I find my motivation to run flows in cycles. Sometimes I love getting out there, but lately, it’s been hard. What I’ve found from my past couple months of training is that one good run will pull me out of a funk. The problem? With temperatures continually in the 90s, I’m not sure a “good run“ is in the cards until September. OK, that may sound kind of pessimistic, but really, I already told you I’m in a funk, what do you expect?
Training for the October half marathon has started, and during week 1 I already missed 1 run and came in a mile short on my long run. I’m not that happy about it.
Where do you find motivation when it feels like its gone? I know it will come back, because it always does, like I can’t be done running, but I would like to find a way to get it back sooner rather than later. I’ve signed up to take a restorative yoga class tomorrow evening, hoping it will be less aggressive of a workout, and more calming. I’ll report back, but until then, does anyone have tips to keep going? Find your center? Find motivation when the sun is blazing, and all you want to do is drink a gin and tonic? I’m frustrated and I know this is not the way to start at week 2/15.
My motivation flounders when I m busy and tired. Currently on holiday, so getting up at 6am for a run, no problem. Plenty of food and rest , oh and not having to be in the car by 7:15 is a big help! It’s hot here so I get up early because I couldn’t run in the heat, do you have my sympathies. Mind you I’m not a great runner so not in a position to give advice. Is there anywhere you can access an air conditioned treadmill? Julie
Thanks for stopping by! I do need to get into a routine of either running early or waiting until the sun goes down. I’m still trying to find what works best, and unfortunately, no treadmill!
It is hard coming off a longer race too, You’ve been working hard since April, a couple of off weeks are ok!
I find that trying something new ends up centering me back on running. Now that Jon and I have been rock-wall climbing, I am noticing that I am more motivated to get back into or keep doing other things. I am really enjoying what climbing is doing for my muscles, especially my upper body (obvi), and it makes me think maybe I can run more efficiently or somehow enjoy my runs more now that some muscles I haven’t used in a while are waking up and getting stronger. I’m thinking about kicking around a soccer ball not only because it’s WORLD CUP MADNESS! but also because I want to see what running has done to my shot, which was never very powerful. So yeah, I suggest trying something you haven’t done in a while or have never done, like climbing, kayaking, hula hooping, Zumba, etc.! And no, I’m not just suggesting this so we can beat the July challenge. 😉 When I feel good after trying something new, it makes me feel good about what I can already do.
Thanks for the suggestion, Ellie! That really helps!