I'm still here :-) but have lost it a bit :-(
May2020129:24 p.m.
Lost what? The plot? My rhythm? My mind? My fitness? My running mojo?
Well, in truth, all of the above a little bit!! I have been struggling to get back into it a bit since doing VLM and have felt a bit flat.
I decided to have a proper break after the marathon to give my body a chance to fight off the cough that I'd had for weeks - I'm not sure doing a 26.2 mile run is the current medical advice for getting over a persistant chest infection ;-)
But since then I've found all running hard. I have been for a few short runs but had to stop and walk far more I would like. It's hard to believe I did a marathon only a few weeks ago, I can hardly get round the block now. What's that about??!!
What I need to do is get out more often, I have been putting it off - you know the story, too rainy, husband away, kids poorly, any old excuse! I also need to sign up for another event and get my next training plan up on the kitchen wall - if I don't have something to aim for I tend to turn a bit lazy.
I am thinking of just going for a 10km and trying to up my speed a bit, rather than doing more endurance stuff for now. I haven't entered anything yet though.
But enough about me - how are you all getting on post-VLM?? I miss my RB buddies a bit!
Happy running,
Cx
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Comments (4)
jillymit 'I've felt exactly the same as you Claire but have a new plan on my fridge for a 10k next month. Up until this morning all my short runs have been pants! But I'm pleased to report today I actually felt a bit more like my old self. Keep posting, there's lots of us out there in the same boat! Wendy x' added 20th May 2012
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claireconnolly 'Thanks Wendy, that's good to know! Will stick with it, just need to get organised! Good luck in your 10k. Cx' added 20th May 2012
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garyb 'Yes, its all to easy to feel flat after a big event - like you have suggested in your blog that you sign up for something else and then hopefully this will encourage you out of your slumber! But you have done so well, that a rest isn't such a bad thing!' added 21st May 2012
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clairefluff 'Same here Claire! I am lucky enough to have a close friend who has recently taken up running, she is doing her first half (run to the beat) in October, and I can honestly say if it weren't for helping her I would have blended in with the sofa weeks ago. I never thought I would enjoy running with someone else, but it really is enjoyable and the miles fly by, and running with someone who considers you a 'marathoner' really helps as you have to live up to the title!! I haven't done more than 9 miles since VLM, and the motivation is really hard to come by, but a running buddy would help, or maybe even a local running club. They will certainly help you get your speed up too. Good luck, you know deep down that running is your friend, don't put any pressure on the friendship, just remember that the more time you spend together, the more rewarding the friendship becomes. All the best xx' added 21st May 2012
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