Ever trained for a big event and then completely lost all motivation to the point where you question if you'll ever get your passion back? Because same. For the past few weeks, I've been in what I can only describe as a running slump after completing the Manchester Half Marathon at the end of May.
I'm usually fairly consistent when it comes to running, except for the odd lull from time to time, but I've noticed a pattern after races - once it's over, my motivation can take a serious hit. Don't get me wrong, after following a training plan in the three months leading up to it, I fully intended to take a short break from running when I crossed the finish line. But what I didn't anticipate was how much of a struggle I'd find getting back into my usual routine.
