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Combat Challenges
We know it can be tough to stay motivated, especially when things don’t go as we’d planned or hoped. Here are some creative work-arounds for common 5k challenges:
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-I can’t run for 10 minutes; it’s too hard - stay with run/walk intervals
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-Working out alone is boring - find a buddy to stay accountable with on social media
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-I’m not as fast as the others - take the pressure off speed and just keep moving
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-3 miles is too far - don’t look at the big distance; break it into smaller chunks and take it one mile, one minute, one step at a time
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-I’ve fallen behind in the program - don’t skip sessions; pick up where you left off by watching videos or join the group where it is now walking
Celebrate Success
Think about running/walking up a hill or completing a long interval in training… it’s hard but you get there one step at a time, one foot in front of the other. When you’re at the top or end of the interval you’re exhausted, but you also feel strong and proud. Savor that feeling and celebrate how far you’ve come and how strong you are! Some simple ways to celebrate success…
- -Write a blog, brag on social media, post pictures working hard
- -Treat yourself to a non-food reward - what would you work hard for?
- -Graph your progress; steps per day, weight, minutes of activity
- -Keep a journal to see where you started and how far you’ve come
- -Pay it forward - encourage/help someone else
Get Back on Track
It is not uncommon to “fall off the wagon”. Remind yourself why you set out on this journey; was it for better health, peace of mind, to ward off chronic disease, be able to play with grandkids, etc. Don’t lose sight of what matters most to you. Many of us stumble but we cannot give up on ourselves. Perhaps you might consider modifying goals…
- -Train past the Goal Event date if you’re not ready
- -Stop “training” per se and just walk or run for fun
- -Do a walk/run or walk instead of running
- -Find a new recreational activity altogether if running isn't your thing
Let me know how things are going with training and how I can help you reach your goals (Don't reply to this email, but email myself directly: andreamalin@gmail.com). Keep going - you've got this!
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