The key to exercising is finding something you enjoy and look forward to, then it’s less of a chore.
I remember in my Uni days I ran because I thought I should. ‘Running is good for me ‘ I thought. And I hated every minute of it! It hurt-everywhere. So I gave up.
I returned to road running at a later stage of my life and I kind of enjoyed it -more for the friendships I made. The running itself was demanding, uncomfortable at times both physically and mentally. I felt that if I stopped to walk, I’d failed in some way. Then if I tried to run again, I’d lose my rhythm. Eventually as I attempted to run further, injuries came and I enjoyed it less, until I gave up-again!
Fast forward a few years and through a client, I discovered trail.
I walked at first and that took me to places around the Adelaide hills that I didn’t know existed. This trail thing is good!
Then I ran a little and my body loved it. Then I ran some more-still loving it.
I went from 0ks to 56ks in 9 months and I haven’t looked back.
Trail running gives me nature, freedom, being part of a great community and a sense of achievement and well-being.
I love it and it’s not a chore.
Find something that makes you feel good physically and mentally and then the benefits are bi-products of doing what you love.
And of course include regular massage to keep you doing what you love!
