Post by Wines Not Whines on Mar 30, 2014 11:07:26 GMT -5
I was supposed to go to yoga class this morning, but I felt bad leaving DH alone with a sick ( and very whiny) 3 year old. So I'm still in my PJs and I haven't left the house.
Post by mollyrunner on Mar 30, 2014 13:12:55 GMT -5
I had a group fitness/instructor meeting yesterday morning. I thought I understood we would be doing a workout as part of the meeting, and the meeting was already cutting into half of my day. But there was no workout and I was beyond cranky. I did a super quick tabata workout so I could sweat a bit but was kicking myself for not getting a good workout in before the meeting.
I did nothing today! This was the first thing to show up on my FB feed this morning (courtesy of RW) "Anyone can train hard. Do you have the discipline to recover?" - Lauren Fleshman When Lauren talks, I listen. Hello taper.
I fear I've lost my running mojo. I haven't had the desire to go out unless it's for a race. I have a half next week and the longest run I've done is 9 miles last Sunday. :/
It's pouring today so I opted for the treadmill. It took me nearly an hour to run 6 miles. My target pace is 8:35/8:45.... I won't call it a total fail since I still finished.
Post by patches31709 on Mar 30, 2014 14:33:40 GMT -5
I went out too fast on my 13 today and could not get myself to slow down. I kept up my too-fast pace for about 6 miles, and then self destructed. I finished, but it was ugly - I stopped every mile to rest for a minute or so because mentally, I just couldn't do it.
I did nothing today! This was the first thing to show up on my FB feed this morning (courtesy of RW) "Anyone can train hard. Do you have the discipline to recover?" - Lauren Fleshman When Lauren talks, I listen. Hello taper.
That's awesome timing.
brit - hope you're not getting sick or something. Maybe just working too hard & going 1,000 miles an hour. Hope your next workout is better!
As I read these, I feel like most have happened to me too. Going out too fast on a training run & self-destructing, just feeling crappy, totally not hitting my pace goals and HR is still sky-high.
Your next runs will be better! I had a great run yesterday, and now it's a gorgeous 55 Degrees outside today. I think I NEED a few easy miles just to soak up the nice day before it snows again tomorrow. Is this a bad idea after running 20 yesterday??
While technically today is planned rest, apparently my appetite didn't get the message. I'm eating like a football player and too lazy to exercise....ugh. The 6 inches of snow doesn't help- I'm content just snuggled on the couch.
We went out last night and I had 2 (large) glasses of wine. The 6 miles planned for this morning turned into 4-which were a struggle. DH was going to do 4 with me and that turned into 2. It was windy as hell and the wine wasn't the best for reflux...
I ran in boots to the train yesterday because I was late. Then I ran home because it was pouring. Less than a mile total but faster than normal. I haven't run in weeks and I thought my lungs were filling up with blood. Today my shins are on fire. Wimp, right here.
I set out for 8 miles yesterday. I made it 3, with multiple walk breaks. I didn't even try today, wasn't hungry at all. I don't know what's wrong with me.
Well considering my weekend workouts were sick, sick, and sick/but tried, I'm just a big heap of failure over here. Didn't even start 2/3 of my workouts. Although my 5 miles somehow winded up being an 8:08 pace, but the 5 miles is the failure. I tried!
I did nothing today! This was the first thing to show up on my FB feed this morning (courtesy of RW) "Anyone can train hard. Do you have the discipline to recover?" - Lauren Fleshman When Lauren talks, I listen. Hello taper.
It's a well earned rest. Rock this taper!
i actually thought of you today during my 5, sad, wheezing, snot-filled, miles. Lol Weird, right? I was thinking about a fall full, and the fact that it was almost April. Then I realized that exactly one year from this weekend, I'll hopefully be knocking out a final long run before my Boston taper....which of course made me smile when I realized that all of our tough Boston girls were out this weekend nailing their final big runs!
I then took my pathetic, sniffling, self home. Lol It's a good thing I didn't have 22 on my schedule this weekend.
As I read these, I feel like most have happened to me too. Going out too fast on a training run & self-destructing, just feeling crappy, totally not hitting my pace goals and HR is still sky-high.
Your next runs will be better! I had a great run yesterday, and now it's a gorgeous 55 Degrees outside today. I think I NEED a few easy miles just to soak up the nice day before it snows again tomorrow. Is this a bad idea after running 20 yesterday??
I realize it's too late for a run now, but I frequently do post long run, recovery runs. SLOW, and 5 miles max. Glad you had a great run!!
I did nothing today! This was the first thing to show up on my FB feed this morning (courtesy of RW) "Anyone can train hard. Do you have the discipline to recover?" - Lauren Fleshman When Lauren talks, I listen. Hello taper.
Wanted to get up early to do some yoga but slept in (sleeping in=5:30). Was disappointed but saw this and now feel better
clseale - I went for it! I go back & forth on doing recovery runs, but I do think they're helpful if I have discipline to keep them slow. I went 5, and it felt kind of like jello marathon legs at the end, except not really painful. Just jello. I feel good this morning except my back is all in knots. I'll take it because that's normal.
I fear I've lost my running mojo. I haven't had the desire to go out unless it's for a race. I have a half next week and the longest run I've done is 9 miles last Sunday. :/
I am in this same boat. Running has been a real struggle for me the past couple of months and I think after my half at the end of April, I'm shelving running for a while. Sometimes I need to let it go to rekindle my love for it.
I am in this same boat. Running has been a real struggle for me the past couple of months and I think after my half at the end of April, I'm shelving running for a while. Sometimes I need to let it go to rekindle my love for it.
you've done this before? my biggest fear is (having not been a runner prior to a couple of years ago - like, at all) that i won't be able to get back into it. i don't want to lose the progress i made, yet i don't have the desire to go out there much anymore
I am in this same boat. Running has been a real struggle for me the past couple of months and I think after my half at the end of April, I'm shelving running for a while. Sometimes I need to let it go to rekindle my love for it.
you've done this before? my biggest fear is (having not been a runner prior to a couple of years ago - like, at all) that i won't be able to get back into it. i don't want to lose the progress i made, yet i don't have the desire to go out there much anymore
When this happens to me, any of the following help.
1) Back off of volume. (Sounds like you are doing this.) 2) Leave the watch at home. 3) New running route. This one makes a huge difference to me. 4) Plan a fun run. Do you have a group you run with? My group will plan a run, followed by brunch. My favorite thing do to (this accomplishes 3 & 4) is to plan a beach run. We normally run downtown along the river, but once it hits this time of year, we run at the beach, and follow it up with mimosas & coffee on the sand.
Basically, take the "have to" pressure off of yourself, and mix it up a bit.