Motivation

Somedays I really lack the motivation to go out for a run. This is a pretty new feeling for me, as I have always looked forward to runs in the past. Once I am out running I have a great time. I think it must come from being tired. Most nights I get about 6-7 hours of sleep but it is usually broken up into 2 or 3 hour lots (I don't complain as this is a lot better than what a lot of mums get). My days are then spent trying to cram as much in as I can. When I finally get a break, it means everything is done and my husband is home to look after V. It is very tempting to use that time to sit in front of the tv or have a nap. Going out for a run also means I will probably need to pump when I get home as I have missed a feed. When V was sick for a couple of weeks, I basically did no exercise because then I was getting about 4 hours sleep, broken up into 1 hr segments.

I have found the motivation to go back out now. This week I did my longest post pregnancy run - a tick over 15km. I ran in Moggill Forest and it was slow going but that just means it is easy to improve on :) The most amazing part was that in 15km I only encountered one other person. Solitude takes on new value these days.