I'm back.
Had a good few weeks off the blog due to boredom, manfluenza, laziness and general procrastination. Had a few runs in the meantime but nothing major and not any great distance. I had a 8 miler 3 weeks ago and it was a disaster. Had to keep stopping and walking. Felt empty and lacking energy.
Went out for a short 3.5 miler tonight and am now seriously worried. Meant to have the Dundee half marathon a week on Sunday and it looks like that is a complete no go at the moment. Totally lost all co-ordination, stamina and my strongest feature - mental strength. Overall feeling was 'can't be arsed'.
Also, I'm a pretty competitive guy (understatement) and everyone who I had encouraged to start training is now LOADS fitter than me. Annoying. Quite, mild-mannered and all round nice guy Brother Bartholomew's 'mate, your in a worse state than when you started' comment last night at the boxing should have been my first hint that all was not good but this 'run' tonight confirmed it.
So, long and short of it - I need to get my finger out my arse - PRONTO.
Any ideas, hints, abuse and suggestions appreciated.
WTF? I only signed up to do this road-race-Marathon thingy for moral support (and the beers after). Get your finger out.
ReplyDeleteYou'll get your low points and lazy weeks. Crack on getting the mileage into the legs and you'll be grand come the start of October.
Another 2 6 ish milers this week and next, a 10 miler this weekend and you'll be fine.
ReplyDeleteKeep at it Min!!
Bobby Shafto