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    So you think you're too tired to workout?

    Posts: 40 Member
    edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
    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!

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    • Posts: 224 Member
      Aw. This made me smile! Thanks for posting, and good for you!! :)
    • Posts: 4,294 Member
      A cane does not equal tired, but I get what you're saying.
    • Posts: 1 Member
      Thanks for this - much needed motivation as I am yawning this afternoon after an early morning workout!
    • Posts: 14
      Very motivating! I needed that right about now.
    • Posts: 224 Member
      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!
    • Posts: 2,685 Member
      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!
    • Posts: 59 Member
      Good stuff. The times when it's difficult are the times when you're winning.
    • Posts: 68 Member
      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!!!
    • Posts: 1,105 Member
      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
    • Posts: 182
      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 :)
    • Posts: 40 Member
      Well said and well done. Keep it up!
    • Posts: 1,314 Member
      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!!!! :)
    • Posts: 884 Member
      thats a really great way to think about it :]
    • Posts: 898 Member
      NICE :-)
    • Posts: 262 Member
      Inspirational ;)

      @jenniferpowel - word for word - absolutely
    • Posts: 215
      Awe I want to meet this inspiring sweet old gentleman!
    • Posts: 2
      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?"
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