For me, finding the enthusiasm to go out running is a huge battle with myself.
I always end up trying to talk myself out of it about 5 minutes before I leave, thankfully my brain usually wins the battle. My brain is the sensible one because I know that in the long run this will be worth it- the 30 mins to 1 hour of pain will be outweighed by the success and joy that I feel at the end of my run (along with the hot flushes and sweats that follow)
My body is the one that know the pain it's about to endure so is doing everything in it's power to prevent this from happening, like refusing to get out of bed!
I love bootcamps and I have been doing one close to me, impact fitness, for about 2 years now, there is a really good group of people and I see it more of a social thing rather than the dread I get from running! I see the regular bootcampers and our trainer more like good friends that I see socially as well, so it's like going to school, you know the point of it is beneficial, but you have to do some difficult things that are made easier by your friends. I also like Bootcamp because I am very competitive and I know that I can unleash that at Bootcamp, whereas when I run... I tend to be somewhere close the back, which is not ideal for someone competitive because I run with some great runners and if I try to keep up I will probably end up collapsed in a pile down poo alley- not ideal!
I have a great running group- the SPD's and they are fantastic for motivating me and making me feel like I could enter a half marathon (I have now completed two 😁 with their help). The only downside to this is these guys are dedicated runners, they are out every weekend clocking up the miles and I haven't joined them since April, I know that I need to start again and I am feeling very guilty, this is where most Sunday mornings in my brain vs body fight.. I'm ashamed to say, my body (and bed) usually wins! So I am writing this today after my run, currently going through the hot flushes period, laying on my bed in my underwear.. with a fan directed at me, and I am dedicating my next Sunday morning to the SPD's. If I promise you this on my beloved blog then I WILL do it, and you guys can all egg me on! I will keep you posted!
The best way that I have found to keep myself running is by entering races, the last race I entered was a 10k in Victoria Park but that was back in May- this is where I have gone wrong- so I am now on the hunt for a nice 10k to get me back into training for, if you know any that you can recommend, then please let me know!
To summarise, brain should always conquer body because your body will thank you for it later! Now go for a run!!
Love life,
Emma xxx