Get up and go has got up and gone

[geribeliever]

I'm really struggling..having done so well and moved onto the plus 5 k ..I am lacking energy and just lazy..I normally did a run every 2nd night but am really struggling to get going...is anyone feeling the same or is it just me? I need inspiration......

[Greg_M Graduate]

Don't worry about it, its just life we all feel like that about most things from time to time. Treat yourself to an extra day off (or two) then go whether you feel like it or not. Sometimes its just the getting out the door that's hard and it all comes good again.

Use your day off to think up a new route and try out a new bit of kit

[Vivwestie Graduate]

Do it anyway. Ignore the 'I don't want to do it' thoughts and just go. Read something inspirational like 'Finding Ultra' by Rich Roll, and remember that if you don't use it you lose it. There are so many people who would give ANYTHING to be able to run. In the words of Nike 'just do it'.

[jryeaman Graduate]

I've had the same problem graduated decided to take a week off , that turned into two and I'm not fancying the autumnal temperatures and the fact its getting dark early. On the plus side got out again the other day and enjoyed myself, did struggle a bit toward the end but made it. Aiming to be out tonight as well.

Don't worry about it too much!

[Barney019 Graduate]

Ohhhh me too! I ran yesterday first time in ages - I had a bit of sciatica and then I had a really bad cold and then 2 weeks holiday so all in all almost 5 weeks without running. I made myself get out yesterday morning, set my alarm, running gear all laid out - forgetting its cold and darkand foggy these days, have gone back to my tapes and did a week 6 run with a bit of a walk in the middle. I did enjoy it and am determined to get back to where iwas. I've also reread all my blogs and thats reminded me of how good I used to feel after my runs. Maybe that would help? Don't beat yourself up though!

[vixiej Graduate]

put on your running shoes and explore the outside world, see if you can find your get up and go, it's out there somewhere

I think everyone has off days, whatever sport they do, sometimes an extra day off is all that is needed, other times you have just got to push through it, as you don't want one rest day to turn into another and another.

Go for it!

[nickf Graduate]

Me too. After the achievement of reaching the end of the programme I found it really hard last week on my first week post grad running. The wet, wind, dark ..... and I guess most of all not having a defined and structured goal/target to aim for. I've looked at the C25k+ podcasts and wondered how I can 'up the pace' just as I hit one one hills!! So last week and this I've contented myself with doing W9 again - just to keep going whilst I decide what to do next. It has taken some effort to get out the door, but after the firat km or so I'm back in the 'running groove'.

[psarapsych Graduate]

Everybody's said exactly what you need to hear but will you forgive me if I use my 'professional hat' for a moment :-?... here goes... and I'll speak just for myself and my experiences :-)!! Often the problem - when I have developed a structure that requires will power and then dip away from it (for whatever reason) for a little while - is the guilt factor. I tend to put the 'programme' (be it dieting, jogging, quitting smoking etc.) above me so when I break away I feel something like "oooh I am so lazy" or "how awful how will I ever get back on track" which makes me then feel worse!! I've started to plan my break outs so that my body knows it will get some 'allowed break away time' which means I'm not then taken by surprise by my body/brain going on strike on me. Our human organism needs holidays/breaks now and then. We plan our 'away from work' holidays to the nth degree - why not do the same for our bodies every now and then. Then, with permission, the guilt and self-defeating mantras don't come into it and I am in charge of when and how and for how long I will have a break. Hope this helps and I'll take off that 'hat' now !!!

[werekitty Graduate]

I know the feeling, after finishing the programme struggled with just running for 30 minutes with no instructions. To try and remotivate myself I have started the bridge to 10k and joining a beginners running club to remind myself that this is fun!

[groovychick54 Graduate]

Like everyone else I know just what you mean. I have forced myself out the last couple of times by telling myself "one day you might not be able to do it and will be wishing you did it whilst you could" I have used my own music, got some great running tracks, but for familiarity (comfort zone) I often revert to the Samantha Murphy bridge to 10k podcast..

[geribeliever]

Where did you find that podcast groovy chick.....