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Floridaboiler
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 Posted: 09/24/06 - 17:38 Post subject: Loss of Motivation
Lately I have been really struggling to get up in the morning for my runs. I am not sure if it is because of long days at work or what but on the mornings on when I plan to get up early and head out to try and get a long run in I just can't . If I don't get going on some mileage, my December marathon could be a long slow painful one.
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MechEngDropout
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Posted: 09/24/06 - 17:40 Post subject:
Cooler weather is coming, that'll definitely make it easier.
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Floridaboiler
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Posted: 09/24/06 - 21:03 Post subject:
| MechEngDropout wrote: | | Cooler weather is coming, that'll definitely make it easier. |
I sure hope so. It is just way to tough to try and run 8 - 12 miles in the lunchtime heat right now. Plus the fact that work has me very busy makes it real tough to squeeze in that much time off during a lunch time run.
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Posted: 09/24/06 - 21:36 Post subject: Re: Loss of Motivation
| Floridaboiler wrote: | | Lately I have been really struggling to get up in the morning for my runs. I am not sure if it is because of long days at work or what but on the mornings on when I plan to get up early and head out to try and get a long run in I just can't . If I don't get going on some mileage, my December marathon could be a long slow painful one. |
For starters, you don't have to run the marathon in December. If it is going to be long, slow and painful, why even bother, you're beaten before you start.
If I were you I would change my training right around and by that I don't mean cross training. Forget about the marathon in December for the moment.
What's your best time for a 1,500m.?
Chances are you have never tried your self out over the distance. Give yourself at least 3 weeks of shorter more intensive work 3 times per week, then run a time trial. Without me writing out a program, continue on with much the same shorter, sharper type of running and continue to run a time trial, better still a race every week. It will take about 6 hard races over 6 to 8 weeks to really hit your straps.
My bet is Florida, that you will end up with a new PR., feel completely refreshed and still have time to get in a couple of long runs before you run the marathon should you still decide to run it.
Don't let the tail wag the dog Florida.
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GaRebelRunner
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Posted: 09/25/06 - 12:54 Post subject:
I'm going through the same problem right now. My mileage is way down and I seem to find every excuse not to run including not getting up on time on weekends.
To take care of my weekend problems I have rejoined Galloway and start back with them on October 14. I'm packing my gym bag each night so that on days I see I must work 10 hours or more I can take a 2 hour lunch break at LA Fitness and get my daily run in on the treadmill if I can't get home in time for them in the afternoon.
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Posted: 09/29/06 - 23:05 Post subject: motivate
A few things that help me when my motivation seems to be slipping...
1) music or running podcasts
2) reading about running -- if i read about running - stories or training ideas - the night before my run, the morning run is easier to deal with
3) mentally i continue to remind myself how i feel when i run (good) - compared to how I feel when I skip a run (bad)
Not sure if any of that helps. We all deal with motivation differently.
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tdassow
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Posted: 09/30/06 - 12:28 Post subject: Re: motivate
| SDRunner wrote: | A few things that help me when my motivation seems to be slipping...
1) music or running podcasts
2) reading about running -- if i read about running - stories or training ideas - the night before my run, the morning run is easier to deal with
3) mentally i continue to remind myself how i feel when i run (good) - compared to how I feel when I skip a run (bad)
Not sure if any of that helps. We all deal with motivation differently. |
I agree. Change your routine, or make your runs special. Sometimes I overanalyze my performance (or lack thereof) and need to just run. I'm not
a coach and have only ran 1 marathon, but maybe cross-training? Ride a bike for a bit. When I trained for my marathon I figured that to complete the marathon I would have to get used to running when I did not want to.
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tdassow
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Posted: 09/30/06 - 12:28 Post subject: Re: motivate
| SDRunner wrote: | A few things that help me when my motivation seems to be slipping...
1) music or running podcasts
2) reading about running -- if i read about running - stories or training ideas - the night before my run, the morning run is easier to deal with
3) mentally i continue to remind myself how i feel when i run (good) - compared to how I feel when I skip a run (bad)
Not sure if any of that helps. We all deal with motivation differently. |
I agree. Change your routine, or make your runs special. Sometimes I overanalyze my performance (or lack thereof) and need to just run. I'm not
a coach and have only ran 1 marathon, but maybe cross-training? Ride a bike for a bit.
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JustRun
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Posted: 10/01/06 - 04:04 Post subject:
Look for local clubs or a running buddy. Try the Nike Air + program and challenge people online.
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