Need some help and advice.....
Graduated last spring and then due to injury had to start again last November.
Re graduated 8th March this year and was chugging along ok.
My aim is to run 5.5 miles on my 55th birthday, really don't know where I got the idea, but there you are.
I'm 55 in September.
I have been doing 2 x 30 minute runs a week and one "longer" run, which I've managed to get up to 40 minutes.
All good.
If I increase my time by about 3 or 4 minutes a week I should reach my goal.
All very logical and sensible EXCEPT....the last few weeks my fitness is diminishing!
Stitch, out of breath, heavy legs, complete lack of motivation, whats the point sort of feelings...
Ran ( jogged) for 30 minutes this morning and it felt terrible again,
Sorry to moan but it seems to be getting harder and harder, not easier like last year when I did it.
Help!
Well, it's sounds like a great goal and something that I'm sure you will achieve. i think that you probably need to take one of the runs out for a week i.e. just do two runs this week. Giving your muscles a break might just help to relieve that heaviness. Another thought; have you changed your diet or time for running? This could have an impact. It is probably just a motivational thing, like you say. If running becomes a real plod then it's time to change something. Perhaps a change of scenary or music or try a new podcast, or a running club, or a park run. Give yourself a reason to run, something as simple as running to a postbox to post a letter seems to help me!
Good luck!
Thanks Teresa.
I didn't mention I've also been doing Curves 3x a week up until a week ago.
I started it to support my running and to contribute towards 5x50.
I probably expect too much and have maybe been overtraining.
Thanks for your support
Jane