I have a shameful confession

[stephm0188]

Since my half marathon in April I have run three times.

Three.

I need to get back on it.

[fluffycookie]

Same here. My half was the end of May and I have run maybe 4 times since then....and gained about 28 lbs:(

[wambam]

Are you running MCM?

[al320]

I havent run more than 5 miles at a time since my half on may 1. I havent run outside of otf in over a week.

Im blaming the heat.

[sweetptater]

HALLELUJAH I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE. I have had such a hard time getting out and running lately. I'm lucky if I run twice a week. Doubly lucky if my weekly mileage hits >6 miles. On my run this morning (my first run this week) I was trying to figure out what my problem was. I was getting 20 miles a week.

I'm with al320 and blaming the heat. I can only run in the mornings before work so I'm not doing it as much. Although I didn't have a problem getting out of bed to run until the last month or so. Hmmm....

[stephm0188]

Jul 7, 2016 15:22:07 GMT -5 wambam said:

Are you running MCM?

Nope, I didn't get a bib. Doing AF half. Maybe.

I'm just feeling unmotivated and blah.

[Deleted]

No shame from me. I'm just getting back into running after a 2 year hiatus! If you want to get back into it you can!

[wambam]

Jul 7, 2016 16:27:15 GMT -5 stephm0188 said:

Jul 7, 2016 15:22:07 GMT -5 wambam said:

Are you running MCM?

Nope, I didn't get a bib. Doing AF half. Maybe.

I'm just feeling unmotivated and blah.

Want to keep me company for a few miles?

[bluelikejazz]

*Joins the couch*

I did a 10K on June 19th. Since then, I've swam exactly 1x. No running, no lifting, nothing. 1 x 2000 yd swim.

[stephm0188]

Jul 7, 2016 16:46:05 GMT -5 wambam said:

Jul 7, 2016 16:27:15 GMT -5 stephm0188 said:

Nope, I didn't get a bib. Doing AF half. Maybe.

I'm just feeling unmotivated and blah.

Want to keep me company for a few miles?

Yes, but I need to build up my endurance first. I'd be a major drag. I went out tonight and made is a terrible .25 of a mile before taking a walk break. 

*hangs head in shame* 

Now, it was 84+ degrees BUT STILL. 

[wambam]

Jul 7, 2016 17:55:02 GMT -5 stephm0188 said:

Jul 7, 2016 16:46:05 GMT -5 wambam said:

Want to keep me company for a few miles?

Yes, but I need to build up my endurance first. I'd be a major drag. I went out tonight and made is a terrible .25 of a mile before taking a walk break. 

*hangs head in shame* 

Now, it was 84+ degrees BUT STILL. 

The heat is OPPRESSIVE. I run right after work and it's awful. Let me know if you want to join me - even for just a mile or two!

[wambam]

Jul 7, 2016 18:47:01 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

I also have a shameful confession.

I do not think new nuun is awful.

Signed,
Holy fuck who turned on the outdoor sauna I am so electrolyte deficient that I'm drinking nuun in all of my water right now.

Audible gasp.

I don't even know you.

[Deleted]

The heat sucks. Burn out sucks even more.

[stephm0188]

I haven't tried the new Nuun. I have three full tubes of old Nuun left, and at the rate I am going that'll last me 10 years or so.


I kid. I'm doing this. I need an accountabilibuddy.

[mysticmuffin]

Jul 7, 2016 19:40:48 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

Jul 7, 2016 18:54:27 GMT -5 wambam said:

Audible gasp.

I don't even know you.

[br
The watermelon really isn't awful. Really.

It could be a lemma of my Gatorade theorem, where Gatorade tastes best when you're desperate to slake your thirst.

*peeks out*

I kind of liked the new watermelon too.

[shauni27]

I have kept up with running and biking and swimming, but since my half in early June I have not run more than 4 miles. Which was just last weekend. I really need to up my mileage; it is just so hot and BUGGY and WHO HAS THE TIME!?

[irene adler]

I'm embarrassed that I've gained 10 pounds in the last six months. My workouts/food intake has remained fairly consistent, but I think I've dipped a little on the intensity.

I feel very slow and sad

[osulori]

@vtcupcake at the rate I'm going through nuun (including drinking it right now to replace electrolytes from this morning's sufferfest and prepare for tomorrow's even longer sufferfest) I'm going to have to suck it up and try the new stuff soon. Maybe I'll try watermelon.

[fluffycookie]

Jul 7, 2016 21:56:21 GMT -5 stephm0188 said:

I haven't tried the new Nuun. I have three full tubes of old Nuun left, and at the rate I am going that'll last me 10 years or so.


I kid. I'm doing this. I need an accountabilibuddy.

I'll be your buddy! I need to get back into running.

[Deleted]

Not a shameful confession. I've taken a break too. I was really glad to finish the final 52 half that I didn't run at all for 2 weeks. I have been slowly doing a few runs, mostly with my dog, barely under 8min/mile pace, but I have been cycling and swimming more. I'm allowing myself a break. The last year has been tough on my feet.

[jinkies]

Really late to this post, but this is making me feel better. I ran Broad Street May 1 and have run maybe 5 times since.

My only other exercise is a weekly cardio class-- and it has been getting noticeably harder for me as I'm losing fitness. I really need to get back into a routine, but I'm struggling to find the motivation.