I was talking to my friend Jess yesterday, who is also a coach and we were chuckling at all the excuses that we heard. (and know that I have said all those same excuses to myself!) And I mentioned that it’s not an excuse, it’s a broken tape that’s in your head that may be in need of changing.
| Example: | Change to: |
| Too tired | Running will help me get better sleep |
| Too stressed | Running will help me be more in my body than my head |
| Kids need me | I’ll check with other half or caretaker/neighbor/friend for help |
| Feeling sick | I’ll come out and see how I do. (unless you are contagious) |
| Hungover | Fresh air will do me some good |
| Haven’t run all week | I’m well rested to run |
| It’s too cold | I have layers to dress in |
It takes a few passes to retrain your head, but you’ll that excuse tape will start being a little softer each time. Promise.