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Fall Back in Love with Running
Why You Shouldn’t NOT Run
This is a bit of a confusing title and one that hopefully made you think “I wonder what Rob is talking about this time?” I’ve had a lot of conversations with people that have fallen out of love with running and they often give reasons that aren’t actually reasons at all.
Do any of these sound familiar to you?
Common Reasons Why People Quit Running
Information Overload
“I’ve become a slave to the data, I can’t just go out and run like I used to!”
If you suddenly feel like every run has to be a PB then delete Strava from your phone or leave your smart watch at home. It’s really a quite simple fix!
Lack of Improvement
“I’ve stopped enjoying it because everyone is getting better but not me.”
They’re probably not and you should only really care what you’re doing. Better yet, why not just talk to them and ask them what they’re up to? Variety is the spice of life.
It’s Boring
“Running has become so boring and I just don’t get excited by it anymore.”
You’re doing it wrong then, maybe choose a new route? Choose a run that excites and or scares you.
Successfully Achieving Goals
“What’s the point? I’ve already done my marathon now.”
That’s great – why stop there? If you don’t want to do another one that’s fine but if you enjoyed the process, you can still keep running.
Me, Myself and I
“I get so lonely on my runs.”
Sometimes being alone is peaceful, though if it’s not for you then find a group to run with. If you live somewhere with good reception, why not give a friend or family member a call? Sometimes I’ll chat to myself!
Doctors Orders
“I suffer from asthma and the doc says I shouldn’t do it.”
Doctors said the same thing to Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Chris Froome… don’t recognize the names? Have a google.
Money
“All the kit is so expensive!”
Then don’t buy expensive kit, get what you can afford.
Injuries
“I keep getting injured.”
Running isn’t to blame – any movement can cause injury. Mismanaged running causes injuries, not running itself. With a little care given to how often you run, making sure you have the right technique and some strength training, the worst you should ever suffer is a sprained ankle or the occasional blister.
A very wise doctor once told me that they’d rather treat a soft tissue injury as opposed to a lifelong case of type 2 diabetes!
Final Thoughts
This is a little tongue and cheek and also a little bit obvious in terms of the answers. The point I’m trying to get across is running can be intimidating, lonely and sometimes expensive – but it doesn’t have to be.
You define what running means to you and also what you want to get out of it. When you learn to run your own way, to your own rules – there’s nothing else quite like it.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
ENGINE
Double Mikko’s Triangle. We’re doubling the time and aiming to double the calories. Can you match your pace and hold on?
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we're diving into all things handstand push-ups with both strict and kipping variations, plus some fun progressions to challenge your upside-down game. Expect overhead strength work and spicy core finishers, too.
Toes-to-bar will take centre stage on Thursday evening with drills on the low bar and rig to sharpen your skills. Then we’ll move on to capacity work before wrapping it up with core and lat work to boost strength, control, and coordination.
HYROX
Build the Upper body strength you need for HYROX with a focus on sled pulls, farmers carries, push-ups (to power through your burpees), push presses (for stronger wall balls) and SkiErg conditioning.
MOBILITY
We have been quite dominant with mobility for the lower body; per request, we will stick with the flows, but make sure we hit the upper body harder this weekend. This session will be aimed towards the people that have shoulder niggles.
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength session marks the start of the deadlift cycle, following high-volume RDLS. We also have some heavy box squats and volume reps to finish up on Monday. On Wednesday, we will start a paused bench press progression, incorporating some overhead presses and barbell rows as accessories.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on developing the split jerk technique. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 8 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 3x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running1km at effort, into 4 x 400s and then back to 1km of effort. Push hard on the 400s, these should be a 9/10 RPE.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running
10X
1min @ 9/10; 1min @ 3/10
5mins easy jog
then,
4X
4mins @ 7/10; 1min @ 1/10 (easy jog/walking)
Coffee post session at Common Grounds at 7am.
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg deadlifts into a power clean front squat complex, followed by a leg-focused workout that is sure to set the tone for the week.
Strength:
A) Every 2:30 x 5 6/6 Single Leg Deadlift
B) Every 90secs x 5 2 power clean + 2 front squat
Conditioning:
17min AMRAP
3 Power Clean (60/40)
6 Front Squat
9 Box Jump
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, it's all about push and pull in the strength work, with pull-ups, bench press, gorilla rows, and some static overhead strength.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 15-20 sec UB kipping pull-ups
B) Alt EMOM x 10 - 8 DB Bench Press / 12 Alt Gorilla Row
C) Alt EMOM x 9 -M1 - 30 Sec Dual KB OH / 30 sec hollow hold / 30 sec arch hold/rock
Conditioning:
4 rounds for time:
16 Alt KB STOH
1 Lap Car Park Farmers Carry
10 Burpees Over KB
30 Double Unders
Wednesday:
On Wednesday, we will start with some heavy squats, followed by work on both the GHD hip extension and the GHD sit-up, and then a tough interval workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 2 2 1 1 back squat + 1 set AMRAP @ 80% of top single
B) Alt EMOM x 12 - 5/10 GHD Sit Ups / 30 sec Pallof Press L&R / 10-15 Hip Extensions
Conditioning
In a 3-minute window:
15 TTB
30 wall balls
AMRAP cal row
Rest 2 mins x 3
Thursday:
On Thursday, we have some bodybuilding in the strength work, followed by a real test of grip and capacity in the workout with high-volume dumbbell snatches.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 5 6/6 DB Strict Press
B) Alt EMOM x 9 - 30 sec banded tricep extension / 15-20 DB Lateral Raise / 15-20 Barbell Bicep Curls
Conditioning:
For time:
120 DB Hang Snatch
Every 3 mins
15/12 Cal Assualt Bike
10 Hand Release Push Ups
Friday:
Finally, we conclude the week with an awesome partner workout that combines aerobic work with strongman exercises.
Strength:
EMOM x 5 6 Sandbag Over Bar
Conditioning:
In Pairs for Time:
800m run together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
100 Cal Ski
Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
80 Cal Ski
Half Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
60 Cal Ski
Car Park Run (Together)
20 Sandbag Over Bar
40 Cal Ski
This is a bit of a confusing title and one that hopefully made you think “I wonder what Rob is talking about this time?” I’ve had a lot of conversations with people that have fallen out of love with running and they often give reasons that aren’t actually reasons at all.
Do any of these sound familiar to you?
Common Reasons Why People Quit Running
Information Overload
“I’ve become a slave to the data, I can’t just go out and run like I used to!”
If you suddenly feel like every run has to be a PB then delete Strava from your phone or leave your smart watch at home. It’s really a quite simple fix!
Lack of Improvement
“I’ve stopped enjoying it because everyone is getting better but not me.”
They’re probably not and you should only really care what you’re doing. Better yet, why not just talk to them and ask them what they’re up to? Variety is the spice of life.
It’s Boring
“Running has become so boring and I just don’t get excited by it anymore.”
You’re doing it wrong then, maybe choose a new route? Choose a run that excites and or scares you.
Successfully Achieving Goals
“What’s the point? I’ve already done my marathon now.”
That’s great – why stop there? If you don’t want to do another one that’s fine but if you enjoyed the process, you can still keep running.
Me, Myself and I
“I get so lonely on my runs.”
Sometimes being alone is peaceful, though if it’s not for you then find a group to run with. If you live somewhere with good reception, why not give a friend or family member a call? Sometimes I’ll chat to myself!
Doctors Orders
“I suffer from asthma and the doc says I shouldn’t do it.”
Doctors said the same thing to Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Chris Froome… don’t recognize the names? Have a google.
Money
“All the kit is so expensive!”
Then don’t buy expensive kit, get what you can afford.
Injuries
“I keep getting injured.”
Running isn’t to blame – any movement can cause injury. Mismanaged running causes injuries, not running itself. With a little care given to how often you run, making sure you have the right technique and some strength training, the worst you should ever suffer is a sprained ankle or the occasional blister.
A very wise doctor once told me that they’d rather treat a soft tissue injury as opposed to a lifelong case of type 2 diabetes!
Final Thoughts
This is a little tongue and cheek and also a little bit obvious in terms of the answers. The point I’m trying to get across is running can be intimidating, lonely and sometimes expensive – but it doesn’t have to be.
You define what running means to you and also what you want to get out of it. When you learn to run your own way, to your own rules – there’s nothing else quite like it.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 8 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 3x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running1km at effort, into 4 x 400s and then back to 1km of effort. Push hard on the 400s, these should be a 9/10 RPE.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running
10X
1min @ 9/10; 1min @ 3/10
5mins easy jog
then,
4X
4mins @ 7/10; 1min @ 1/10 (easy jog/walking)
Coffee post session at Common Grounds at 7am.
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg deadlifts into a power clean front squat complex, followed by a leg-focused workout that is sure to set the tone for the week.
Strength:
A) Every 2:30 x 5 6/6 Single Leg Deadlift
B) Every 90secs x 5 2 power clean + 2 front squat
Conditioning:
17min AMRAP
3 Power Clean (60/40)
6 Front Squat
9 Box Jump
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, it's all about push and pull in the strength work, with pull-ups, bench press, gorilla rows, and some static overhead strength.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 15-20 sec UB kipping pull-ups
B) Alt EMOM x 10 - 8 DB Bench Press / 12 Alt Gorilla Row
C) Alt EMOM x 9 -M1 - 30 Sec Dual KB OH / 30 sec hollow hold / 30 sec arch hold/rock
Conditioning:
4 rounds for time:
16 Alt KB STOH
1 Lap Car Park Farmers Carry
10 Burpees Over KB
30 Double Unders
Wednesday:
On Wednesday, we will start with some heavy squats, followed by work on both the GHD hip extension and the GHD sit-up, and then a tough interval workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 2 2 1 1 back squat + 1 set AMRAP @ 80% of top single
B) Alt EMOM x 12 - 5/10 GHD Sit Ups / 30 sec Pallof Press L&R / 10-15 Hip Extensions
Conditioning
In a 3-minute window:
15 TTB
30 wall balls
AMRAP cal row
Rest 2 mins x 3
Thursday:
On Thursday, we have some bodybuilding in the strength work, followed by a real test of grip and capacity in the workout with high-volume dumbbell snatches.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 5 6/6 DB Strict Press
B) Alt EMOM x 9 - 30 sec banded tricep extension / 15-20 DB Lateral Raise / 15-20 Barbell Bicep Curls
Conditioning:
For time:
120 DB Hang Snatch
Every 3 mins
15/12 Cal Assualt Bike
10 Hand Release Push Ups
Friday:
Finally, we conclude the week with an awesome partner workout that combines aerobic work with strongman exercises.
Strength:
EMOM x 5 6 Sandbag Over Bar
Conditioning:
In Pairs for Time:
800m run together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
100 Cal Ski
Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
80 Cal Ski
Half Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
60 Cal Ski
Car Park Run (Together)
20 Sandbag Over Bar
40 Cal Ski
ENGINE
Double Mikko’s Triangle. We’re doubling the time and aiming to double the calories. Can you match your pace and hold on?
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we're diving into all things handstand push-ups with both strict and kipping variations, plus some fun progressions to challenge your upside-down game. Expect overhead strength work and spicy core finishers, too.
Toes-to-bar will take centre stage on Thursday evening with drills on the low bar and rig to sharpen your skills. Then we’ll move on to capacity work before wrapping it up with core and lat work to boost strength, control, and coordination.
HYROX
Build the Upper body strength you need for HYROX with a focus on sled pulls, farmers carries, push-ups (to power through your burpees), push presses (for stronger wall balls) and SkiErg conditioning.
MOBILITY
We have been quite dominant with mobility for the lower body; per request, we will stick with the flows, but make sure we hit the upper body harder this weekend. This session will be aimed towards the people that have shoulder niggles.
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength session marks the start of the deadlift cycle, following high-volume RDLS. We also have some heavy box squats and volume reps to finish up on Monday. On Wednesday, we will start a paused bench press progression, incorporating some overhead presses and barbell rows as accessories.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on developing the split jerk technique. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
This is a bit of a confusing title and one that hopefully made you think “I wonder what Rob is talking about this time?” I’ve had a lot of conversations with people that have fallen out of love with running and they often give reasons that aren’t actually reasons at all.
Do any of these sound familiar to you?
Common Reasons Why People Quit Running
Information Overload
“I’ve become a slave to the data, I can’t just go out and run like I used to!”
If you suddenly feel like every run has to be a PB then delete Strava from your phone or leave your smart watch at home. It’s really a quite simple fix!
Lack of Improvement
“I’ve stopped enjoying it because everyone is getting better but not me.”
They’re probably not and you should only really care what you’re doing. Better yet, why not just talk to them and ask them what they’re up to? Variety is the spice of life.
It’s Boring
“Running has become so boring and I just don’t get excited by it anymore.”
You’re doing it wrong then, maybe choose a new route? Choose a run that excites and or scares you.
Successfully Achieving Goals
“What’s the point? I’ve already done my marathon now.”
That’s great – why stop there? If you don’t want to do another one that’s fine but if you enjoyed the process, you can still keep running.
Me, Myself and I
“I get so lonely on my runs.”
Sometimes being alone is peaceful, though if it’s not for you then find a group to run with. If you live somewhere with good reception, why not give a friend or family member a call? Sometimes I’ll chat to myself!
Doctors Orders
“I suffer from asthma and the doc says I shouldn’t do it.”
Doctors said the same thing to Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Chris Froome… don’t recognize the names? Have a google.
Money
“All the kit is so expensive!”
Then don’t buy expensive kit, get what you can afford.
Injuries
“I keep getting injured.”
Running isn’t to blame – any movement can cause injury. Mismanaged running causes injuries, not running itself. With a little care given to how often you run, making sure you have the right technique and some strength training, the worst you should ever suffer is a sprained ankle or the occasional blister.
A very wise doctor once told me that they’d rather treat a soft tissue injury as opposed to a lifelong case of type 2 diabetes!
Final Thoughts
This is a little tongue and cheek and also a little bit obvious in terms of the answers. The point I’m trying to get across is running can be intimidating, lonely and sometimes expensive – but it doesn’t have to be.
You define what running means to you and also what you want to get out of it. When you learn to run your own way, to your own rules – there’s nothing else quite like it.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 8 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 3x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running1km at effort, into 4 x 400s and then back to 1km of effort. Push hard on the 400s, these should be a 9/10 RPE.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running
10X
1min @ 9/10; 1min @ 3/10
5mins easy jog
then,
4X
4mins @ 7/10; 1min @ 1/10 (easy jog/walking)
Coffee post session at Common Grounds at 7am.
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg deadlifts into a power clean front squat complex, followed by a leg-focused workout that is sure to set the tone for the week.
Strength:
A) Every 2:30 x 5 6/6 Single Leg Deadlift
B) Every 90secs x 5 2 power clean + 2 front squat
Conditioning:
17min AMRAP
3 Power Clean (60/40)
6 Front Squat
9 Box Jump
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, it's all about push and pull in the strength work, with pull-ups, bench press, gorilla rows, and some static overhead strength.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 15-20 sec UB kipping pull-ups
B) Alt EMOM x 10 - 8 DB Bench Press / 12 Alt Gorilla Row
C) Alt EMOM x 9 -M1 - 30 Sec Dual KB OH / 30 sec hollow hold / 30 sec arch hold/rock
Conditioning:
4 rounds for time:
16 Alt KB STOH
1 Lap Car Park Farmers Carry
10 Burpees Over KB
30 Double Unders
Wednesday:
On Wednesday, we will start with some heavy squats, followed by work on both the GHD hip extension and the GHD sit-up, and then a tough interval workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 2 2 1 1 back squat + 1 set AMRAP @ 80% of top single
B) Alt EMOM x 12 - 5/10 GHD Sit Ups / 30 sec Pallof Press L&R / 10-15 Hip Extensions
Conditioning
In a 3-minute window:
15 TTB
30 wall balls
AMRAP cal row
Rest 2 mins x 3
Thursday:
On Thursday, we have some bodybuilding in the strength work, followed by a real test of grip and capacity in the workout with high-volume dumbbell snatches.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 5 6/6 DB Strict Press
B) Alt EMOM x 9 - 30 sec banded tricep extension / 15-20 DB Lateral Raise / 15-20 Barbell Bicep Curls
Conditioning:
For time:
120 DB Hang Snatch
Every 3 mins
15/12 Cal Assualt Bike
10 Hand Release Push Ups
Friday:
Finally, we conclude the week with an awesome partner workout that combines aerobic work with strongman exercises.
Strength:
EMOM x 5 6 Sandbag Over Bar
Conditioning:
In Pairs for Time:
800m run together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
100 Cal Ski
Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
80 Cal Ski
Half Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
60 Cal Ski
Car Park Run (Together)
20 Sandbag Over Bar
40 Cal Ski
ENGINE
Double Mikko’s Triangle. We’re doubling the time and aiming to double the calories. Can you match your pace and hold on?
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we're diving into all things handstand push-ups with both strict and kipping variations, plus some fun progressions to challenge your upside-down game. Expect overhead strength work and spicy core finishers, too.
Toes-to-bar will take centre stage on Thursday evening with drills on the low bar and rig to sharpen your skills. Then we’ll move on to capacity work before wrapping it up with core and lat work to boost strength, control, and coordination.
HYROX
Build the Upper body strength you need for HYROX with a focus on sled pulls, farmers carries, push-ups (to power through your burpees), push presses (for stronger wall balls) and SkiErg conditioning.
MOBILITY
We have been quite dominant with mobility for the lower body; per request, we will stick with the flows, but make sure we hit the upper body harder this weekend. This session will be aimed towards the people that have shoulder niggles.
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength session marks the start of the deadlift cycle, following high-volume RDLS. We also have some heavy box squats and volume reps to finish up on Monday. On Wednesday, we will start a paused bench press progression, incorporating some overhead presses and barbell rows as accessories.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on developing the split jerk technique. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
This is a bit of a confusing title and one that hopefully made you think “I wonder what Rob is talking about this time?” I’ve had a lot of conversations with people that have fallen out of love with running and they often give reasons that aren’t actually reasons at all.
Do any of these sound familiar to you?
Common Reasons Why People Quit Running
Information Overload
“I’ve become a slave to the data, I can’t just go out and run like I used to!”
If you suddenly feel like every run has to be a PB then delete Strava from your phone or leave your smart watch at home. It’s really a quite simple fix!
Lack of Improvement
“I’ve stopped enjoying it because everyone is getting better but not me.”
They’re probably not and you should only really care what you’re doing. Better yet, why not just talk to them and ask them what they’re up to? Variety is the spice of life.
It’s Boring
“Running has become so boring and I just don’t get excited by it anymore.”
You’re doing it wrong then, maybe choose a new route? Choose a run that excites and or scares you.
Successfully Achieving Goals
“What’s the point? I’ve already done my marathon now.”
That’s great – why stop there? If you don’t want to do another one that’s fine but if you enjoyed the process, you can still keep running.
Me, Myself and I
“I get so lonely on my runs.”
Sometimes being alone is peaceful, though if it’s not for you then find a group to run with. If you live somewhere with good reception, why not give a friend or family member a call? Sometimes I’ll chat to myself!
Doctors Orders
“I suffer from asthma and the doc says I shouldn’t do it.”
Doctors said the same thing to Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Chris Froome… don’t recognize the names? Have a google.
Money
“All the kit is so expensive!”
Then don’t buy expensive kit, get what you can afford.
Injuries
“I keep getting injured.”
Running isn’t to blame – any movement can cause injury. Mismanaged running causes injuries, not running itself. With a little care given to how often you run, making sure you have the right technique and some strength training, the worst you should ever suffer is a sprained ankle or the occasional blister.
A very wise doctor once told me that they’d rather treat a soft tissue injury as opposed to a lifelong case of type 2 diabetes!
Final Thoughts
This is a little tongue and cheek and also a little bit obvious in terms of the answers. The point I’m trying to get across is running can be intimidating, lonely and sometimes expensive – but it doesn’t have to be.
You define what running means to you and also what you want to get out of it. When you learn to run your own way, to your own rules – there’s nothing else quite like it.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
This is a bit of a confusing title and one that hopefully made you think “I wonder what Rob is talking about this time?” I’ve had a lot of conversations with people that have fallen out of love with running and they often give reasons that aren’t actually reasons at all.
Do any of these sound familiar to you?
Common Reasons Why People Quit Running
Information Overload
“I’ve become a slave to the data, I can’t just go out and run like I used to!”
If you suddenly feel like every run has to be a PB then delete Strava from your phone or leave your smart watch at home. It’s really a quite simple fix!
Lack of Improvement
“I’ve stopped enjoying it because everyone is getting better but not me.”
They’re probably not and you should only really care what you’re doing. Better yet, why not just talk to them and ask them what they’re up to? Variety is the spice of life.
It’s Boring
“Running has become so boring and I just don’t get excited by it anymore.”
You’re doing it wrong then, maybe choose a new route? Choose a run that excites and or scares you.
Successfully Achieving Goals
“What’s the point? I’ve already done my marathon now.”
That’s great – why stop there? If you don’t want to do another one that’s fine but if you enjoyed the process, you can still keep running.
Me, Myself and I
“I get so lonely on my runs.”
Sometimes being alone is peaceful, though if it’s not for you then find a group to run with. If you live somewhere with good reception, why not give a friend or family member a call? Sometimes I’ll chat to myself!
Doctors Orders
“I suffer from asthma and the doc says I shouldn’t do it.”
Doctors said the same thing to Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Chris Froome… don’t recognize the names? Have a google.
Money
“All the kit is so expensive!”
Then don’t buy expensive kit, get what you can afford.
Injuries
“I keep getting injured.”
Running isn’t to blame – any movement can cause injury. Mismanaged running causes injuries, not running itself. With a little care given to how often you run, making sure you have the right technique and some strength training, the worst you should ever suffer is a sprained ankle or the occasional blister.
A very wise doctor once told me that they’d rather treat a soft tissue injury as opposed to a lifelong case of type 2 diabetes!
Final Thoughts
This is a little tongue and cheek and also a little bit obvious in terms of the answers. The point I’m trying to get across is running can be intimidating, lonely and sometimes expensive – but it doesn’t have to be.
You define what running means to you and also what you want to get out of it. When you learn to run your own way, to your own rules – there’s nothing else quite like it.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
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