A promise for tomorrow...

[r4chsm1th]

Okay, I'm being completely honest when I say I didn't want to go out today. I'm on w5r2 and I've already postponed it a day already!

Recently there's been a definite loss of motivation and I'm not really sure why... I think it might be because I'm back from uni on a break and I haven't really felt like going out!

I've been procrastinating a day today putting off the run, and when I finally got ready to go out I couldn't find my headphones so I can't go out!

So I'm writing this blog as a promise to myself that I WILL go out tomorrow, because having a 3 day break is pushing it.

I'm getting a bit worried/scared at this sudden loss of motivation, and I really hope that it isn't long term because I really want to graduate! I've come to far!

[caz1_ca Graduate]

Don't sit thinking about it just get out and do it. If you think too long you will talk yourself out of it, thats what I did on Saturday and I really had to force myself out on Sunday, but was glad I did.

So get out there and enjoy your run.

[con-brio Graduate]

I agree with caz1_ca. Been there a couple of times myself, but once out the door everything changes and the feeling of achievement is unbelievable.

If it helps to spur you on, keep a diary or chart (plus checklist to avoid hiccups). I've now got a colourful calendar in the kitchen: blue for runs, red for swims, yellow for S&F and green for walks. Not having been able to do anything these past 4 days is immediately obvious...

[bronaghsheehan1 Graduate]

Sometimes we all need a few days rest , good luck for tomorrow !

[Maisiemugwump Graduate]

A few days rest can sometimes help and maybe you will find that when you do run it won't be as bad as you thought and this will spur you on for the rest of the programme. I am sitting here reading posts to spur me on to do this very run

[LMS2110 Graduate]

Me too R4ch and Maisie! I made a first attempt at this same run on Friday and completely ran out of breath. Snow underfoot doesn't spook me but having no air in my lungs is really scary. I know I've had a longer break than recommended, so know I must venture out tomorrow or I'll lose my momentum of the rest of the challenge. I'll read a few more inspirational blogs and fill my head with a happy image of at least three of us successfully completing this nemesis run tomorrow! Come on girls, we can do this

[julieg21]

I'm on same run and planning to do it tomorrow, but after run 1 being so hard, I'm dreading it. Best of luck to us all for this week, I'm certainly finding it the hardest week so far, and the weather is certainly not helping. I bought myself a buff today I'm hoping that will help with the breathing.