I swear. Running isn't something you can break up with for a month, start up again and then not feel like dying every step of the way.
Ugh.
After giving up on my plans of the Marine Corps Marathon this year because I was starting to loathe running, I took a month off. I slowly started back last month. Things were going well [albeit much, MUCH slower than before] and then I got sick. Another week off, and now I'm back into it. And it seems to suck even more.
I ran 6.13 miles this morning and it took everything in me to not walk off the track and drive home and wallow in a marathon of Law & Order: SVU and eat Ghiradelli chocolate chips.
SIGH.
I ended up doing my dreaded run-walk-run-walk bit and I eventually got through it. I think that's what I should celebrate -- sucking it up and pushing on, but I'll be damned if it wasn't freaking difficult.
I took a couple of weeks off last year and I remember not having these issues. I guess that's the difference between weeks and a month, but there isn't much I can do about it now, well, except for not giving up running next time around! :)
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I feel your pain!! You should be proud that you did the 6 miles though! Next time you want to watch SVU, I'm your girl. I have most of the seasons and have seen every single episode. It's one of my favorite shows. So if you ever want a SVU date let me know! :)
At least you did your run. I actually sat at home and watched the SVU marathon that was on today. UGH Not feeling great about it now...
I am so dreading hitting the gym once my Orthopedic gives me the OK. I was on a heavy rotation of swim, cardio, weights and yoga and have done NOTHING for nearly 5 weeks since I broke my foot. Yikes!
you could always adopt my theory of running being for when one is being chased.
We like to call the dreaded "run-walk-run-walk" a leap frog approach...sounds much more technical and fun!
I hear ya!! I have a 5k next month and I am totally slacking.
Running is an ex that I don't ever feel like seeing again. Good luck next time!
you'll get back to where you were.. dont worry
Ahhh I hate hate hate that feeling. I just get so freaking mad at myself for losing so much of my fitness!
Have you ever checked out the CrossFit Endurance website? You might like it.
http://www.crossfitendurance.com/
Of course, I am a big advocate of CrossFit but if you enjoy running (I don't) or are training for a marathon, etc. this is a great resource.
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