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Fall Back in Love with Running
Why You Shouldn’t NOT Run
This is a bit of a confusing title and one that hopefully made you think “I wonder what Rob is talking about this time?” I’ve had a lot of conversations with people that have fallen out of love with running and they often give reasons that aren’t actually reasons at all.
Do any of these sound familiar to you?
Common Reasons Why People Quit Running
Information Overload
“I’ve become a slave to the data, I can’t just go out and run like I used to!”
If you suddenly feel like every run has to be a PB then delete Strava from your phone or leave your smart watch at home. It’s really a quite simple fix!
Lack of Improvement
“I’ve stopped enjoying it because everyone is getting better but not me.”
They’re probably not and you should only really care what you’re doing. Better yet, why not just talk to them and ask them what they’re up to? Variety is the spice of life.
It’s Boring
“Running has become so boring and I just don’t get excited by it anymore.”
You’re doing it wrong then, maybe choose a new route? Choose a run that excites and or scares you.
Successfully Achieving Goals
“What’s the point? I’ve already done my marathon now.”
That’s great – why stop there? If you don’t want to do another one that’s fine but if you enjoyed the process, you can still keep running.
Me, Myself and I
“I get so lonely on my runs.”
Sometimes being alone is peaceful, though if it’s not for you then find a group to run with. If you live somewhere with good reception, why not give a friend or family member a call? Sometimes I’ll chat to myself!
Doctors Orders
“I suffer from asthma and the doc says I shouldn’t do it.”
Doctors said the same thing to Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Chris Froome… don’t recognize the names? Have a google.
Money
“All the kit is so expensive!”
Then don’t buy expensive kit, get what you can afford.
Injuries
“I keep getting injured.”
Running isn’t to blame – any movement can cause injury. Mismanaged running causes injuries, not running itself. With a little care given to how often you run, making sure you have the right technique and some strength training, the worst you should ever suffer is a sprained ankle or the occasional blister.
A very wise doctor once told me that they’d rather treat a soft tissue injury as opposed to a lifelong case of type 2 diabetes!
Final Thoughts
This is a little tongue and cheek and also a little bit obvious in terms of the answers. The point I’m trying to get across is running can be intimidating, lonely and sometimes expensive – but it doesn’t have to be.
You define what running means to you and also what you want to get out of it. When you learn to run your own way, to your own rules – there’s nothing else quite like it.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
ENGINE
Building those engines with a partner this week, which means higher intensity intervals across the machines.
GYMNASTICS
We continue to focus on the infamous bar muscle and the Handstand push-up in gymnastics. As always, we break down the skills, and these sessions are for all levels!
HYROX
Anything from a half hyrox to a full hyrox depending on your goals. We will change the distance of the runs so that we all finish together.
MOBILITY
Lower mobility/flexibility takes the front seat now. We will retest a few weeks ago to see if we are improving. The finisher will be upper stabilisation drills.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, have some tough bench press cluster sets and then some upper body accessory work on Monday, followed by a chance to progress the loading on the Single Leg work from last week,
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are dialling in positions with a muscle clean and press followed by a heavy clean hang clean and Jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM.
Track Tuesday
This week is descending 400’s, dialling in some pace work ready for testing next week.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
Back to some hard Vo2max efforts this week. 6 X 4min zone 5!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Hill reps! Our monthly hills session. This week we will start from a different location at the same time.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
Parking is available here (underneath the bridge): https://maps.app.goo.gl/1VEi1knJQncTAopc9
Post run coffees at To the Moon and Back: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YZ2guifBnTQZLokMA
IFE Run WA link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0P8uWduZeiE7kin64pYfa
Saturday Ride
Our longer group ride, for riders who can avg around 30kph n group rides. We welcome anyone to join us.
Start time: 05:59 am
Monday
Time: 5:59pm ONLY
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 10- and 5-minute blocks. Ensure to use the recovery to have the HR come down, if that means walking the recovery that is ok!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have descending 400s, each with a 40 sec rest. You will start at 10km pace and work down towards 3km pace on these reps. This is a chance to run fast with the wider InnerFight Endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Today we have 1km repeats off a 2 min rest. Rest will be standing to ensure the body recoveries after each rep. If you ran hard at Track yesterday, feel free to come along for an easy run.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we have hill repeats. We will meet further up the beach track this week to give us more time on the bridge/hill. Post run coffees at To The Moon and Back.
Sunday
Time: 04:29am
Location: TBC - will be shared in WA
Session: Dubai Run
This will be a fun, social run where we'll stick together, celebrating our passion for running, our community, and the rare chance to go along Sheikh Zayed Road without road rage.
This week at InnerFight, we will start off with some back squats and then leggy conditioning. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics work followed by a tough EMOM. Wednesday, we will Sumo deadlift, then get into a rowing power clean WOD with ascending weight on the power cleans. Thursday, we focus on some upper body pulling work coupled with some single leg work and then some fast short AMRAPS. Friday, we are snatching, followed by a long continuous mover for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Tempo Back Squats & Banded Pull Aparts
Conditioning:
Every 4 mins x 5 sets complete:
2 rounds
8 front squat (50/35)
8 lateral hops over the bar
8 box Jump over
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Holds + Hollow Holds + Dual DB Strict Press + Hanging Leg Raises
B) Toes To Bar
Conditioning:
EMOM15
Min 1 - 5 wall walks
Min 2 -10 burpee shuttle runs (5m)
Min 3 -15 TTB
Wednesday:
Strength:
Sumo Deadlifts + DB Lateral Raises
Conditioning:
20 Min amrap
500/400m row
5 Power clean
*Every round build PC weight starts at 60/40kg plus 2.5/5kg
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Pull-Up Complex - Strict / Kippin C2B / Kipping Pull-Ups
B) Dual KB Front Rack Box Step Ups
Conditioning:
3 Rounds
3 min amrap
6 C2B
12/9 cal Ass bike
rest 2 mins
3 min amrap
6 Kb Push Press (2 x 12/16)
12 KB forward lunge
rest 2 mins
Friday:
Strength:
Snatch Complex - Power Snatch / Overhead Squat / Hang Power Snatch
Conditioning:
Its Friday so 30 Rounds of Fun.... Letsss Gooooo!
This is a bit of a confusing title and one that hopefully made you think “I wonder what Rob is talking about this time?” I’ve had a lot of conversations with people that have fallen out of love with running and they often give reasons that aren’t actually reasons at all.
Do any of these sound familiar to you?
Common Reasons Why People Quit Running
Information Overload
“I’ve become a slave to the data, I can’t just go out and run like I used to!”
If you suddenly feel like every run has to be a PB then delete Strava from your phone or leave your smart watch at home. It’s really a quite simple fix!
Lack of Improvement
“I’ve stopped enjoying it because everyone is getting better but not me.”
They’re probably not and you should only really care what you’re doing. Better yet, why not just talk to them and ask them what they’re up to? Variety is the spice of life.
It’s Boring
“Running has become so boring and I just don’t get excited by it anymore.”
You’re doing it wrong then, maybe choose a new route? Choose a run that excites and or scares you.
Successfully Achieving Goals
“What’s the point? I’ve already done my marathon now.”
That’s great – why stop there? If you don’t want to do another one that’s fine but if you enjoyed the process, you can still keep running.
Me, Myself and I
“I get so lonely on my runs.”
Sometimes being alone is peaceful, though if it’s not for you then find a group to run with. If you live somewhere with good reception, why not give a friend or family member a call? Sometimes I’ll chat to myself!
Doctors Orders
“I suffer from asthma and the doc says I shouldn’t do it.”
Doctors said the same thing to Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Chris Froome… don’t recognize the names? Have a google.
Money
“All the kit is so expensive!”
Then don’t buy expensive kit, get what you can afford.
Injuries
“I keep getting injured.”
Running isn’t to blame – any movement can cause injury. Mismanaged running causes injuries, not running itself. With a little care given to how often you run, making sure you have the right technique and some strength training, the worst you should ever suffer is a sprained ankle or the occasional blister.
A very wise doctor once told me that they’d rather treat a soft tissue injury as opposed to a lifelong case of type 2 diabetes!
Final Thoughts
This is a little tongue and cheek and also a little bit obvious in terms of the answers. The point I’m trying to get across is running can be intimidating, lonely and sometimes expensive – but it doesn’t have to be.
You define what running means to you and also what you want to get out of it. When you learn to run your own way, to your own rules – there’s nothing else quite like it.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Track Tuesday
This week is descending 400’s, dialling in some pace work ready for testing next week.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
Back to some hard Vo2max efforts this week. 6 X 4min zone 5!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Hill reps! Our monthly hills session. This week we will start from a different location at the same time.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
Parking is available here (underneath the bridge): https://maps.app.goo.gl/1VEi1knJQncTAopc9
Post run coffees at To the Moon and Back: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YZ2guifBnTQZLokMA
IFE Run WA link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0P8uWduZeiE7kin64pYfa
Saturday Ride
Our longer group ride, for riders who can avg around 30kph n group rides. We welcome anyone to join us.
Start time: 05:59 am
Monday
Time: 5:59pm ONLY
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 10- and 5-minute blocks. Ensure to use the recovery to have the HR come down, if that means walking the recovery that is ok!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have descending 400s, each with a 40 sec rest. You will start at 10km pace and work down towards 3km pace on these reps. This is a chance to run fast with the wider InnerFight Endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Today we have 1km repeats off a 2 min rest. Rest will be standing to ensure the body recoveries after each rep. If you ran hard at Track yesterday, feel free to come along for an easy run.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we have hill repeats. We will meet further up the beach track this week to give us more time on the bridge/hill. Post run coffees at To The Moon and Back.
Sunday
Time: 04:29am
Location: TBC - will be shared in WA
Session: Dubai Run
This will be a fun, social run where we'll stick together, celebrating our passion for running, our community, and the rare chance to go along Sheikh Zayed Road without road rage.
This week at InnerFight, we will start off with some back squats and then leggy conditioning. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics work followed by a tough EMOM. Wednesday, we will Sumo deadlift, then get into a rowing power clean WOD with ascending weight on the power cleans. Thursday, we focus on some upper body pulling work coupled with some single leg work and then some fast short AMRAPS. Friday, we are snatching, followed by a long continuous mover for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Tempo Back Squats & Banded Pull Aparts
Conditioning:
Every 4 mins x 5 sets complete:
2 rounds
8 front squat (50/35)
8 lateral hops over the bar
8 box Jump over
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Holds + Hollow Holds + Dual DB Strict Press + Hanging Leg Raises
B) Toes To Bar
Conditioning:
EMOM15
Min 1 - 5 wall walks
Min 2 -10 burpee shuttle runs (5m)
Min 3 -15 TTB
Wednesday:
Strength:
Sumo Deadlifts + DB Lateral Raises
Conditioning:
20 Min amrap
500/400m row
5 Power clean
*Every round build PC weight starts at 60/40kg plus 2.5/5kg
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Pull-Up Complex - Strict / Kippin C2B / Kipping Pull-Ups
B) Dual KB Front Rack Box Step Ups
Conditioning:
3 Rounds
3 min amrap
6 C2B
12/9 cal Ass bike
rest 2 mins
3 min amrap
6 Kb Push Press (2 x 12/16)
12 KB forward lunge
rest 2 mins
Friday:
Strength:
Snatch Complex - Power Snatch / Overhead Squat / Hang Power Snatch
Conditioning:
Its Friday so 30 Rounds of Fun.... Letsss Gooooo!
ENGINE
Building those engines with a partner this week, which means higher intensity intervals across the machines.
GYMNASTICS
We continue to focus on the infamous bar muscle and the Handstand push-up in gymnastics. As always, we break down the skills, and these sessions are for all levels!
HYROX
Anything from a half hyrox to a full hyrox depending on your goals. We will change the distance of the runs so that we all finish together.
MOBILITY
Lower mobility/flexibility takes the front seat now. We will retest a few weeks ago to see if we are improving. The finisher will be upper stabilisation drills.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, have some tough bench press cluster sets and then some upper body accessory work on Monday, followed by a chance to progress the loading on the Single Leg work from last week,
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are dialling in positions with a muscle clean and press followed by a heavy clean hang clean and Jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM.
This is a bit of a confusing title and one that hopefully made you think “I wonder what Rob is talking about this time?” I’ve had a lot of conversations with people that have fallen out of love with running and they often give reasons that aren’t actually reasons at all.
Do any of these sound familiar to you?
Common Reasons Why People Quit Running
Information Overload
“I’ve become a slave to the data, I can’t just go out and run like I used to!”
If you suddenly feel like every run has to be a PB then delete Strava from your phone or leave your smart watch at home. It’s really a quite simple fix!
Lack of Improvement
“I’ve stopped enjoying it because everyone is getting better but not me.”
They’re probably not and you should only really care what you’re doing. Better yet, why not just talk to them and ask them what they’re up to? Variety is the spice of life.
It’s Boring
“Running has become so boring and I just don’t get excited by it anymore.”
You’re doing it wrong then, maybe choose a new route? Choose a run that excites and or scares you.
Successfully Achieving Goals
“What’s the point? I’ve already done my marathon now.”
That’s great – why stop there? If you don’t want to do another one that’s fine but if you enjoyed the process, you can still keep running.
Me, Myself and I
“I get so lonely on my runs.”
Sometimes being alone is peaceful, though if it’s not for you then find a group to run with. If you live somewhere with good reception, why not give a friend or family member a call? Sometimes I’ll chat to myself!
Doctors Orders
“I suffer from asthma and the doc says I shouldn’t do it.”
Doctors said the same thing to Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Chris Froome… don’t recognize the names? Have a google.
Money
“All the kit is so expensive!”
Then don’t buy expensive kit, get what you can afford.
Injuries
“I keep getting injured.”
Running isn’t to blame – any movement can cause injury. Mismanaged running causes injuries, not running itself. With a little care given to how often you run, making sure you have the right technique and some strength training, the worst you should ever suffer is a sprained ankle or the occasional blister.
A very wise doctor once told me that they’d rather treat a soft tissue injury as opposed to a lifelong case of type 2 diabetes!
Final Thoughts
This is a little tongue and cheek and also a little bit obvious in terms of the answers. The point I’m trying to get across is running can be intimidating, lonely and sometimes expensive – but it doesn’t have to be.
You define what running means to you and also what you want to get out of it. When you learn to run your own way, to your own rules – there’s nothing else quite like it.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Monday
Time: 5:59pm ONLY
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 10- and 5-minute blocks. Ensure to use the recovery to have the HR come down, if that means walking the recovery that is ok!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have descending 400s, each with a 40 sec rest. You will start at 10km pace and work down towards 3km pace on these reps. This is a chance to run fast with the wider InnerFight Endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Today we have 1km repeats off a 2 min rest. Rest will be standing to ensure the body recoveries after each rep. If you ran hard at Track yesterday, feel free to come along for an easy run.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we have hill repeats. We will meet further up the beach track this week to give us more time on the bridge/hill. Post run coffees at To The Moon and Back.
Sunday
Time: 04:29am
Location: TBC - will be shared in WA
Session: Dubai Run
This will be a fun, social run where we'll stick together, celebrating our passion for running, our community, and the rare chance to go along Sheikh Zayed Road without road rage.
This week at InnerFight, we will start off with some back squats and then leggy conditioning. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics work followed by a tough EMOM. Wednesday, we will Sumo deadlift, then get into a rowing power clean WOD with ascending weight on the power cleans. Thursday, we focus on some upper body pulling work coupled with some single leg work and then some fast short AMRAPS. Friday, we are snatching, followed by a long continuous mover for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Tempo Back Squats & Banded Pull Aparts
Conditioning:
Every 4 mins x 5 sets complete:
2 rounds
8 front squat (50/35)
8 lateral hops over the bar
8 box Jump over
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Holds + Hollow Holds + Dual DB Strict Press + Hanging Leg Raises
B) Toes To Bar
Conditioning:
EMOM15
Min 1 - 5 wall walks
Min 2 -10 burpee shuttle runs (5m)
Min 3 -15 TTB
Wednesday:
Strength:
Sumo Deadlifts + DB Lateral Raises
Conditioning:
20 Min amrap
500/400m row
5 Power clean
*Every round build PC weight starts at 60/40kg plus 2.5/5kg
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Pull-Up Complex - Strict / Kippin C2B / Kipping Pull-Ups
B) Dual KB Front Rack Box Step Ups
Conditioning:
3 Rounds
3 min amrap
6 C2B
12/9 cal Ass bike
rest 2 mins
3 min amrap
6 Kb Push Press (2 x 12/16)
12 KB forward lunge
rest 2 mins
Friday:
Strength:
Snatch Complex - Power Snatch / Overhead Squat / Hang Power Snatch
Conditioning:
Its Friday so 30 Rounds of Fun.... Letsss Gooooo!
ENGINE
Building those engines with a partner this week, which means higher intensity intervals across the machines.
GYMNASTICS
We continue to focus on the infamous bar muscle and the Handstand push-up in gymnastics. As always, we break down the skills, and these sessions are for all levels!
HYROX
Anything from a half hyrox to a full hyrox depending on your goals. We will change the distance of the runs so that we all finish together.
MOBILITY
Lower mobility/flexibility takes the front seat now. We will retest a few weeks ago to see if we are improving. The finisher will be upper stabilisation drills.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, have some tough bench press cluster sets and then some upper body accessory work on Monday, followed by a chance to progress the loading on the Single Leg work from last week,
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are dialling in positions with a muscle clean and press followed by a heavy clean hang clean and Jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM.
Track Tuesday
This week is descending 400’s, dialling in some pace work ready for testing next week.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
Back to some hard Vo2max efforts this week. 6 X 4min zone 5!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Hill reps! Our monthly hills session. This week we will start from a different location at the same time.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
Parking is available here (underneath the bridge): https://maps.app.goo.gl/1VEi1knJQncTAopc9
Post run coffees at To the Moon and Back: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YZ2guifBnTQZLokMA
IFE Run WA link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0P8uWduZeiE7kin64pYfa
Saturday Ride
Our longer group ride, for riders who can avg around 30kph n group rides. We welcome anyone to join us.
Start time: 05:59 am
This is a bit of a confusing title and one that hopefully made you think “I wonder what Rob is talking about this time?” I’ve had a lot of conversations with people that have fallen out of love with running and they often give reasons that aren’t actually reasons at all.
Do any of these sound familiar to you?
Common Reasons Why People Quit Running
Information Overload
“I’ve become a slave to the data, I can’t just go out and run like I used to!”
If you suddenly feel like every run has to be a PB then delete Strava from your phone or leave your smart watch at home. It’s really a quite simple fix!
Lack of Improvement
“I’ve stopped enjoying it because everyone is getting better but not me.”
They’re probably not and you should only really care what you’re doing. Better yet, why not just talk to them and ask them what they’re up to? Variety is the spice of life.
It’s Boring
“Running has become so boring and I just don’t get excited by it anymore.”
You’re doing it wrong then, maybe choose a new route? Choose a run that excites and or scares you.
Successfully Achieving Goals
“What’s the point? I’ve already done my marathon now.”
That’s great – why stop there? If you don’t want to do another one that’s fine but if you enjoyed the process, you can still keep running.
Me, Myself and I
“I get so lonely on my runs.”
Sometimes being alone is peaceful, though if it’s not for you then find a group to run with. If you live somewhere with good reception, why not give a friend or family member a call? Sometimes I’ll chat to myself!
Doctors Orders
“I suffer from asthma and the doc says I shouldn’t do it.”
Doctors said the same thing to Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Chris Froome… don’t recognize the names? Have a google.
Money
“All the kit is so expensive!”
Then don’t buy expensive kit, get what you can afford.
Injuries
“I keep getting injured.”
Running isn’t to blame – any movement can cause injury. Mismanaged running causes injuries, not running itself. With a little care given to how often you run, making sure you have the right technique and some strength training, the worst you should ever suffer is a sprained ankle or the occasional blister.
A very wise doctor once told me that they’d rather treat a soft tissue injury as opposed to a lifelong case of type 2 diabetes!
Final Thoughts
This is a little tongue and cheek and also a little bit obvious in terms of the answers. The point I’m trying to get across is running can be intimidating, lonely and sometimes expensive – but it doesn’t have to be.
You define what running means to you and also what you want to get out of it. When you learn to run your own way, to your own rules – there’s nothing else quite like it.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
This is a bit of a confusing title and one that hopefully made you think “I wonder what Rob is talking about this time?” I’ve had a lot of conversations with people that have fallen out of love with running and they often give reasons that aren’t actually reasons at all.
Do any of these sound familiar to you?
Common Reasons Why People Quit Running
Information Overload
“I’ve become a slave to the data, I can’t just go out and run like I used to!”
If you suddenly feel like every run has to be a PB then delete Strava from your phone or leave your smart watch at home. It’s really a quite simple fix!
Lack of Improvement
“I’ve stopped enjoying it because everyone is getting better but not me.”
They’re probably not and you should only really care what you’re doing. Better yet, why not just talk to them and ask them what they’re up to? Variety is the spice of life.
It’s Boring
“Running has become so boring and I just don’t get excited by it anymore.”
You’re doing it wrong then, maybe choose a new route? Choose a run that excites and or scares you.
Successfully Achieving Goals
“What’s the point? I’ve already done my marathon now.”
That’s great – why stop there? If you don’t want to do another one that’s fine but if you enjoyed the process, you can still keep running.
Me, Myself and I
“I get so lonely on my runs.”
Sometimes being alone is peaceful, though if it’s not for you then find a group to run with. If you live somewhere with good reception, why not give a friend or family member a call? Sometimes I’ll chat to myself!
Doctors Orders
“I suffer from asthma and the doc says I shouldn’t do it.”
Doctors said the same thing to Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Chris Froome… don’t recognize the names? Have a google.
Money
“All the kit is so expensive!”
Then don’t buy expensive kit, get what you can afford.
Injuries
“I keep getting injured.”
Running isn’t to blame – any movement can cause injury. Mismanaged running causes injuries, not running itself. With a little care given to how often you run, making sure you have the right technique and some strength training, the worst you should ever suffer is a sprained ankle or the occasional blister.
A very wise doctor once told me that they’d rather treat a soft tissue injury as opposed to a lifelong case of type 2 diabetes!
Final Thoughts
This is a little tongue and cheek and also a little bit obvious in terms of the answers. The point I’m trying to get across is running can be intimidating, lonely and sometimes expensive – but it doesn’t have to be.
You define what running means to you and also what you want to get out of it. When you learn to run your own way, to your own rules – there’s nothing else quite like it.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
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