missing mojo

[cupcakesandstilettos]

I'm not sure what has happened. I did the race for life 8 days ago, and it was really good, best time ever, euphoria etc. I knew the next run might be tough, so I took it slow and somehow felt achey and sluggish. The next run was a treadmill and I didnt enjoy it at all. So yesterday was a week to the day after RfL and now I really didnt want to go out. Sneakily took the dog pretending this would be OK, but really I knew that she couldnt do it and so I wouldnt have to!! Sure enough, after 20 minutes of slowish running (and 1 poo stop) she starts walking. So I went home. But in my heart I feel I have lost my motivation. I am going to try this Canix idea of running with the dog, but gradually building up her fitness, and I hope that this will re-enthuse me. Has anyone else lost their mojo when there isnt a target (like end of C25K, or RfL)? And does anyone else do Canix?

[hollyO Graduate]

The same happened to me after I graduated and took about 4 runs before I felt motivated again. I am still flying high on the euphoria of my Race for Life which was yesterday and a PB for me too. I have a nagging thought that I might be heading down again too! I dont really have a plan and I know I need one. Maybe a Parkrun or find another 5K. Good luck to you

[TJFlute]

OK Cupcakes, Your goal was to get to the Race for Life and you did this and did it well

Now you need to get your stilettos off and decide whether you want to continue running with a NEW goal (and there are a million to choose from) or go back to before; i.e running not in your life.

Race for Life was a fantastic achievement but I think you have a lot more in you.

The dog will pick up on your own vibes and she will opt out if you do!

[TJFlute]

Actually I love stilettos, so maybe leave them on!!!

[Greg_M Graduate]

I have every sympathy and I find that quite normal after a race, something about the event hypes you up and the next run or two are really flat.

Don't worry keep on trucking (assuming you stil want to) and it'll come back. I just got used to it and had forgotten. Don't make any serious life choices while in the post race slump.

However I bumped into the Canix crowd on one of my runs and they looked to be having a lot of fun.

Keep your chin up.

[BTX4 Graduate]

Know how you feel. I am struggling along not really making any progress at the moment and am finding it hard to get motivated. Just hanging on in there making myself do 2 5k runs a week ( one of them a park run ), a gym or Nordic walk too.

Am planning on getting my youngest dog and I kitted up with a Kisi belt and harness so he can come out with me but desperately need the new podcasts to come out to give me a focus.

Don't think this rotten wet weather helps. I used to come in from work itching to put my trainers on and get out. Not in this!

Hey ho......