If you caught Part 1 you’ll know that this series of shorts blogs approaches starting running from a bit of a different standpoint. (Pun very much intended!).

Part 1 focused on getting really clear about our real reasons for wanting to start a running habit, in part 2 we explore what has stopped us from starting in the past, the things that have derailed previous attempts so that we can make the path to success sooooo much smoother.

Are you prepared to be really honest with yourself?

Note down all the reasons AND EXCUSES (you know which are which!) that have prevented you from developing a running habit in the past.

The purpose of writing these down is to uncover clues about where we really need to start with building our running habit. In the days to come you may be surprised to learn that the first step in your running journey is actually something that seems totally unconnected to your desired end goal….trust the process when those doubts pop up.

Sit with your list over the course of a few hours or even days and add to it as things come to mind.

There will be some things on the list that you might feel embarrassed about or question why you can’t seem to get over the barrier. This is 100% to be expected and is shared by almost all people, if not in relation to running, then certainly about another healthy habit that is proving challenging to embed.

Finding a way to overcome these things on your list is at the heart of priming you for success this time around.

As always, you can get me at connect@clubsynergy.co.uk with any questions.

See you for part 3 soon,

Kelly

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We’ve all been there - staring blankly into space, waiting for inspiration to strike or living in fear of the deadline getting so close we can no longer avoid starting the “thing” we’ve been putting off.

When this happens it’s easy to become so overwhelmed we feel incapable of taking ANY action - in a word we’re BLOCKED!

This blog guides you through a series of questions to help get you unblocked and take action.

Next time you catch yourself saying or thinking “I can’t do this now”, consider the following…

Time

• Is this the right time for you to do this?

• Could you do it at a different time?

• What needs to change in your schedule to allow you to do this?

• Are you prepared to invest this time?

Are you ready to take action? If no, move to…

Task

• Why is this task on your list in the first place?

• Do you know exactly what the required outcome of this task is?

• What is it about this task that makes it difficult?

• Can it be broken down into smaller “chunks”?

• Do YOU have to do it?

• Can you ask for help or delegate this?

• Why is this task important?

Are you ready to take action? If no, move to…

Skill

• Do you have the skills/abilities to complete this task?

• What else do you need to learn?

• Do you want to invest the time/money/energy in this learning?

• What else will you be able to do if you master the skills required to do this?

• Who could you ask for help?

Are you ready to take action? If no, move to…

Belief

• When in the past have you overcome something similar?

• What was the outcome then?

• What did you learn from that experience?

• How did it make you feel?

• What is different now?

• How does that change your view of this task?

Are you ready to take action? If no, move to…

Identity

• What is your personal identity right now?

• Does this task fit or conflict with your sense of self?

• Does this task challenge or uphold your values?

• In what way does this task challenge or uphold your values?

• What are the consequences of NOT doing this?

• Do you HAVE to do this?

What action will you take?

These are the types of questions that could be asked during Active Coaching sessions with Kelly, helping you get unblocked and take action.