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Too busy to run? Try productive running.

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Too busy to run? Try productive running.

17th May 202117th May 2021

Are you too busy to run? Do you struggle to find the time to train? When you’re running are you constantly thinking of all the things you need to do…

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So often it’s our run that gets knocked off our to-do list. Other seemingly more important things take precedence. Just pause before you do this. While emergencies do happen often we just need to make ourselves the priority. Chances are everything else will still get done and we’ll feel better equipped to cope and crack through the rest of the list. We need to lose the guilt. Do you agree?

I’ve been there. Stopped suddenly after an endurance event and nearly keeled over. Here are my tips for what to do if you feel faint when you stop running.

A shout out to all our four legged running pals. They’re such great motivation to go out. Honey took a bit of persuading to get out of the car tonight - something had spooked her I think. We have a great little running relationship after many years keeping pace with each other. She knows all my little calls and tweaks on the lead. She’s a bit slower than she was but that suits me fine 😂 (She refused to look at the camera tonight!) Tell me about your running dogs … 🐕 🐶 🐩

Evening swim for my daughter. I chose not to get in. I really dislike cold water! I know how popular it is and the health benefits are becoming more and more well known. Maybe I’m missing out but I really can’t bring myself to do it. Give me a hot bath any day. How many of you regularly submerse yourself in freezing water and am I really just being pathetic? 🙄

Here’s the take homes from my recent blog and IGTV on finding the motivation to run. Lots of people told me they identified with my issues! It’s not easy for any of us and we need to constantly employ strategies to keep us going. We know we want to run but sometimes it doesn’t feel that easy! Hope these help. Let me know yours to add to the list.

Need a Father’s Day present?! I’ve had such brilliant feedback from men who have read Run Well. Lots of men’s health in it - testicles, prostates, nipples and more. Could be the answer to your problem #betterthanapairofsocks #runwell Thanks @adventureman so glad you liked it!

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