Runner seeking motivation

xrunlukerunx
xrunlukerunx Posts: 37 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Im back again and struggling with motivation big time. I have a marathon in October (my 2nd one) but really finding it hard to get out there most days to run. After some new running friends to help motivate me and me them. Thanks!

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  • mabearof6
    mabearof6 Posts: 684 Member
    Do you listen to any books, podcasts or music while you run?
  • h1udd
    h1udd Posts: 623 Member
    I'll add you .... only recently got into running, but my commute was boring me on the bike, so decided to run in instead. I have loads of motivation I can share ... infact if anything I am a little too enthusiastic and require friends to tell me to ease off, rest more and eat more !
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    here is a bunch of runners.

    i hear you. i have awful motivation.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    What are you struggling with? Is it energy, desire to do other things when you should be training, lack of interest in running?
  • mirianyusm
    mirianyusm Posts: 89 Member
    edited May 2018
    Hi, I am back at running too and I am going to run the Chicago Marathon (second marathon ever) in October. I also lack motivation and energy. It seems that I cannot cut calories and train at the same time. Maybe because I train alone. I know I just have to DO IT! but... I am 59 by the way.
  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    I loved getting out there and running daily. This winter I snapped something in my ankle skiing and it has been very difficult to get back into the groove. I guess I am struggling in the motivation department too. I was thinking about doing a full marathon this year but that doesn't seem possible now. I feel like if I can just get out there for two weeks of running I can get over the hump but my streak is only four days so far.

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