Running - Some days I just suck.

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Tla0126
Tla0126 Posts: 207 Member
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Many days, I can get out there and bust out a great run. Then, days like yesterday, I get out there and it feels like I'm done before I even started; like it's my first time running. What gives!!!

Surely I'm not the only one that struggles with this?
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  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
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    LOL! No, you're not the only one. These runs happen. Thankfully, they are rare. The good news is that (usually) the run after one of these runs is fantastic.
    Keep running.
  • hammondo
    hammondo Posts: 43 Member
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    I get that too, but because I now run up to marathon distance (normally at least 8 miles 3 times a week during a normal non event training week) my body has tailored itself for long distance so the first 4 miles really suck. Only 18 months ago I couldn't imagine even running 4 miles!
  • scraver2003
    scraver2003 Posts: 528 Member
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    I just Lol'ed. I hear ya. OMG. Some days, running sucks... other days I feel like I could run forever and everything is glorious!
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
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    Yeah, I definitely have days when my thought process is "I'm dying, I am literally dying. This run suuuuuucks. Oh, car's coming. How long have I been running? Have I even been going ten minutes? Have I run a mile? Ughhh, worst run ever..."
  • lrichelle
    lrichelle Posts: 54 Member
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    Yep, happens to me all the time. I remember running the Marine Corps Marathon in 2012 and was absolutely miserable, legs felt like lead, couldn't breathe, etc. The following week, I ran the Savannah Marathon and felt fantastic.
  • thavoice
    thavoice Posts: 1,326 Member
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    Many days, I can get out there and bust out a great run. Then, days like yesterday, I get out there and it feels like I'm done before I even started; like it's my first time running. What gives!!!

    Surely I'm not the only one that struggles with this?

    Same here.


    And the funny thing is...there are times when I feel great before the run and have a bad run, and times I feel cruddy and have a good run!
  • Tla0126
    Tla0126 Posts: 207 Member
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    And the funny thing is...there are times when I feel great before the run and have a bad run, and times I feel cruddy and have a good run!

    Ugh! Yes! The other day I went to happy hour, had a couple of beers, go home and literally forced myself to go run and it was AMAZING. WHAT!?!? lol
  • scraver2003
    scraver2003 Posts: 528 Member
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    Yep, happens to me all the time. I remember running the Marine Corps Marathon in 2012 and was absolutely miserable, legs felt like lead, couldn't breathe, etc. The following week, I ran the Savannah Marathon and felt fantastic.

    OMG! I can NOT imagine having a "sucky run" for an entire marathon. oh my...
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
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    Ha! I literally just had this running moment.

    So not into it today.
  • 1HappyTurtleRunner
    1HappyTurtleRunner Posts: 125 Member
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    Happens to me a lot, I get out there and the first few blocks I feel like I have never ran in my life. Then the next day I can run forever. Just depends on the day!
  • DBoone85
    DBoone85 Posts: 916 Member
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    Do you do a warmup before your actual run? I find that if I plan to run 6 miles, I will do a warm up of about a mile at a slow, steady pace. Then stop and walk around...get a drink...whatever for 5-10 minutes, then actually run. It makes a HUGE difference in how the run goes. If I do not warm up, I am often miserable for the first 3 miles. If I warm up, my runs are so much better for the duration....
  • runfatmanrun
    runfatmanrun Posts: 1,090 Member
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    I look at it this way, I've never had a bad run, just some that weren't as easy as others. Cheesy I know.
  • thavoice
    thavoice Posts: 1,326 Member
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    Do you do a warmup before your actual run? I find that if I plan to run 6 miles, I will do a warm up of about a mile at a slow, steady pace. Then stop and walk around...get a drink...whatever for 5-10 minutes, then actually run. It makes a HUGE difference in how the run goes. If I do not warm up, I am often miserable for the first 3 miles. If I warm up, my runs are so much better for the duration....

    Good points, but may be reserved for the more savvy runners!

    I used to wonder WTF those people were doing before a 5K race in running a half mile to a mile to WARM UP. I was like No Way I was ever gonna do that!

    Now I will get some running in before a race or PT test. For regular training runs though I dont but yeah, it does make a difference
  • Chain_Ring
    Chain_Ring Posts: 753 Member
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    Running is for criminals. I kid. I kid. ;-)
  • Tla0126
    Tla0126 Posts: 207 Member
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    Yeah - my regular run, i'm sure, is identical to some people's warm up runs...

    I'm slow :o)
  • DBoone85
    DBoone85 Posts: 916 Member
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    Yeah - my regular run, i'm sure, is identical to some people's warm up runs...

    I'm slow :o)

    It does not matter how fast, or slow you are.....treat your body right, and it will work better for you.
  • mish26
    mish26 Posts: 60 Member
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    I think it happens to everyone. I had one of those this morning. I'm really hoping tomorrow is better.
  • randomworldgirl
    randomworldgirl Posts: 106 Member
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    I didn't read all the replies, but...

    Think about how much it would suck if you didn't run at all.
  • lrichelle
    lrichelle Posts: 54 Member
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    Pre-run happy hour! I should try that! :smile:
  • litsy3
    litsy3 Posts: 783 Member
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    I used to wonder WTF those people were doing before a 5K race in running a half mile to a mile to WARM UP. I was like No Way I was ever gonna do that!

    Now I will get some running in before a race or PT test. For regular training runs though I dont but yeah, it does make a difference

    Haha, good thing you didn't see me running 3 to 3.5 miles to warm up! :tongue:

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