Just a general thread about running. How's your running going? What are you training for? Did you get new shoes? Sporting an injury etc....
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I'm detrained and can't seem to get off my arse. It's probably a bit of depression? Would appreciate some help.
Same thing happened to me, and I'm still a shit-show (my current cap is about a 3k). The running won't happen if you don't make it happen; don't let your brain win, it's working against you. Get out there and show it who's boss.
Yes somebody put this on a Post-it note and stick it to my mirror, and my face.
Me too! I'll get enough motivation to force myself to do one workout, swearing I'm back to my routine, but 2 days later when I'm supposed to go again I'm like "I don't wanna!". I've lost muscle and gained fat in the last few months.
What's going on, I love exercising!
First thing I would suggest is to be kind to yourself and forgive yourself, and then... baby steps. Not only do baby steps eventually compound but they prevent any over training from holding yourself to old expectations.
I guess that's how I did it the first time around, but damn if I don't feel stuck to the sofa.
Sometimes the act of just putting on my shoes (without giving it much more thought) would get me over that hump. And like others said, baby steps. Start with just around the block or down the street/road and back.
If only I could get those shoes on 😅
I've heard this before, but I've definitely had those days where I just know I'm not feeling it. I try not to let my brain win, and I attempt to be disciplined, but I've been out the door actively beginning a jog around the neighborhood and I just stop before I get to the end of my street. Or it'll be Hella hot so I'll opt for a treadmill and I'll jump off after 2 minutes.
I have no idea what to do on days like that. I just try to make sure I don't use it as an excuse to completely fuck up my routine by skipping additional days.