Well that was hard

[Scruff55]

Since doing my Racecfor Life a couple of weeks ago I find I’m struggling to keep going. Managed 60 minutes at beginning of September using the Magic Plan but since then I’m struggling to get past 2 miles. I run slowly so struggle to slow dow. How can I get rid of these gremlins who keep telling me to stop running ☹️☹️☹️☹️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

I do empathise!

Honestly, the mind set can work really hard against us.

Maybe find a slightly different route... try a few different types of run? Initially a short and sweet, than a longer more relaxed one...no focus on time or distance. Just a, see where I get to, run?

I am in a similar position. Did a lovely 10K a while ago 12th Sept... then realised I was absolutely physically and mentally drained...and apart from upping my strength and stamina work, I have not run, until the Race for Life,( which I was fund raising for) and nothing since.

I needed to build back up and I would recommend, that if you are not doing some strength and stamina work, it might be an idea too.

It really does help and it helps the mind set too... everything feels stronger, you start the day with a real buzz and feel ready for anything. I am off for a gentle run tomorrow... just see where I feel like going and just a short one. I feel ready for it.

Loads of ideas on the S and F forums.

Just my thoughts, maybe helpful or not, and sorry to have gone on a tad!

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you so much for getting back to me I have been trying to do some strengthening work but not sure I’m doing it properly is there a link on here for some 🙏🙏

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Scruff55]

healthunlocked.com/strength...

Main site for ideas... and a good post link is, exercise for lockdown too... which can be done inside. Examples.. Holly Dolke on You tube, Walking indoors ( great fun) .

healthunlocked.com/strength...

I love my Body Fit with Amy on You tube too and have used some regular routines for years.... they suit me, as she has a wide variety of exercise for all levels of fitness. E.g. I have an old neck injury which means certain floor exercises are hard., like Ab crunches... so there is a standing abs one which I use. I have been incorporating, some 10 minute workouts for legs, core and arms into my regular routines, and they have been really useful.

Make sure too, that you incorporate some relaxation in there too...either yoga or similar

The core work really does pay off!

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for all these links I’ll peruse them this evening

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Maybe you're trying to push yourself too far too fast?

Might it help if you treat yourself to a couple of weeks of just gentle runs without pressure. Everything is harder when you're not relaxed. Enjoy what's around you, keep it short.

Refresh and reset maybe?

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to Lifluf]

Sounds like a nice idea 👍👍👍🙏🙏

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Sounds like a combination if tiredness and gremlins. Maybe that target of doing the race for life sort of brought you to the 'end' of something, a bit like finishing ct5k, leaving you a bit lost? Take it easy, slow down even more if you can and it doesn't matter if you take a while to build back up. Worrying about your distance at the moment probably won't help. Perhaps change your route and just go for a run. Good luck!

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to Roxdog]

YesI finished the Magic Plan at the beginning of September so now I feel I should be able to run for 60 minutes and I do tend to put pressure on myself. I’m helping my daughter with her two children as well so am pretty shattered after a day with them. Thanks for your wise words. 🙏🙏🙏🙏