Need motivation

[paul1960]

Need motivation to get going for my half marathon in October got a 12 week training plan but just cant seem to get doing

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

What plan are you using? Post a link if there is one, and we can have a look.

What do think the problem is? What have you enjoyed about running in the past, that is missing from your training now?

If you are struggling with motivation, have a think about why you signed up for the half marathon in the first place - it really helps to remember your original motivation for doing something.

[paul1960 Marathon in reply to roseabi]

runnersworld.com/uk/trainin...

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to paul1960]

Looks like a nice sensible plan. What week are you on?

[paul1960 Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Should be on week 3

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to paul1960]

Should be? So you haven't really started it then, I suppose. That's fine, it happens!

Tell me, why do you want to do the half marathon?

[paul1960 Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Feel like I want to do it .it seemed a good idea at the time I know I will do it but cant seem to get started yet

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to paul1960]

Those are great motivations! Imagine crossing the finishing line and collecting your medal!!! 🏅😍

And just get out there, one foot in front of the other...

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If you can just get started, I think the momentum might carry you on. I’m certainly finding that with mine. It’s kind of nice to relinquish control and let the plan dictate what I do, for a change. Which half are you doing?

[paul1960 Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Manchester wiggle

[misswobble Marathon]

I hope you’re motivated by having an event coming up 😃👍🏃‍♂️🥾

[Clairecandothis Marathon Half Marathon]

I quite liked having a plan after just running the same routes after a while. My momentum got going as I started to increase my distances, no more than 10%, but that buzz and sense of acheive I had from couch to 5k and then Jules plan to 10k came back as I started hitting 12k, 15k, 19k. I reached 19k on a random run where my plan was just to do a gentle 15k but some runs are just good and my confidence grew after that! What I do wish I had done was follow an actual training plan for my first half as well as try different gels for energy. It sounds as though the gremlins have got to you but two runs will put them to rest. October is close.... not too close but close enough to need to start training! Visualise the finish of your race and how you will feel. Then think how you will feel if you don't do it. Then get up and go if you still want that medal lol.