I want to start running again

[Joseph41]

Really interesting. I definitely find it harder physically. Muscles and stuff feel really stiff, and the cold air gets straight onto my tonsils (have had ongoing issues with them, though, so that might be the reason).

[Joseph41]

10km on the weekend again. Felt cooked after like 2km but really got into a groove after about 4.5km. I think I need to quicken up my pace from about the 3-7km mark in order to improve my times.

[brenden]

Yeah cold is no good for me. 15 degrees is okay. 20-25 is best. Less than 15 I feel like I fatigue a lot quicker... feel like I can’t breathe from the get go. I think maybe because I don’t warm up in the cold air, I just do a tiny warm up inside if I do any at all. Keep running the good fight!

[Joseph41]

52.14 this morning for 10km, which I *think* might be a PB. Pleased.

[Joseph41]

Have really struggled to continue with this, which is disappointing. As is customary, I've had a 2.5 month break for no particular reason. I've found it hard to find time amongst work etc., but that's also just an excuse, because I simply haven't made time.

Anyway, I've started again as of today. Probably wasn't the best timing given it was the middle of the day and 27 degrees, and I was going off absolutely zero preparation - but oh well.

I did 6km. Didn't want to push myself too hard. Will build back up to where I was.

For 2019, I have three goals:

1. 365km across the year.
2. 15km+ run (current PB 13km).
3. Sub 50 minutes for 10k (current best 52 minutes).

[Joseph41]

Felt super frustrated last night, went for a 10km run after work.

Spent the night vomiting. Very nauseated today. Not sure if correlation or causation.

[K888]

Felt super frustrated last night, went for a 10km run after work.

Spent the night vomiting. Very nauseated today. Not sure if correlation or causation.

when you run it directs blood away from your digestive system plus there's increased pressure in your intra-abdominal cavity, and now you're probably feeling like crap because you've depleted your energy stores and are dehydrated. this is worsened if you step up your intensity too quickly and haven't run in a while because your body's not used to it

hope you're feeling better soon! keep hydrated and don't push yourself too hard

[Joseph41]

#science

Thanks Kate.

[Joseph41]

5km after work yesterday.

Struggled badly - worst I've felt running in ages. Just never felt right. Not really sure why. Hoping it was just an off day!

Also have a delightful blood blister on my toe atm. It's very pretty.

[Erutepa]

5km after work yesterday.

Struggled badly - worst I've felt running in ages. Just never felt right. Not really sure why. Hoping it was just an off day!

Also have a delightful blood blister on my toe atm. It's very pretty.

I will be waiting excitedly to see a pic of that delightful blood blister.

Spoiler

Thats a joke. DO NOT send me a picture of that blister, but good work with getting through the tough runs because every little bit is a step in the right direction. Eventually if you lay down enough behind you, running will not only become second nature, but you may even begin struggling without it (like some sort of drug)

[Joseph41]

Well, I went four months without a run (...).

Chose the worst day for it, but just went for a 3km jog. Glad to get back into it, want to build back to where I was mid last year and then surpass it.

[K888]

Well, I went four months without a run (...).

Chose the worst day for it, but just went for a 3km jog. Glad to get back into it, want to build back to where I was mid last year and then surpass it.

How do you keep on going for so long after such a big break? Obviously different circumstances but I've started playing soccer again after 2 years off and I'm absolutely buggered after doing two laps of the field lol

[Joseph41]

How do you keep on going for so long after such a big break? Obviously different circumstances but I've started playing soccer again after 2 years off and I'm absolutely buggered after doing two laps of the field lol

I actually had to actively stop myself to avoid the classic Nick do nothing for months/randomly run 10km/get injured loop lol. Once I start I'm usually okay.

It's all mental, though. I'm absolutely buggered after 250 metres haha but just keep pushing through. On RunKeeper, I have an update on distance every 250 metres, and I'm basically always just like "just 1km more, just 1km more".

[brenden]

Well, I went four months without a run (...).

Chose the worst day for it, but just went for a 3km jog. Glad to get back into it, want to build back to where I was mid last year and then surpass it.

Nice work.

[Joseph41]

Nice work.

Thanks dude!

Always an inspiration. 💙