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Just remembered why I don’t run in the evening

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limberlouGraduate10
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So I usually run on alternate days but I seem to have hit a mental block. After the joy of finally getting back to 10k my next run I tried without music and hated it. And struggled to finish 5k and then I would normally have run yesterday morning but had very little sleep - due to courting tomcats at the end of the street. So decided to give myself another days rest and run this morning. Then I woke this morning with headache and dodgy tummy so thought I’d wait till tomorrow.

I went for a walk, had a nap after lunch and just chilled mainly.

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But then I looked at the forecast and it’s really windy again tomorrow morning, and the wind has dropped here this evening .... so I thought why not? It was at least 4 hours since I’d eaten so I thought I was ok. But I burped all the way round, thought I was going to be sick several times and my legs were like lead.

I run so much better on an empty stomach (or just a banana) but I battled on and managed to run 5k albeit it took me 45 minutes!!!!

So again, put it behind me and move on. And on Sunday I will run in the morning- hopefully after a good nights sleep. And 5k is 5k after all. 😁😁

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You

Never

Gave

Up

🧩

Each run is a piece in the jigsaw and this is another piece. Even with all the little things going on you still went. Well done. 5k is most definitely worth it!

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply to

Thankyou. It wasn’t pleasant but no, I don’t give up!!! 💪

Fionamags profile image
FionamagsGraduate10

That's interesting you say you run on an empty stomach - i crash if i run empty. Well its definitely about learning what suits isn't it? Good for you battling on though.

limberlou profile image
limberlouGraduate10

Thanks. I have a hiatus hernia and I think that’s half my problem if I’ve eaten. I find the same if I eat before Pilates

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

5k is definitely 5k LL, and the gremlins were kept at bay. So definitely a win! 😀👏🏃‍♀️👍

I’m with you - a morning runner with nothing to eat, or maybe a banana. 🍌

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Drumandbass123Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Yep me too 😇👍🏻

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply to Drumandbass123

Indeed 👍

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Glad I went yesterday now though when I listen to that wind howling outside. Its pushed my black bin right down the garden. ☹️

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to limberlou

I ran yesterday in case I decided not to brave the wind today - but my inner running nerd wouldn’t let me not go out and I’ve just done my 5k! What is it with me? I had a ready made excuse for a lie-in! 🤓 😅💨💙😍🐾

Enjoy your sensible rest day! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

Hey limberlou ....you know as well as I do that some runs are just like that...you still went out. And did 5k!!! I always run on an empty stomach otherwise I get that horrible sicky feeling too...well done on your determination run xx

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