Nearing the big race..... and hating training. How to get th

jo_marnes
jo_marnes Posts: 1,601 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hi all,

I've got my half marathon on 28th Aug. I've been following Hal Higdon's half marathon training guide. Today I ran 9 miles (14.5 kms) and have no idea how I'm going to get myself through 13 miles. It's not a physical issue - my body is fit and I can run. It's all in my head. The whole way is a battle. I'm struggling to focus on the running, I'm not getting my endorphine kick that I'm used too and the whole time I am thinking 'oh god, there s still so far to go'.

I have motivating songs on my ipod but even that has stopped working. I still have 5 training runs to get through, inc 10 miles next weekend!!

HELP! How can I get in the right headspace??

Thanks xxx

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  • hm_day
    hm_day Posts: 857 Member
    Every runner has that "I really don't want to do this" feeling prior to a run. Training is really hard, even for pros. But just think about how great you'll feel when you cross that finish line! Focus on the rewards, not the trials.
  • 321blueeyes
    321blueeyes Posts: 279 Member
    Can you find another runner who is preparing for the same race? When I was newer to distance running, meeting a run club for weekend long runs was the only thing that kept me moving - because we all motivated each other. Eventually you can do it on your own, but as you said it is a mental block, not a physical one!
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