Well that was a first. I had the mental strength to say "no, don't be stupid. Go home"
My intention was to knock out a gentle 20 minutes after my 35 minute run yesterday following another week on the IC.
Unfortunately I just could not breathe. It felt like I was not getting any oxygen, similar in fact to when I suffered my heart attack.
I continued for a few minutes longer to see if I could recover and then decided enough was enough and cut through the estate back home.
I managed just over 2k and felt very disappointed until I gave my head a wobble and reminded myself that not every run can be a good run and we have to run smart (even if that means stopping in my case). I could have continued maybe and struggled through but then suffered with the mental issue of "not liking running if its like this" or "i can't run". That's how my mind works sadly.
This way, I have been wise. I listened to my body and will go again (hopefully tomorrow 😁)
I have been struggling with hayfever the last week or so. Hopefully this is what has caused my issue today.
Happy running all (or at least happier running than my run today 😆)
You did exactly the right thing RFJ. No heroics required on our personal running journeys, just run for fun. Wait until you feel better before even attempting to go out again. 😀
Its taken me almost a year but at least I now feel confident in being able to stop - which is a good thing.
Had I had this issue earlier in my running journey I would almost certainly have tried to battle through which would not have been good at all.
Plenty of learning - even for old dogs like me.
Blimey, I'm only about a week or so away from my runniversary Ian 😉. I think anyway. Heart attack last March so must have started C25k early April at a guess. I'm only teasing you, I know what you mean 😊
In all seriousness though, if I have a run where I have put in some effort or which makes my body tired I always take a day off.
The only reason for going tomorrow is that I don't really categorise todays effort as a run. I will give it a go and if there is no improvement will cut short again.👍
Yes there always are, and as it’s your breathing that stopped you a brisk walk could help you evaluate before running maybe, how about a longer warm up walk? It wouldn’t hurt to walk 10 or 15 minutes before breaking in to a run 🏃♀️
Ooo not a proper warm up? we are almost at our 3 year runniversary and still religiously walk for 5 minutes, one day we didn’t have much time so set off straight away and within a kilometre Willows knee collapsed on him and he hobbled back to the car, now we walk, I don’t always remember to stretch but we do walk, often if we’ve a tough run coming we know during the warm up walk how we feel and re plan a shorter run. Mind you we are a lazy pair 🤣
In fact Sola, I think I will start and do some lamp post jeffing as a warm up routine following my dynamic stretches. A bit of brisk walking followed by gentle jogging. This will help me determine "where I'm at" prior to a run as you said. Good call.
I tend to walk for 5 mins, break into a jog for a minute, then walk again and restart the running, slowly. Seems to help get my breathing under control.
That worked for me too historically Roxdog so I have no idea why I don't actually do it now. I guess I really am dumb. Well, i do know thinking about it but my reasoning is so ridiculous i wont even attempt to embarrass myself further 🤣.
So, for future reference, I will be doing this. I have now committed in writing
Good for you for stopping Hidden . I did something similar the other day when I decided that the extra effort of doing that bit more wasn't worth it.
Hayfever won't be helping either. See how you feel tomorrow, but don't feel obliged to go for run to make up for today. I've done that myself and rarely find that it helps, as I usually end up again doing less than I'd hoped. In contrast a rest day often means that I run better the next time I do go out.
Well done and very wise to listen to your body 👏👏👏👏I've been suffering from hayfever pretty badly this year, even with antihistamines my breathing is hit and miss some days. I think a rest day might be a good idea, especially given that your coming back after a spell on the IC. Look after yourself 👍
Yes, for some reason those antihistamines don't seem to be doing much good this year for some reason. The tree pollen is only moderate at the moment too 🤧 ☹
Running on consecutive days could maybe be a step too far until you have been running for a while longer? As Instructor57 says... many of us wait for at least 18 months + before running every day. Loads of other exercise to improve core strength and stamina if you have loads of energy
Lots of pollen around right now too... tree pollen. I have started to use my nose spray, over month earlier.. it used to hit me in May!
Sorry I missed this post yesterday. That was tough, but you ran and sensibly stopped. You've had a couple of injuries, so we'll done for listening to your body. Take care and take it easy.
Thank you Roxdog. I am resting up now until next week to hopefully get over whatever lurgy I have and then attempt comeback #3. Frustrating ........ 😩
Hi, knowing when to stop a run is a hard but very important skill so well done!
I would second what others have said in terms of avoiding running on consecutive days for some time yet and especially if you are coming back from injury. When you do want to try and run consecutive days, then really dont do a lot at all while you get used to it. I would suggest that you would be better off doing walking / yoga / swimming or cycling and strength and conditioning rather than consecutive running. It will be gentler on your body and help cross train. I found that after a certain distance I really needed to do S&C in order to run without risk of injury.
Hope you feel better soon in any case and take your time to enjoy
That sounds pretty scary Hidden , very sensible to stop. Maybe take it easy for a day or two, especially if the hayfever is affecting your breathing. Fingers crossed it's just a blip 🤞
First time I felt like that and had to stop, I came down with flu the next day. Next time it happened (a couple of weeks ago) it was post-covid coming back and biting me on the bum. Still not running😔PS there is nothing. Nothing. Wrong with your post. It is just the sort of post this forum is for. Some people have their own issues and read things through a prism of their own. It's sad for them, but it shouldn't stop you from taking part here.
Vert proud of you! The decision to stop shows maturity as a runner- just having the confidence to stop knowing that you can run again another day and it's not the end of the world.Take care- and pleeeaaaase don't leave us. There is support here for everyone. (Have just readvthr other posts)
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