Running Relaxed

[Visionon]

I have just suffered another month of calf troubles, yet again. I think I am now over it, and I have come to the conclusion that most of the injuries I have sustained have been caused by running tense and pushing myself. I must admit it has taken me a long time to actually reach this conclusion...

I ran 6.7K earlier today, ran relaxed, didn't push it and I was hardly any slower that I had been previously and as an added bonus I enjoyed the run more and I wasn't out of breath.

So my lesson is to stop chasing a faster KM time, 5 - 10 seconds here or there makes absolutely no difference at all in the long run.

Cheers

V.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Visionon well done for finding your remedy! Your relaxed speed would make my eyes water, I’m sure. I think you’re going to surprise yourself with your new approach and get those faster runs now that it doesn’t matter quite so much. You’re a great runner! 😉❤️

[Visionon Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Cheers, its taken long enough... I just hope I have found it.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Visionon]

Certainly sounds like you have and when it doesn’t matter so much, it’s just what you do. And you do it so well! Happy injury free running Visionon. Very happy for you! ❤️

[Wimborne]

So glad your run went so well and it a happy run. Those are always the best.

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Glad your calf problems have subsided. Yes seeking a PB can be addictive - but the most important thing is to enjoy your running! 👍

[grumpyoldgirl]

I love an epiphany! 😁 Good job 😊