Unmotivated, and i need something new!

rsclause

I would look for a running buddy. Check out a running club or store. If you get two or more you may be able to get out before the sun comes up. Cost of shoes could be a problem though.

tiffanyfoundit

@tiffanylacourse just got into a size 2 jeans and extra small dress & comfortably (yay NSV!!) but I don't think I need to push myself any further along that road, minus belly toning - which is more of an eating thing, I think.

@DancingMoosie A lot of the videos that I have been doing since starting this thread have been kickboxing and turbo jam style. I should definitely look more into that program and see what they got going on !

@anthropologizing I have heard Blogilates mentioned before, sounded like some sort of actual type of workout (like pilates or something...) I will give them a look too! Monthly challenges sound great. I like having something new to do.

@rsclause I would love a running buddy. Once my boyfriend gets back from the army I am making his butt get up and run with me whenever I can. I would love to get some more people to run with. Hopefully when I move (whenever that happens) I can find people who work out before the sun comes up with me like a crazy person.
I got pretty good shoes, they'll need replacing soon I think. But sales are always a thing I got my current $80 pair for $45.

DancingMoosie

I got all my turbo jam dvds from inter-library loans, so haven't spent any money to try them. If I find something awesome that I want to do all the time, I can always go on amazon and order my own. But why do that when I can borrow for free? Some libraries don't do that, so check it out. You might ask around, you'd be surprised how many people you know have old videos laying around and don't use them anymore.

Personally, I like to run alone. I can set my own pace and have my own thoughts or listen to music. Once you find a pair of running shoes that work for you, buying online sales is the best IMO. I like Mizuno, and got my last 2 pairs online for less than half the msrp.

briscogun

blues4miles wrote: »

Go walking at lunch?

Why'd you switch from long distance running to HIIT? If every run is hard, I can see why you'd hate it.

Also, You Are Your Own Gym. Might be able to get a copy from the library or something, body weight training. There's probably a lot you can do without getting new equipment, especially if you haven't been doing much weight training so far.

Join a local running group that meets up in the evenings so you can run and still be safe while running with others?

This is what I do. You sound a lot like me: treadmill and minimal equipment at best. I do the YAYOG 3 days a week and a C25K I'm just finishing up on in a week or so.

Also, try coming up with new goals to motivate you. Maybe it's running a sub 30-minute 5K, or doing X number of push-ups, or rocking abs by summer. I have to have a goal for my workouts, otherwise why work out if it's not to achieve something? Fitness goals are so much fun, too!

tiffanyfoundit

@DancingMoosie yeah, I don't know if the library here would... but all the video ideas gives me something to look up on youtube, which is where I found most of my workouts. It may not be an entire series, but usually there is a half hour clip or something like that which is something.

I like running alone, but I used to play soccer and I know that I can push myself more if I put myself against other people. That's how I got fast when I was playing, cause I would just be like, "okay she's in front of you... catch up to her..." and then keep that pace until I pushed myself to beat someone else (depending on the type of workout is was tbh) I didn't even think online sales. I love my current running shoes- I bet they're cheaper online now. that is an awesome idea.

@brian_gunther That is me! I keep hearing the YAYOG thing, so I will look into it. I definitely do body weight training, so having a program/system would be cool.

I am definitely trying to find a new goal right now. Right now, I am definitely lost on the goal thing. once I hit my last one (5k in 21 mins) I kinda was like... ummm now what. I don't really have the need/desire to run much farther than that (I do up to about 5 miles when doing longer distance runs in between the HIIT stuff) and I know my body well enough to know that really pushing that speed time will likely result in an injury, cause of past injuries that like to flare up. And when I hit a crazy speed goal ( In October I hit 1.5 miles in 9:30) last time it kinda tore me up for a bit between my hips and knees.
So I am just trying to find ways to challenge myself until I find what is going to drive me.

troytroy11

Hello Tiffany,
There have been many times in my life where I was in a similar situations as you are now. What I have done is I got creative with the little to no equipment I had. Continuing to work out and stay fit should never cost you one dime. There is a slew of info on the web and YouTube about body weight work outs. The cool thing about that is you pick the exercise you like and you compete against yourself. All you need to do is beat your last log, time, rep, etc.
You can do ANYthing you want if you think about it.

Sweet13_Princess

Just thought of something.... but if you have a video service like Netflix, I was able to find some workout videos on there. I'm also thinking that Amazon Prime or Hulu might have some too... but I never really checked there.

Shannon

tiffanyfoundit

@troytroy11 thank you! I'm figuring it out and trying to find new ways to push myself everyday. Sometimes you hit a wall, and you gotta keep pushing through til you figure it out again.

@Sweet13_Princess I never even thought about Netflix! That's an amazing idea !
I'll check that out.

Wicked_Seraph

tiffanyfoundit wrote: »

@Wicked_Seraph I think it is just working out in general. I don't seem to have anything to work towards and I have hit the goals I wanted to, so since I am not actually working towards something I've gotten bored. And I was running out of ideas on how to change it up (which has changed now! I have lots a huge list of ideas off this list!) I've heard good things on the Zombies Run stuff! Sounds pretty creepy!! I don't necessarily love running, but I do really like the runners high and the getting faster thing. Makes me feel strong, which is awesome.

I think I need to find a solid goal to work towards again, cause that's what really pushes and drives me.

@tiffanyfoundit Goals, imho, are immensely helpful in keeping something that might otherwise seem monotonous more interesting. If I just told myself, "I'mma start trying to run farther"... I'd never lace my shoes. I need something concrete (kinda the same way settling a specific numeric calorie goal is way more helpful than just "eat less"). Telling myself, "I want to run 5K" gives me something to work towards - and OMG, hitting new personal bests is the BEST feeling. What's nice about the Z5K is that they acknowledge, yes, this is more difficult than you've done, but dude, you can do it. There's something about already feeling like hot stuff for running 15 minutes and kicking your own *kitten*... and having your app basically confirm that yes, you are indeed kicking *kitten*.

For the Z5K/ZR! apps, there's also a storyline to keep your interested, and ZombiesRun has a basebuilding mechanic that sorta "gamifies" the experience, as well. In either case, it helps to give yourself something to look forward to that might not necessarily be the workout lol. You might find it helpful to prop up your phone and find something on Netflix to enjoy during your walk/jog/run. If you can't do so, maybe find an audiobook or podcast?

troytroy11

You are welcome Tiffany, and that is very well out about figuring out how to push through the wall! Sometimes you have to climb out if it, sometimes you push it over and sometimes you just have to break through it.