I’m officially two years out from my marathon goal! It has been really fun to watch all my runner friends on social media arrive at Disney for WDW Marathon weekend and know that, in 24 months, I’ll be one of them!
But I still have a long way to go–and I’m excited to get started working my way up to marathon level. To kick things off, I did something pretty strange.
I quit the gym.
I had been feeling a little burnt out by the classes, and I really had to drag myself there. So–despite the new year and the influx of new resolution members–I handed in my 30 day notice.
Obviously, I am not resigning myself to a slovenly life of Cheetos and Netflix (although at the end of this post-holiday week, that sounds pretty good). I am focusing on 5K training for the next few months, and have a few 5Ks on the calendar. First one up is the Hot Chocolate 5K at the end of January.
I’m really looking forward to getting out of the gym and finding some fun in my fitness this month. I’d love to know–what do you do when you feel burnt out at the gym?
Girl Seeking Healthy 
When I’ve felt burnt out in the past, I’ll usually take a few weeks off from the gym and do other things (or even take a week or two completely off). But right now the gym offers childcare, so it’s my hour a day to myself – and I LOVE it, haha!
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Oh man, I don’t blame you! Enjoy your Me Time!
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I usually take some time off when I’m feeling burnt out at the gym. Or I try to mix up my routine, or try a more group fitness class!
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I think a group fitness class sounds like just what the doctor ordered for me at the moment!
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Like Abbey, I try to switch it up in terms of my routine or try a different class. With different races planned during the year, my gym routine does tend to change so it does break up the monotony a bit.
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I think that’s what I’m currently suffering from…lack of change in the routine!
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Try it out! I’m sure that’s just what you need.
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i still have a membership as i like to go there for a change..but in general i prefer being outdoors or even work at home.
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I definitely think I’ll be working out more at home as my season gets busier!
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When I’m feeling like too much of a gym rat I like to explore what classes/ fitness studios my city has to offer! I can often find free yoga and strength classes on the weekends!
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Good idea! I know some Athleta stores do free yoga, I’ll have to look into it.
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I do workouts in a variety of places so that no one place becomes begrudging to go to. First, I never run at the gym. I’m an outdoor runner, all year round. This time of year that means head to toe coldgear, gloves, hoods – the whole nine. For cycling, I rotate between outdoor rides, bike trainer rides and spin bike (with a class or just me in the studio). Swimming is my zen so I do that 3-4 days a week. There are certain classes I love, so I fit those in in between. I think variety is key. Find the things you enjoy and love and you’ll look forward to doing them which will minimize your burnout. Good luck with your training and hitting that 1st Marathon goal!!
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Thank you! I agree with running outside…I really hate running in the gym.
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As someone that currently loves the gym, I’m so happy that you were strong enough to know what feels right to you and go after that. Good luck with your 5K endeavors! I’m not a runner, but I’ve done a few 5K’s in college and have sworn I will get back into them this year. You save money exchanging your gym membership to one that you love. I’m looking forward to reading about your new adventures in the fitness world 🙂
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Thank you! I definitely think I’m swapping money from a gym membership to running races, but I’m doing what I love for sure!
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I totally agree with you gyms could be very frustrating at time honestly speaking I prefer to workout at the comfort of my home yes your own home could be tempted to be lazy but when I look at myself in the mirror and I don’t like something meaning I want to loose weight I start telling myself no you gotta do this I think the number one key factor is to love yourself once you have that confidence no matter where you are you will always achieve your goals check out my first traveling blog and let me know what you think xxxx
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Definitely have to love yourself!!
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Love this! Trying to reach a fitness goal myself!
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I hope you reach your goal!
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When I feel burnt out from the gym, I usually try something different. So I would actively look for a barre class/ yoga class just something to mix it up.
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It was so refreshing to take a break from the gym!
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