So you think you're too tired to workout?

dadeys1

We’ve all been there…we get ready to work out and just don’t know where we’re going to find the energy. For me, today was one of those days. But I’m glad to say some motivation was provided when I needed it the most. As I sat in the locker room in my workout gear, ready to go, trying to get motivated when I noticed an elderly gentleman (late 70s I’d guess), still wet from his swim, walking back from the pool…with his cane. I said to myself, “You think you’re too tired to work out? That guy’s got a cane and he’s knockin’ it out. ” That was all the motivation I needed. I’m happy to say it carried me through 4 miles (35 min) on the treadmill. So the next time I try to make excuses, I’m going to think of that guy who gave me the boost and the jumpstart to get me going. Thank you sir!

runmybunsoff

Aw. This made me smile! Thanks for posting, and good for you!!

MostlyWater

A cane does not equal tired, but I get what you're saying.

tlmichelson

Thanks for this - much needed motivation as I am yawning this afternoon after an early morning workout!

augstrac

Very motivating! I needed that right about now.

Lissakaye81

This reminds me of when my finace and I last climbed Mt Lassen, on our way up a man in his 60's at least passed us joggin up the mountain! Then he passed us a while later going down while we were still going up! Talk about getting burned haha!

penrbrown

After 12.5 hours of work I think I'm entitled to say I'm too tired to workout and I think 'excuses' isn't what can be used to describe my exhaustion at that point...

and yet after 12.5 hours of work, when my body is bone tired, I still get my *kitten* up and go for a walk. Every night. Not easy. Not fun... but I do it.

Having said that, I totally understand people who need a break now and then, just so long as the break isn't every day!

JonesJennings

Good stuff. The times when it's difficult are the times when you're winning.

jenniferpowell1980

Ive now come to realise that i feel tired if i HAVENT exercised and ive ate crap. I find that once i start walking and munching them apples my energy comes back 10 times. So now when im feeling to tired to do something i go for a little stroll to bring back the energy and burn off whatever crap i must have ate to make me tired. (Obviously this is not counting the 'end of day' tiredness, then i just go to bed!)

As for the man with the cane, hope thats me when im 70!!!

Fieldsy

When I am really tired (not just feeling lazy) I will not workout because I know it will be half-assed

Thats why I try to workout as early as possible lol

myogibbs

Thanks for posting!!! It just goes to show the benefits of consistent exercise AND...proud of you and your 4 miles...way to get it done

dadeys1

Well said and well done. Keep it up!

Bumdrahp

LOVED reading this!!!! I'll keep that in mind tom. when I get home from work and don't feel like planting my butt on my bike!!!!

xHelloQuincyx

thats a really great way to think about it :]

jenj1313

NICE :-)

W0zzie

Inspirational

@jenniferpowel - word for word - absolutely

clairegogogo

Awe I want to meet this inspiring sweet old gentleman!

bradphil

I had a similar experience seeing a man with a prosthetic leg....I said to myself "are you really complaining about something that man wishes he could do everyday?"