1ST HALF MARATHON

Kloss914

Just keep at it and listen to your body when it wants a rest; it's ok to WALK (some famous marathoners swear by it ) !!!! Do you use any of the energy sources for long runs ? When I will be running for more than an hour, I love the honey stinger chews. They REALLY work ! Stay hydrated and make sure you're fueling with GOOD fuel. Bad fuel makes for a bad run; I can feel just a glass of wine for the first mile every time !!!! Not that it deters me from HAVING that said glass of wine, just that I can expect a bad first mile ?? !!! LOL ! Stick with it ..... if it was easy, EVERYONE would do it !!!!!!!

Kloss914

I should make clear that fuel in this case means the day before as does the wine..... I have never hit the booze and THEN gone for a run ! When I reread my post, It didn't seem clear. LOL ....

bjbixler

I am on week 2 of the Hal Higdon training and honestly, I am struggling.. I am making my runs, but I am SO tired and having trouble keeping my head in the game.. I did the C25K with 30 consecutive days of 30DS. From there I went right into this training.. I think my body is screaming for a break.. I'm trying not to take more that the Friday rest day, but mentally I am having trouble... Running 3 miles seems to be getting harder rather than easier... All suggestions welcomed!!

I'm only on week 1 and for some reason yesterday I just felt so sluggish! It was only 3 miles but I could barely muster a decent pace. Then today I go out and run a PR 5K... guess I'm in for a rollercoaster ride the next 12 weeks!
I also hear that the foods you have the day before a run can really influence your performance, so that may be something else to consider and keep track of.

Flyntiggr

I'm only on week 1 and for some reason yesterday I just felt so sluggish! It was only 3 miles but I could barely muster a decent pace. Then today I go out and run a PR 5K... guess I'm in for a rollercoaster ride the next 12 weeks!
I also hear that the foods you have the day before a run can really influence your performance, so that may be something else to consider and keep track of.

Based on all the posts from my runner friends, yesterday was just CRAPTASTIC all around. I don't think one person reported a good run yesterday. Moon phase? :huh:

ardeornellis

I love this thread.. When I"m out there huffing and puffing for some reason I picture everyone else looking like models running with beautiful form and at exceptional paces without being winded a bit...So nice to know that I'm not alone in the real world of running:)

I also just got new shoes and I think they may be part of the problem.. .I'm going to run in my old shoes tomorrow and see what happens..:)

bjbixler

How is everyone doing?

I just finished week 2, and although I had to juggle the workouts a bit, I'm proud to say I didn't miss one! Some days were easy, others hard. I seem to be in a funk with my workouts lately, hopefully it will pass soon.

katnat0709

GRRR! I'm so frustrated... for whatever reason, I have lost my motivation... I mean motivation for EVERYTHING lol! I don't want to eat well, then I don't want to log what I ate because I want to just forget I ate it...
Then, I feel like I'm NEVER going to get to 13.1 miles... especially since I injured my knee (dislocated my knee cap/bursitis) and ever since I have been cleared to start training again, I can't get over 3 miles (walking OR running) without horrible pain.... Is it just mental??

Flyntiggr

I'd get the pain checked. If you are supposed to be recovered and cleared to run, I would expect a dull ache, but not terrible pain. When I recovered from my MCL tear, it hurt, but was more annoying than show stopping. Does that make sense? I felt like this around week 3, and actually had a built in break - I went on vacation! Give yourself a day or two, and then get back on the horse. If you wanna talk more, PM me.

bjbixler

I agree. Minor twinge that goes away, fine. "Horrible pain" = not fine.