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Running - inspiration needed please

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flumperoo · 16/11/2014 15:03

This time last year I was really into running, runing 25 miles a week and feeling fit and fantastic. Then I had an injury and have hardly done any running since. I now feel ready to get into it again, but I'm finding it really hard to get motivated. I've obvioulsy lost lots of my fitness, so it feels like I'm stating right back at square one, plus it's really cold outside and every time I decide I'll go for a run later, or tomorrow or whatever, when it gets to it, I really can't face it. Also, I've moved from nearby a great country running area, to a built up estate with nothing but streets of houses and I don't like running where lots of people will see me (wuss!).

I know I really just need to get out there and get one with it, but I don't seem to be able to make myself. Any tips please?

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runlikeagirl · 16/11/2014 18:35

I have. I basically had a few years break and after breaking my foot I've manged to get back into it. Has taken a year.

My first few runs were like you said. My first parkrun I fell over and didn't finish. Today I did a 10k race in 55mins.

Little and often. I am a member of a running club and I always put my running stuff on as soon as I get home from work! Less likely to chicken out then.

5madthings · 16/11/2014 18:34

I was running consistently last year about 10km and did the London bupa 10k.

Have been crap this year, managed a few 5km runs.

But have just agreed to do Manchester half marathon with my sister next April.., ha ha ha.

Full of cold at the moment but once we'll Will be getting back out there, I can be your virtual running buddy if you like?

Basically sign yourself up for something so you have s goal is what works for me!

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flumperoo · 16/11/2014 18:30

Has anyone else managed to get into running again after a loooong break and starting from scratch again?

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flumperoo · 16/11/2014 18:29

Thank you for the encouraging words, ladies. I decided to get out and go for a short run. As soon as I started, I decided to make it an even shorter run. Managed a measly 2 miles. My legs felt like lead, my heart felt like it might explode, my lungs felt like they were on fire and I was coughing like I have a 30-a-day habit. Soo disheartening when a year ago I managed a half marathon without stopping. Never want to run again!

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Lottapianos · 16/11/2014 16:06

You've done it before so you know you can do it again. I find with a new exercise plan, for the first month, you just have to make yourself do it - kick your own bum out the door 3 times a week and just get it done.

Then after a month, maybe a bit sooner, you will see results and that will motivate you to do it even more. Good luck and stick with it. Running makes absolutely everything better.

emummy · 16/11/2014 16:01

Are there any parks or country-ish areas you could drive too? It can seem daft to drive to go for a run but I quite often drive to nearby forests to run there, and it's usually pretty quiet except for the odd dog walker. You might feel better if you can get away from the built up areas. I would think that once you do make it out for the first time it will get easier and you'll be back to living it again. Good luck!

Mitchy1nge · 16/11/2014 15:27

it's vile at this time of year isn't it

but anyway:

running club? Ease back in on beginner nights?
buy loads of lovely new running things so you are excited about using them
sign up for something very achievable in the time - 5k 10k?
find someone to run with sometimes

once you are back it will be every bit as moreish as ever