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3 Replies Last post: Mar 14, 2008 3:43 PM by Alexsy  
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Jan 17, 2008 11:57 AM

total lack of motivation

I have been a runner (off and on) since 1978 (I am 54 years old now).
10 years ago I ran my first marathon, and in 2003 ran my 2nd. I have
also competed in numerous 5k, 4 mile, 10k, 10 mile and half marathon
distances. I considered myself an avid runner, and pride myself on what
I have accomplished in the past. I have had periods when I didn't run
(for various reasons), but only found the mean and motivation to get
back into it.


Over the last year my motivation has ben zero. I have tried all my old
tricks - registering for races, buying new shoes, going to bed earlier,
reading running magazines, etc. but I have ZERO motivation at this
point, and I don't understand why. I haven't been running hardly at all
since October, and it doesn't seem to be getting any better. I love to
run but I just can't seem to get myself up and out the door. I am so
jealous when I see people running down the road, and then when it comes
to thinking about getting out myself, I find some bs reason not to go.

Anyone have some tips and tricks to help this runner regain his motivation?

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Mar 1, 2005
1. Jan 31, 2008 6:58 PM in response to: denberg
Re: total lack of motivation
go read "Once a Runner"! haha it is great for motivation! if not that go watch prefontaine or some other running movie...
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Jan 21, 2007
2. Feb 4, 2008 9:42 AM in response to: denberg
Re: total lack of motivation
My running club is KEY! I love running on my own but have had your same feelings and when I show up at a track workout, group long run, or a race where people in my club are - it sparks the motivation BIG TIME. It really keeps me going. And I agree with the other post - a great running movie, book, or magazine is good too. I have gotten 'Runner's World' for the past 8 years - sometimes all it takes is a one page article to get me pumped! GOOD LUCK!
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Dec 14, 2007
3. Mar 14, 2008 3:43 PM in response to: denberg
Re: total lack of motivation
Guilt and fear seem to be great motivators for me. :-|