Hey guys. I need a swift kick in the rear end. I am in serious need of motivation. I don't know if its because of the demands of school or the weather, but I am failing at getting some of my runs in. I've been averaging 3 runs per week and 1 swim. I have a few races set up, but I'm just not motivated to race them. Am I expecting too much for myself right now with grad school and should I just let it go? Ugh. Not good at balancing it all.
Running is my mental-Ctrl-Alt-Del.
Miss Hilary, you are over thinking again.
You work, are in a very demanding grad program and still manage to run 3 times and have now taken
up swimming. I don't see a thing wrong with your internal motivation.
I think hanging out on message boards where everyone always seems to be "racing" something or talking
about racing something or running a zillion miles a week, can make those who aren't feel like they are someone
a lesser runner.
This is patently untrue. We all have priorities and lives and interests other than running (hopefully) and time and
motivation for running can ebb and flow. As long as you keep doing it for the reasons you started then you are
doing fine.
I remember you saying something recently about doing those races for fun. Make it your "goal" to do exactly that
and take some pressure off yourself.
I run a lot of races each year because I love running/cycling and now swimming but also because it's something
I can do with my hubby and that we both love. If he didn't run there is no way I would be taking time away from
him/home/family to train and travel and race 15-20 races a year.
Keep doing what you are doing. I'm 51 and still running marathon so that's proof that there is no time-line and
racing will be there for you when you are ready for it.
Miss Hilary, you are over thinking again. You work, are in a very demanding grad program and still manage to run 3 times and have now taken up swimming. I don't see a thing wrong with your internal motivation. I think hanging out on message boards where everyone always seems to be "racing" something or talking about racing something or running a zillion miles a week, can make those who aren't feel like they are someone a lesser runner. This is patently untrue. We all have priorities and lives and interests other than running (hopefully) and time and motivation for running can ebb and flow. As long as you keep doing it for the reasons you started then you are doing fine. I remember you saying something recently about doing those races for fun. Make it your "goal" to do exactly that and take some pressure off yourself.
This is it Beth. It is so hard to not compare and my life right now is so busy. I'm so used to being motivated, but this program is really kicking my butt and I just have to go with the flow. Its terrible how I feel like a failure for only running 3 days a week. What I needed was a kick in the butt to not be so hard on myself. Hugs. Thanks.
Just think back a few months to how so very miserable you were when you were on the bench. You would have given your left nut to run only three days a week!
Thanks. LRB.
You are hugely motivated. Working toward something so much more important than running.
Instead of beating yourself up about not running enough/racing just picture yourself graduating
with your NP designation. That will be so much better than any darn racing medal you will ever
get.
I am happy to kick you in the rear anytime, just ask!
You are hugely motivated. Working toward something so much more important than running. Instead of beating yourself up about not running enough/racing just picture yourself graduation with your NP designation. That will be so much better than any darn racing medal you will ever get. I am happy to kick you in the rear anytime, just ask!
Instead of beating yourself up about not running enough/racing just picture yourself graduation
Thanks.
Team TJ
With your current schedule, you don't need motivation...you need an eighth day to the week.
Running for TJ because he can't.
Chairman
I am much better at demotivating than motivating. Anyone needs to know what it feels like to feel like nothing you do matters, come to me and I'll make it happen.
Coalition for a Free and Independent New Jersey
OMG. THIS.
I really hope you are not a professional life coach.
Meanwhile, I'm supposed to be studying for an exam this coming Tuesday. I have my book opened to the cardiac system and I'm on here talking to you guys. We can discuss resting heart rates and how to reduce risks of cardiac events by running. LOL.
LOL...
Hilary, you are doing terrific. Everyone here knows that, except you. Be kind to yourself, girl.
PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013
Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013
18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010
LOL... Hilary, you are doing terrific. Everyone here knows that, except you. Be kind to yourself, girl.
Thank you Lily. You know how we get. We are our own worst enemy sometimes.