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Running thread
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Stoned Rose
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I'm back at it. Again!.
Done 2 x 5 mile runs this week, furloughed from work so not much else to do, everything now being cancelled means I’ve lost most of my motivation, no marathon no Ironman (fucked off after all that training) no long bike sessions, hard to get going again. Also been feeling fucked once starting, hopefully that’s just lack of training and nothing more sinister.
Anyone else still at it?
I know what you mean but ive swapped the gym for running again...just need it as a leveller in these horrid times. Even if I’m not feeling it I go out. What’s weird is running around 8 (which ‘used to be’ mid evening and generally busy on the streets...feels more like 2am. Found myself giving bigger waves and nods to runners now.
Stuuuuuu
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Yeah, I'm doing more and more now that I'm 'working' from home. Building up my mileage and hoping to be doing 60-mile weeks soon. The way I see it, this is a great opportunity to get in good shape.Done 2 x 5 mile runs this week, furloughed from work so not much else to do, everything now being cancelled means I’ve lost most of my motivation, no marathon no Ironman (fucked off after all that training) no long bike sessions, hard to get going again. Also been feeling fucked once starting, hopefully that’s just lack of training and nothing more sinister.
Anyone else still at it?
chesterbells
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Lost all motivation with no immediate goals to hit. No park run or other events like Manchester Run to look forward too.
Mate, don’t say that - you’ll find running with no immediate goal harder work for sure, but the positive feeling you get afterwards will still be there in your body - you should deffo still get out there.
I’m managing to get in three “solo Park Runs” a week now, instead of just one :-)
And cos I’m doing the same course each time, there’s still a PB to try and equal/beat
Tommy_Catons_Perm
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How long have you been training and competing in races forLost all motivation with no immediate goals to hit. No park run or other events like Manchester Run to look forward too.
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I was a racing cyclist (mainly time trials) and runner for 20 years but my last race was the 2014 London marathon. Now in my 50s I still run or cycle 5 times a week. It's a way of life and the motivation is enjoyment. I prefer trail running and do it for its own sake and enjoy nature. See how the scenery charges throughout year, different plants and wildlife.
So let the run come to you as the Kenyans say. Explore the countryside and running becomes a way of life.
Using this time to really try and get back into it. Had knee problems and done nothing for probably 7 /8 months and finally feeling better. Just got back from 7k in 37 minutes and felt good. Slowly pick up my times and distance over the next couple of months. Im a fair weather runner as well, hate running in winter when its cold. Now the weather is picking up a bit its perfect.
How long have you been training and competing in races for
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I was a racing cyclist (mainly time trials) and runner for 20 years but my last race was the 2014 London marathon. Now in my 50s I still run or cycle 5 times a week. It's a way of life and the motivation is enjoyment. I prefer trail running and do it for its own sake and enjoy nature. See how the scenery charges throughout year, different plants and wildlife.
So let the run come to you as the Kenyans say. Explore the countryside and running becomes a way of life.
Been running probably last 5 years. At new year I set myself progressive targets to build up over the course of the year to do the Great North Run in September.
Maybe the light nights will get me going again. I was looking forward to the Manchester run before it got put back.