thanks. Yes, earlier in this feed drun said 'you hardly lose any condition from not running for two weeks and after that loss is gradual.' You are at week 9. How amazing. I will look forward to hearing about you graduating. Good luck! Thanks again 🙂

[Frenc Graduate]

Brilliant! No more skulking 😆, that’s for sure. You beat the gremlins big time and had a lovely run, well done. Let us know how Tuesday’s run goes, all the best. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to Frenc]

Thanks so much Frenc. You are very kind 😊

[Karis28 Graduate]

Well done CressidaB for finding your running mojo 👏 I set myself a time window to run on my running days which is anytime between 6 and 8am. I know it’s early but it’s cooler (I still get very hot and sweaty when running) and once done I’m set for the day. I run on specific days, Saturday Monday and Wednesday. I then go for long walks in between running days. I find having a set week really helps me and keeps me motivated. Stick with it you’re doing brilliantly 😊

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to Karis28]

Tha Karis28, sounds like good idea to have a regular routine. I also love the early mornings. And walking on in-between days. Thanks for the sharing what works for you. Good luck 👍