Not looking for magic answers from this thread but advice/reassurance from people who have been there!
Before and during the first lockdown I was very into running, I wouldn’t say talented but I was very committed and didn’t seem to find it difficult to get out of the door. I ran several marathons over 5 years and my last one was under 4 hours which had always been my goal. Ran a lot to work and during work hours etc. I sort of kept it up through the initial lockdown, which coincided with meeting my now DH, so that probably didn’t help my motivation as I had something else to focus on! Now I WFH a lot which should make it easier to fit in runs but I’ve got used to lie ins and early evenings watching tv.
Since then I’ve just really lost all motivation, I’ve had periods where I’ve ran a few times per week but I can’t seem to get into the habit that sticks. The longer I leave it the worse it gets and harder to start as obviously I’m not as fit as I once was. I realised today I haven’t further than 10 miles for about a year and it feels an insurmountable challenge to get back to it!
Im also putting on weight which I hate, I’m not overweight but not as toned as I was. I miss being able to put on some shorts and not worry about my legs.
Just wanting to see really if anyone has been in a similar position and can give me hope that I can get my fitness back? I’m only 32 so it feels like I should have time but what can I do to motivate myself as I’m really at a loss!