Father Time Keeps Throwing out the Challenges.

[Tbae]

Stuff takes its toll.Just trying to stay calm and hopeful that I can hit a purple patch again soon.

Looking to hang in and keep ticking over.Fearful if I stop, can I get going again.

January just ✅ stuff off and got back upto 11k.

Now struggling in Feb to extend my long run and have to find a different distraction to the realistic but long time I have to be out there.

Cannot believe that only 18 months ago I trotted to a 3.5 hour HM relatively hassle free.Got to find that something again.So much help on here.💥

Ho hum if Father Time does not want to run then he can stay on the couch because I am off out on the road.

Every best wish with your plans.

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[AlMorr Half Marathon]

If Father Time does not want to run and stay on the couch, well say goodbye to him and you get out on the road and have a good trot. Congratulations on that recent 11K and that 3.5 hour HM 18 months ago.

What kind of advice can I give you for those longer runs? just take all the runs slow and steady like you were doing C25K

[Tbae Metric Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Alan.I have given FT his P45,hope he accepts it.

Going to take your advice,but I am smiling to myself,if I go any slower I will be in permanent reverse gear.

Atb with your progress.

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[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Tbae]

Glad that you have given FT his P45, I am doing JuJu's Magic 10K plan, this morning I ran non stop for 35 minutes, enjoyed the run apart from two "gazelle" runners going at sub 25 minute 5K pace who passed me, ouch. 😊

[Tbae Metric Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Well done Alan.👍👏👏🤣

[Deals1 Metric Marathon]

Hi. Ar you've come so far and achieved so much. Don't get disheartened. What would u say to someone if u were reading this post?! Iisten to yr own advice.

I think we all go through slightly off times... I know I have in the short time I e been doing it. Just get out there for a bit if u can without any agenda and try to mix things up... The mojo will soon reappear. 👍

[Tbae Metric Marathon in reply to Deals1]

Thanks Deal.

I would be supportive but Tbh Deals I have told myself this morning crack on and stopping being a whinger.

Thank you for your support and good advice.

Atb with your progress.

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[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

No rush, no hurry. Don't let it become a chore so you lose sight of the enjoyment you find in running. Remember to have some fun out there too, otherwise the end goal loses it's meaning 😀

[Tbae Metric Marathon]

Thanks Linda,yes I think that’s the issue.

Putting a lot of pressure on myself.

Atb with your progress.

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[misswobble Marathon]

We keep plugging away 💪🙂. Keep turning out for those runs

I know there’s lots of other stuff to do but that can wait. I swear the wildlife benefits greatly from my not being up to date with garden jobs 😃

[Tbae Metric Marathon]

Yes your so right MW.

Just keep trying to tick off the runs.👍

It’s the only way.Keep trying to jump the hurdles in front of us.

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[AnnaKarenina Metric Marathon]

Oh, I recognise the self-doubt and the judgement that creeps in as we anticipate our big challenges. With 11 weeks to go until the London Marathon, I began to get in a bit of a spin especially before my long run. I decided to reframe them as exploring and to see if I could focus on finding the fun in the process rather than the overwhelming goal in April. And it has helped. I always take photos en route, I try to be a bit playful about being out in all weathers and most of all, I avoid the negative self-talk. I still have lots of days and evenings where it is hard, even seeming impossible, but it isn't impossible. It is just less consistently easy than I wish it were. That is different. I think as long as we keep showing up, that is enough. Go Tbae. Trot well!

[Tbae Metric Marathon]

What very thoughtful advice.I will revisit this often.

Every good wish to you with your prep.❤️

I think I am paying for the progress I made in January.🙈

Yes keep showing up and keep working on the positives.

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