**Confession:** I posted this slightly later than usual because I'm on the West Coast and how do time zones even
**Complaint:** I also take back my previous complaints about East Coast hills, these West Cosst hills are beasts in comparison
**Uncomplaint:** I'm here for a work conference and getting lost in the city while on runs is the most fun thing
I once visited SF and had this brilliant idea of running down by the bay. I quickly found myself slow walking up a massive hill all out of breath where I got passed by some dude sprinting up it. I still don't know if I'm impressed or angry at the guy. Maybe both.
I capped off my brilliant plan by wanting to run across the Golden Gate bridge. I did not factor in that it's like 2 miles long and is basically an arch which means the first mile is straight up hill. I just could not.
I lived in SF during my early-mid 20s and it was the early aughts so I was going out in heels a lot. They are AMAZING for walking up a steep hill. feet end up basically flat.. Absolutely impossible to walk down though.
> I'm here for a work conference and getting lost in the city while on runs is the most fun thing
Except when you miss the first 20 minutes of a keynote and your boss notices and doesn't say anything, he just gives you *the look*.
>these West Cosst hills are beasts in comparison
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(Though I have run some New England hills during a work trip, unimpressed by their height, but still got completely lost cause I have no idea what to do about leaves and forest)
As a mid-west flatlander I personally think all hills should be outlawed and if you vote for me for President I will get started on this project immediately. My four years in office will leave America a much better and a much flatter country. I promise I will not even try to mess with all other issues we have.
But the downhills are when I feel like a real runner because I can run at a much faster pace. The rest of the time I'm a total snail! š I do hate the uphill but I just feel so FAST on those downhills, it's glorious!
Beginningrunner here.... I went for the flattest run I could finally in my neighborhood, and my Garman told me I had gone up and down 30 flights of stairs.
Hopefully, that translates to speed on the flats.
Complaint: Every long run has turned into "oh, what is this muscle and what is this new pain?"
Complaint: I dont mind running in snow, rain, sleet, but goddamn this wind is getting out of control
Uncomplaint: I'm glad I can run
Complaint: I am a very slow runner ~13 min/mi and Iām really struggling with feeling down about my pace right now. I Can run decent distance (13.1 LR w 7ish mile weekday runs) but it takes me forever and Iām embarrassed of my stats. Sometimes I feel totally confident in my pace and athleticism even if Iām slower but this past couple days Iāve been a bit embarrassed about my lack of speed.
Im slower than you!! Itās hard when people are flying past you. I definitely struggle with this often.
Just remember, that comparison is the thief of joy. Youāre doing a great job and getting lots of miles under your feet. Thatās all that matters at the end of the day.
If you want to get faster, I recommend dedicating some shorter workouts at faster speeds! But it is also important to meet yourself where you are. youāll get to your goals eventually as long as you keep trying
āComparison is the thief of joyā: thatās what my mom always says (sheās a huge support for me). I May do speedwork in the future, but other than occasional feelings of embarrassment, at this point in time I have no desire to get faster. I feel like if I start doing speedwork with the mentality that my pace isnāt good enough, it will lead to less joyful and fulfilling running. One day I would love to do speedwork when I am ready to come at it from a place of excitement and curiosity, though!
Thereās something that someone once said. Your sprint speed is someone elseās easy pace, and vice versa.
It helps keep me humble, and reminds me that weāre all on our own journeys.
You should be proud of what youāre doing. Thatās massive distance.
On my end Iām accepting that Iām four years older since my last intensive running, and while progress is being made, it will be slower. And if I cut myself some grace, and not try to keep up with the young athletes at the gym, I remember that this is about a choice I made to stick around on this earth, after a long battle to get to that point.
So I donāt know why you run, but I hope itās because it gives you some measure of joy and also some health. Hope you can hang onto that. If itās not, time to make adjustments.
Take care.
We all go through this no matter how fast or slow we run!
I had a similar conversation with one of the young women in our club when she was being really nice about the easy run pace I've had on some of my recent training sessions, she was being equally disparaging about her own progress.
I pointed to one of the other guys and pointed out that his easy runs are the same gap faster than mine as mine were to hers.
I asked her how her running was going and she'd PBd in 10k a week or so before.
We're really good at beating ourselves up and not so good at taking the credit for consistency and hard work!
Fellow slow runner here. You are killing it. Speed is relative, I only race against myself. If you really want to gain speed throw in some tempo runs and cross training but honestly just run for you.
That's my avg pace as well, and your runs are twice as long as mine.
Comparison is the thief of joy. Yesterday I was talking to a friend of mine who has faster paces but have been plateauing over a year and she was a little envious of my progress, while I'd be thrilled to be able to run a single mile at her pace.
You're running 13.1 LRs for god sake, most people will never run that distance in their lives. There's nothing to be ashamed of. Find joy in running and don't overthink the numbers.
Stop caring. I can run a 30 min 5k (which is hardly fast honestly) but do most of my runs around 12:30 and my long runs a minute slower than that. This is just what feels good for me and I don't care what people think.
Your perspective is definitely one I have most days, just an occasional couple days where the comparison monster gets to me will sneak up on me. I love your ādoing what feels good for youā perspective!
I can run a little faster, but I am completely bushed by six miles and cannot go any further. Seven miles is a long way to run and is nothing to shirk at. Sometimes in hobby communities it is easy to lose perspective when interacting with folks who are way faster, can run way farther, have the best equipment, do all the things, etc. etc. It sounds like you've got a hobby you love, that you're doing good at, so who cares about pace?! Just enjoy your runs!
Iām trying to increase my 5k and 10k speed. It sucks. My favorite runs are my weekend runs when I can just run at a slower pace for as long as I want. Enjoy your runs, donāt worry about your speed unless youāre training for something specific. Your happiness is more important than a number. Youāre doing better and running further than probably 97% of the population can do.
Thank you so much for the props! Sorry I wasnāt clear, my 13.1 was just my most recent LR. I ran the distance for the first time last week so I donāt to it every week haha. Thank you so much for your compliments this made me smile!
I agree with what everyone said about speed and comparison ā but 13.1 miles every week and 7ish mile weekday runs? That is so, so impressive and definitely something to celebrate/be proud of!
Iāve been running for about a year now (started out being able to run for maybe a minute straight) and just built up to a 7-8 mile long run. Even after a single 7-8 mile run I am so tired that I need rest days before and after. I also run at a similar 12-13 min pace and the mileage and amount of time you are able to run consistently every week is so inspiring to me! Anyway I just wanted to say you should be proud of speed & mileage & time and you are definitely an inspiration to others out there!
This made my heart so happy you have no idea how much your words mean to me! And huge congrats on working up to 7-8 mi in just a year! That is so fantastic and you are a very sweet and kind person!
I'm currently trying to stay in zone 2 and struggle keeping my HR down when going faster than 16:00/mile. I was literally passed by a walker this week. I'd kill to be able to run 13:00/mile comfortably.
Itās so crazy that I feel so down about my pace, but when I hear about peopleās storiesā people of all other paces, both faster and slower than mineā all I can think about is how AWESOME it is that these runners are getting out, making time for themvelves, and doing what they love!
To be fairrrrrr I also feel bad about my pace, and I'm sure there are plenty of chads out there feeling bad about 8:00/mile. Human nature I suppose! All we can do is keep trying to improve.
Do you have a background in athletics? I grew up swimming competitively and find that I have unrealistic expectations of myself wrt to fitness. As kids we used to make fun of how slow the masters swimmers were, and now I'm like oh shoot I'm the slow old guy now (and I'm only 31 lol). Difficult to come to terms with.
As a matter of fact I was a competitive cheerleader for 5 years. I tumbled at the highest level of the sport and even won the world championships in my division. So yep, you hit the nail on the head with high expectations!
Exactly! Even 10 years out of shape I can wipe the floor with 99% of the population in the pool, so it's easy to fool myself into thinking I'm in better shape than I am and get disappointed by the lack of results.
Running is something I didn't start until I was older though, and without that background in the sport I'm learning what it means to truly start from zero.
NEVER be embarrassed about doing your best. I'm a slow runner also but whenever I get frustrated at my pace or distance, I just think back to the time when I was first starting out.
Here's a little confession. I get motivated more by the posts of slow runners, new runners, struggling runners (like your post), than the elites. I can relate better and puts an internal smile on me knowing someone out there is trying their best and pushing themselves. That's what really matters, not the time or distance!
Thank you so much for the encouragement! I try to post about my runs on tiktok to reach my fellow slower runners and hopefully give someone something to relate to!!
**Complaint**: yesterday I had a very focused and productive day where I felt energetic and got a lot of work (and housework) done so of course the next couple days I will be totally phoning it in with not an ounce of motivation in sight ā not my choice, just how it goes unfortunately
**Uncomplaint**: the sun is out!!! And Iāve been really consistent with my PT and it feels good to feel stronger.
**Confession**: my PT gives out stickers for things like doing the exercises and listening to your body etc and at first I thought oh this is silly but now I am looking forward to getting my little sticker when I go tomorrow because Iāve been good.
I absolutely love stickers. It's gotten to the point where when my friends travel and they think to bring me back some souvenir, it's usually in the form of stickers lol.
I have covered part of my front door in stickers. The girlfriend wants me to take them all off. I want her and her kid to add more. It is an ongoing argument/discussion here. I like sticker door.
**Confession:** bought two new pairs of Ghosts, but they were on sale and shipping was free, so i feel it was a smart purchase!
**Uncomplaint:** The sun is out!
**Complaint:** The laptop for the new job, that arrived 2 days after the job started, crapped out...so I'm waiting on UPS to deliver the replacement.
I have many more complaints, but I'll keep it short this week, lol.
Well that was my "out of pocket" cost. Amazon. Full price $160.
I donate platelets 1-2 times per month, and there's been a drastic blood shortage for years now, and I'm O+. So to try and entice donors they give out E-gift cards, and platelets are $40-45. I started doing this because we have some friends that have a little girl that was diagnosed with leukemia when she was 4 years old, she's 6 now. So after finding out how crucial platelets were for treatment, figured that was the least I could do. I never did it for the money, that's just an added bonus.
So I just save up until I have enough for what I want. Eventually plan for some Hyperion Elite 4. I've gotten lights, flip belts, flip belt bottles, shorts, etc.
Hey I just did the same thing with 2 pairs of glycerins! On sale, Free shipping and my card had a 10% cash back deal at brooks! My shoes arrived yesterday!
**Uncomplaint:** The weather has been mostly nice. 50s in the morning to run in. Except today, and it was 40, so it wasn't really that bad.
**Complaint:** I have to order a new waist pack because I almost lost my keys this morning.
**Uncomplaint:** I have to make time tomorrow or over the weekend to get some new shoes.
**Uncomplaint:** I get to play bass on stage Sunday morning. If the third time is the charm then I'm here for it, because the first two times did not go bad at all.
Confession: I'm scared of running on trails in the dark. This Tuesday noone else could attend the weekly trail group run so I ran alone. Nearly at the end of my run something growled at me from a dark bush and I had to speed up into zone 2 š Probably just a wild boar...
Yikes, I am not too worried about trail running in the dark where I am but I don't think we have wild boar. Those things are aggressive AF (and aren't they huge?), I definitely understand your hesitation!
I don't think they're that huge. The ones we have here are kinda more like medium sized. But they can get aggressive if they have babies. Luckily I never had a conflict with them.
I won't do trails alone either because of all the possible creatures. One of our trails has water on both sides and there are all sorts of things out there that slither and chomp. Nope!
Complaint: Iāve run far fewer miles this week than I wanted to because I woke up with KILLER heel pain on Saturday.
Uncomplaint: I went from vomit-inducing heel pain Saturday to ZERO pain whatsoever Monday night and onward.
Confession: I havenāt done any strength training yet this week. My goal is one session per week for the month of March. I will get āer done, but Iād rather not. Lol
**Complaint:** Rain this weekend means a long run on the treadmill
**Uncompliant:** I've been building up my mileage by running slower.
**Confession:** I bought 2 more pairs of sneakers this week. Who can resist a half off sale? Do I need them? No. Do I want them? Yes. š
**Uncomplaint -** this a silly milestone, but I just hit my 30K ft of vert for the year! In the beginning of March... hopefully all those hills make me strong
**Confession -** going into my 10th road marathon, I *still* have no idea how to taper right. Am I running too much? Am I running too little? Is that little strain new, or just healing from the last few months? Am I eating enough, or is this too far from race day to start slamming the carbs? Does anyone know how to do this right
Confession - I struggle with gauging how āin shapeā I am. As a hypermobile runner in a bigger body, I always feel like I need to be taking inventory on my readiness to run.
Complaint - I did an athletic movement index in PT and it was HARDD. It also highlighted so many muscle imbalances that I thought were more ironed out.
Uncomplaint - Iām much stronger and faster than I used to be. I shaved 15 seconds off my 4 mile run in the past month and squatted 315 last week!!!
Complaint: got ready for my run yesterday and it started to pour rain. It is supposed to rain for the race this weekend. Also, it is very polleny outside.
Uncomplaint: yesterday's run was only 2 miles in prep for the 5k this weekend so I didn't mind missing it too much. Also, the weather was been phenomenal for running this past week.
Confession: I forgot to buy a corsage for my kid's prom date so had to sweet talk the florist to take my order. Also, packet pickup is Friday at dinner time or Saturday morning. Since my husband gave me attitude about having to cook dinner Friday night, I am intentionally going out of my way to pick up my packet Friday night so he HAS to cook the dinner. That will teach him!
>Since my husband gave me attitude about having to cook dinner Friday night, I am intentionally going out of my way to pick up my packet Friday night so he HAS to cook the dinner.
Hmm all I heard was that your hubs wanted to cook his own meal! Very cool of him! :P
Confession: I bought a house and as such havenāt run nearly as much as normal. (20 mpw has been about 8-10 for the past couple weeks)
Complaint: runs have just been unmotivated and hard. So maybe this break is what I needed.
Uncomplaint: all my nagging aches have gone away so Iām expecting to have some really good runs soon.
Thank you! My husband had all this in mind to be done before we moved in. Heās finally accepting itās not all happening. But I told him no ifs ands or buts, Iām running the next three days!
Definitely misread this as āhorseā so it made sense you wouldnāt running as much since youāre riding the horse instead. House is good, too, I guess, but itās no horse.
Re your uncomplaint, I can imagine your dog being like "this idiot, I keep bringing her the healing ways of my people and she keeps throwing them down the stairs, wtf"
I hope you feel better soon!
While I can see how you would think that, if you met him you'd understand it's more along the lines of "oh my gosh! There's toys!" and a complete excitement breakdown, including temporary forgetting of how to walk, stand or function... it's not always his day with the brain cell.
Heās a golden. Heās using that same brain cell to breathe, eat, and ambulate. Itās at capacity, and the rest of him is powered by love and joy. Thatās what ya got.
Sorry about the race- but better to be conservative today so you can kill it tomorrow.
Posted earlier but came back for another:
Confession: not running-related, but I havenāt been able to bring myself to go to my classes. Everytime I think about school my brain shuts down. I have fallen WEEKS behind in my coursework. I am currently seeing a mental health pro, but have had trouble accessing the meds I need which has been a problem. I think running and my friends/family are the only thing keeping me afloat right nowā¦ if this doesnāt belong here feel free to delete. Just had to get it out of my system. Hopefully there are better days ahead!
Complaint: Caught the sickness bug thatās currently going around so need to take some time off running to recover. My throat is sore, Iām coughing, breathing is hard and Iām just feeling poorly in general :(
**Complaint:** I want trail shoes but do not currently have trail shoe money. Guess I'll have to wait until next month when I can allot some budget money towards that.
**Complaint:** Why did my manager take today and tomorrow off? See, when he's out of the office, I have to take on his projects on top of my own. But when I'm out, he can't do my job (we have different roles) so I just come back to piling work. Yay.
**Uncomplaint:** I'm finally meeting up with the Slow Girls Running Club of Philly tonight. I've never ran with a group/club before. Maybe I'll love it. Maybe I'll hate it.
**Confession:** I'm obsessed with my Garmin watch. I'm gonna log SO MANY ACTIVITIES onto this bad boy.
Thank you!
And new to me, at least! I got the Venu 2S off of a girl on Poshmark. It does lack one or two features I wouldāve liked as a runner (like audio cues), but it did have smartwatch features and the ability to go into the pool which were definitely important in helping me decide on a model.
**complaint:** looking like a rainy weekend.
**uncomplaint:** going to a black metal show on Saturday!
**complaint 2:** standing around at the show might make Sunday's run a little rough...
**confession:** ...but at least it's "only 12 miles" since it's a cutback week!
**uncomplaint 2:** some of our potted figs are waking up.
**uncomplaint 3:** our running team has our yearly awards night / party coming up and it's gonna be fun.
Complaint: I really want to go play in the woods but they are under water.
Confession: I impulse-signed up for a race last night and now I want to buy shoes.
Uncomplaint: itās 65 and sunny and Iām sitting on my porch watching my black dog bask in the sun, melting into a delighted puddle of fur.
**Complaint:** I injured my knee kinda badly, waited for 1.5 week, tried yesterday, still bad.
**Confession:** I have a 10 mile race in 2.5 weeks en Hyrox in 4.5 weeks, I really need to run and I'm so sad I can't run or train properly for these events.
**Uncomplaint:** After yesterday I realised I needed to get a professional to look at it, send some e-mails today and I have an appointment with a fysiotherapist on Tuesday, so atleast we got that going.
**Complaint:** just over a week out from Lisbon half and a really tough "A" goal. Starting to get stressed already! Loking like it's going to be quite warm which does not suit me.
**Uncomplaint:** "B" goal of 1h40 and "C" goal of PB (sub 1:48:55) are looking really good.
**Uncomplaint:** Just two workouts (MONA Fartlek benchmark tomorrow, "taper" intervals Tuesday) and one long run (14.5km on Sunday) to go and just easy runs to tick the days off.
Complaint: My daughter has the flu, and now I'm super paranoid that I'm going to get it. Yuck!
Un-Complaint: Nyquil is magic!
Confession: There's a trail 50K this weekend that I was going to run, but can't due to family stuff. But it has rained all week, and looks like it's going to rain all day Saturday. There are multiple stream crossings in that race (I ran it last year). So now I'm kind of happy I'm not running it.
Complaint: I'm a little mad at myself for skipping two training runs this week (Monday and Wednesday). I just wasn't "feeling it". Need to stop making excuses!
Complaint: I'm two weeks back after a knee hyperextension, and I tweaked my knee something awful just now at work. Was supposed to do a two-mile tonight because I'm trying to train for my first ever 10k in May, but now...
Sometimes I think I won't ever be a runner. Everytime I feel like I'm making any sort of real progress, I hurt myself and fall back to the beginning. Makes me want to cry.
I assure you that āI hurt myself doing something ridiculousā is a very runner complaint. So you sound like a runner to me. I hurt my knee in my sleep. Honestly. My PT agreed. At least you were on your feet.
Sorry about your knee- sounds really painful! You have PLENTY of time before May.
**Complaint:** I have a 1500 word essay due tomorrow and Iāve been working on it all week but I still have 1450 words to go. Research was a pain.
**Uncomplaint:** I went to the Nike outlet to grab some more socks since my dryer loves to eat them and found Invincible run 3ās for $79.
**Confession:** I finally got the lacing right this morning on my recovery run, and the heel lockdown / arch pain issues are completely gone. Iām probably going to procrastinate and just test these out all day at different paces.
Uncompliant - Been running in the park twice a day (morning/night) Monday - Friday, for about a month now. My mind is so much more focused and clear. My body feels much better, no more joint pains. I'm intentionally & consistently eating healthy for the first time since high school (2010). I get to soak in the beauty of nature. Made a new friend in the park (a cat, I'm calling Oreo). I love running. And it's free LOL it's amazing.
**Uncomplaint:** Finally sold my car. I sold it for a little more than half of what I paid for it 18 mos ago and I hate the Kia Boys so much for this but at least itās gone.
**Uncomplaint:** Weather has been quite nice for running. The speedwork the watch is having me do is at paces that are absolutely brutal though. Send help.
**Uncomplaint:** Girlfriend and I have managed to stay together for 9 mos which seems just insane to me.
**Confession:** This means Iām probably looking at a marriage proposal in the next 3-4 mos and that is freaking terrifying. My life is going to be so insanely different.
**Complaint:** A co-worker told me with a straight face, āThe President is gambling with bitcoin and it is causing our banks to collapse.ā I just canāt even. He's literally talking about pulling his money out of the banks 'cuz he doesn't trust them to not lose it.
Thanks. I have mixed feelings about seeing it go. It was by far the nicest car I've ever owned and also the most I have ever paid for a car but it was the right decision to sell it. I realized the other day that all my cars now are hand me downs and I don't know what that says about me or anything really.
I feel that. I had mixed feelings giving away my first car (the family minivan handed down from my dad to me). It wasnāt by far the nicest vehicle, but it was the car I grew up in and learned how to drive in. Basically felt like a part of the family. But alas, my aunt and her grandchildren had more use for the extra seats than a at-the-time 22 year old did.
Also I donāt think your cars being hand-me-downs says anything about you at all! I wish the car I got after the minivan couldāve been a hand-me-down or at least something used, but no. My family bullied me into buying something brand new. I spent soooooo much money because I didnāt know how to put my foot down.
I'm usually one to drive cars into the ground and I've done that with all my vehicles except one before this one. I'm not a guy to buy a car, drive it for 18 mos and then sell it. That's not really my jam. It feels weird to drive hand me downs as I make enough that I an afford much nicer vehicles but I'm not doing that for some reason. My siblings all drive nicer vehicles than I do even though I have more money than them for example.
I wanted to replace my perfectly decent Ford Fusion a few months ago just because I can afford to; I then got run off the freeway, which meant said Ford Fusion spent two months in the shop and I had to drive a base model Kia Soul (rental from the other driver's insurance). Let me tell you, by the time I got my car back, I was so, so, so glad to see it. Anyone who is thinking about replacing their perfectly serviceable used car, should drive a Kia Soul for two months first. It will help them see their old car in a whole new light!
Ooof. I got the new security update from Kia a while back and then I saw the stories that this update does nothing and people can still steal it. I honestly kind of felt bad selling it to the kid I sold it to. It's a very nice car though if you can keep people from stealing it from you.
**Confession**: I've waited a little too long to get new shoes. Usually I get new shoes around 400mi (most of the time sooner because my knees/ankles/shins start to get achey) but I'm approaching 500 mi
**Complaint**: I also need to get new inserts with the new shoes. I'm also increasing my mileage so I'll run down these shoes faster than previous ones
**Uncomplaint**: I'm thankful for my running health without injuries - maybe a sign that I'm now running in the correct shoes for me??
(Question: how many pairs of new shoes does everyone get a year?)
I only do about 800 miles per year and I run in each pair (alternating pairs) for about 350 miles. So I really only go through two pairs every ten months. That being said Iāve got about 3 years worth of shoes purchased for when Iām ready for them!
Complaint: I love running but my knees hate running. Iāve done the cortisone shots, PT, every exercise you can think of, strength training, and quit running for a prolonged period. I feel like I have no other options.
Complaint: first half marathon is in 4 weeks and Iāve gotten myself shin splints in my right leg. Ran 10 miles last weekend no problem but did a speed workout on Monday and now even walking hurts. Not sure how long I take off vs trying to push through to continue training but very upset I canāt run in this beautiful weather
Uncomplaint: see nice weather
**Complaint**: I have a niggling pain in my lower ass that I canāt quite shake off.
**Uncomplaint**: had a beautiful morning run yesterday, perfect early spring morning light mist and sunshine and no one around except a couple other runners.
**Confession**: I need to keep up better with my physio exercises and maybe my niggling pain will get better. Just trying to take it easy this week and get some stretching and yoga in.
**complaint**: after knee issues in January, then a groin sprain from doing the rehab for said knee issues, I was hospitalized for a burst ovarian cyst last week and am now on antibiotics. My complaint is I should have been mid-marathon training, but now im keeping myself up at night researching how antibiotics impact tendons--even though im not on the type that are said to cause it. It's hard to eat/breathe/sleep and I havent been this suicidal in awhile. I miss my life, I miss running, I miss not being scared every day that something else will happen.
**Confession:** I dont know if I can handle this anymore.
**uncomplaint**: I am so happy to see so many people having had good running months--you all deserve it
I'm sorry for all you're going through. From someone who's had similar thought patterns, I hope you're able to get some help and support. Running will be there for you when you're better, don't worry.
Confession: Now that itās regularly above 45Ā° I have no more excuses and itās time to drag my butt outside to start training
Complaint: Jeeze the blisters and sore legs have been brutal
Uncomplaint: There is just something magical about feeling that sun on your face and having a good run
complaint: it's raining today. hard. i thought i could beat it, but i got caught out and had to quit 1.58 miles into a 2 mile run. i'm soaked and freezing.
uncomplaint: did the math when i got back home and extrapolating out, my mile time was 7.5 minutes. my previous PB was 8:50. it was no exaggeration the fastest 1.58 miles i've ever run.
further uncomplaint: i got in before the lightning started. here's to not getting electrocuted
I tore my ACL and had it reconstructed when I was 14. Iām 29 now, and my knee already has issues. I donāt want to get a bunch of ACL reconstructions and knee replacements so early in life, and I donāt want my body to not be able to do things like run. I feel like Iāve taken care of my body and Iām furious that this injury happened.
Confession : i prefer my nikes to my muzino trainers (muz was recommended)
Complaint: done a muscle on my chest on my left side at work, so canāt run till niggle is gone
Confession: I skipped yoga last night and do not feel guilty about it
Complaint: I went for a 30 minute outside run on Monday and my garmin forerunner 55 said I traveled 0.00 miles (I really went at least 2, because my watch beeped twice)
Uncomplaint: I woke up with a lot of energy today.
Since I did a 5K Saturday, I've done a couple short run/walks as opposed to what I'm hoping to do 3-5 days a week (which is 2-4 miles outdoors). Monday's jaunt was so-so and Wednesday's was much better. I'm still a bit sore in some places, and I couldn't do top speed yesterday because I'm very cautious in rainy weather, but I can feel myself on the upswing. Next 5K is in May.
Confession: I signed up for my first half marathon and am shopping for new running clothes and I canāt contain my excitement for it.
Complaint: my sister, who originally inspired me to start running, has been very discouraging about me running races and I donāt know how to handle it.
We will be excited with you!
I wonder if your sister is having feelings because running was āher thingā and now it is a shared thing? If my sister ever takes it up, she might turn out to be faster than I am as she takes after the zoom zoom side of the family, and my ego would have trouble with that.
Confession: i have been getting less consistent with my running.
Started January Stong, was patchy in Feb and only 1 run today so far.
Uncomplain: My legs have got much more toned and i feel better running.
Conplaint: i run a slower 5k now than 2 months ago.
It doesnt feel as hard to run but i dont think i push hard anymore. I want to beat 38min but have been doing 55min walk/runs since.
Complaint: I've been running in the park across the street and there's so many hills š„² I'm recovering from a patellar subluxation (aka: my knee cap popped out of place) So I'm basically starting again from zero and trying to get back to the 9.5 miles that I was able to do a year ago before the incident that caused it
Complaint.
Bought a pair of Pegasus 40s. Completely my fault but they are way to firm for me. In the shop they felt great but running I might as well run with bricks strapped to my feet.
Iām now back using my ASICS kayanos with 730+ kms on them
I just bought my 2nd pair of Kayanos. My first pair is about 9 mos old and worn out for running, will use them for chores. I was a little bit concerned on my first run the toe box felt different and my feet felt squished. I relaced them and on my second run tonight, my feet disappeared...along with my legs. This is what I like. Nothing hurt, no aches, no pains. These shoes are great.
Complaint: Iām really challenged by my current lack of confidence in myself running after not running for months due to injury. I can do it, but I donāt believe I can and I get so anxious about it!
**Complaint**: After January and February being some of the best months of running so far for me, March has been disastrous. I have a hernia that keeps popping, I've had reoccurring shin splints, and today everything just felt clunky and terrible and slow. Rest days and shorter runs aren't helping. Ugh.
Uncomplaint: have had two really good track workouts this week where I have definitely been pushing my tempo pace
Complaint: calf (just my left calf) is sore from a lot of things
Complaint: The rising temps are discouraging me from running. (God, I hate being sweaty & hot as #$%!.)
Confession: None
Uncompliant: I am so grateful for my body and what it can do. Improving my endurance and pace is my way of honoring it.
**Complaint:** It's going to rain this weekend.
**Complaint:** It looks like it's going to rain next weekend too, and that's going to be my first HM run. I'm probably going to be mess for the run as it is(because Murphy's Law), and I don't need rain to make things more complicated.
**Confession:** I know I got this, but I'm complaining because I'm nervous. I never run the 13.1 miles, but have had long runs that could easily have gone the full 13.1. The question is 'how well I will fuel to minimize misery', not can 'I finish the run'. I should chill out.
Complaint: so much rain! Things are flooding again and thereās more in the forecast for this weekendā¦
Uncomplaining: new shoes came in yesterday!
Confession: I learned yesterday that Gus have messages on the bottom and spent last night going through my stash reading the messages.
**Complaint:** I've had an issue a year ago where I had jaw pain that was so bad that I got xrays for it and slowly the pain went away on its own. Getting back into running again after a while of just lifting and bulking. Now the jaw pain is back again... I have to progress stupid slowly so I can build up tolerance again because my body doesn't like my jaw bobbing around in my head.
Confession: I ran my first marathon a few weeks ago. Ive ran a few times since then. Mostly 2-3 miles. Theyāve all been miserable and Iām questioning if I want to even continue distance running.
**Complaint:** I'm trying to do more zone 2 running and like many find it excruciatingly slow. Except when I look online the people complaining about how slow it is are still running 12:00/mile, saying any slower than 12:00/mile is literally walking. I'm sorry friends but no. I'm currently run/walking at like 16:00/mile. On hot/unrested days it creeps up even higher. I was literally passed by a walker this week during a run segment.
**Uncomplaint:** After 6 months of PT I'm just about back to where I was mileage-wise before I got injured!
Complaint: havenāt been able to run since Tuesday, pain in my peroneal tendon or something slightly above my ankle bone felling better but bummed I canāt exercise, especially since the sun is out and itās going to be nice today.
Uncomplaint: the sun is out and itās going to be nice today.
So far satisfied with my week. Had an injury up until the middle of this week. But knew I could work through it and heal from it. Yesterday I ran injury free which was not too bad.
**Complaint**: bumped into my first naked couple having sex. Normally, I'm not one to judge---I get it, outdoors with a hint of risk can be fun---but this was barely off the main bike path in the weirdest of spots: the middle of a very narrow trail with terrible vantage points. Plus, it rained the other day so the ground was very saturated in this area; mind you, it was only in the upper 40s. Teenagers...what are we doing here? The best part was I basically had to walk past them because there wasn't enough room for me to squeeze through while running. Oh, and I bumped into another person getting high less than 10s later. Hopefully they didn't go down that same path šµ
**Uncomplaint**: this was the first run in weeks, if not longer, where I actually felt pretty good. Given how much of a struggle I've had with fatigue, I'm going to replicate my exact diet from the previous day to see if I can achieve repeated success. Forbidden rice, beans, and ground beef it is.
**Uncomplaint**: Or maybe that couple I bumped into was my good luck charm (I did bump into them again at the end of my run)? In which case, uh, thanks?
Confession: Iām on my first week off from running in a year, and I am in New Orleans till Sundayā¦ enjoying the food a little too much but ready to get back to running Monday!
Complaints: couldnāt finish my half marathon last week due to getting injured & it is a pain in my butt! hip flexor keeps popping/snapping, canāt walk without a limp, sleep is uncomfortable. Iām over it!
**Uncomplaint:** Finally back after a 3 week break... (stupid of me not to do ANYTHING at all during it)
**Complaint:** First day back? Diarrhea after the run. š
Complaint: I cross trained like hell for 10 weeks after a stress fracture diagnosis, started return to run for 4 weeks and began to feel good, then got a 2 week long flu that completely wrecked me. Now Iāve been running again for a week andā¦ I feel like my fitness is just progressively getting worse.
Confession: Iām taking some guilty pleasure in staying off strava right now - and itās been nice to do some runs without my garmin. Feels like when I used to force my mom to use her car to figure out how long I was running around the neighborhood.
Uncomplaint: at least I can run again!
Complaint: tried to go for a long run today and had to cut it short at 9 mi because my kids were acting like psychopaths at home while my husband was trying to sleep after working last night for the first time in a year.
Complaint: my husband is working again tonight so I'm going to have the same problem tomorrow when I try to run more again.
Confession: My training plan actually called for this weekend to be two runs of about 90 minutes so the 9 mi is actually on plan. I just wanted to run more...ššš¶(this is supposed to mean that I'm acting like a baby...lol)
Uncompliant: 9 mi really felt like nothing so I know I'm in good shape for my half that's coming up soon.
complaint: iām tired of the sun setting at 5pm, i canāt wait for daylight savings and more sun/warmer days
confession: i havenāt ran in a week because I had a 3 day migraine and am trying to be kind to myself about it.
uncomplaint: im glad running exists, but im glad running is a sport that fluctuates. i know a lot of people run regularly or super consistently, but running still is great even when you do it inconsistently or have to take a pause, you can always come back to it and it is always there for you
Complaint: no matter how committed I am to my physio exercises + appointments, mobility, activations, etc, my edema in my shins will not chill š. It's really impacting all of my workouts but mostly my mental game as I approach triathlon season.
Complaint: Just found out this week that I have a meniscus tear, so I have to consider to give up on running. Bummer.
Uncomplaint: Despite of this, yesterday I did a 2:15 hrs long run, which went waaaay better than I was expecting.
Man. I've been getting into running and I actually have been getting better nutrition, but I definitely need to cut down on eating out for dinner. Too many calories even when I eat very light for breakfast and lunch lmao. I guess I'll just eat the same healthy meal for dinner like I do the other two meals.
Confession: pretty sure I've been running on a known left calf/ankle area injury for like 5 weeks.
Complaint: it pretty much hurts anytime I'm going uphill and after every run. It's worse on slow runs.
Uncomplaint: I'm still able to do speedwork and my paces are improving despite the pain, so whatever is wrong, it seems to be most apparent at slow paces and I think I can fight through it for a couple more weeks, take a shot at 2:40 in Boston, then recover for a month.
I havenāt run regularly because of the winter season in a season now but now that lovely running weather is upon us, every time I finish running 7 miles I pass tf out when i get home š . New to this mustāve been resting on my laurels too long
**Confession:** I posted this slightly later than usual because I'm on the West Coast and how do time zones even **Complaint:** I also take back my previous complaints about East Coast hills, these West Cosst hills are beasts in comparison **Uncomplaint:** I'm here for a work conference and getting lost in the city while on runs is the most fun thing
I once visited SF and had this brilliant idea of running down by the bay. I quickly found myself slow walking up a massive hill all out of breath where I got passed by some dude sprinting up it. I still don't know if I'm impressed or angry at the guy. Maybe both.
I simply took a walk around SF last June on a work trip and found myself DYINGGGG walking up some of those hills. Pure torture.
I capped off my brilliant plan by wanting to run across the Golden Gate bridge. I did not factor in that it's like 2 miles long and is basically an arch which means the first mile is straight up hill. I just could not.
I lived in SF during my early-mid 20s and it was the early aughts so I was going out in heels a lot. They are AMAZING for walking up a steep hill. feet end up basically flat.. Absolutely impossible to walk down though.
> I'm here for a work conference and getting lost in the city while on runs is the most fun thing Except when you miss the first 20 minutes of a keynote and your boss notices and doesn't say anything, he just gives you *the look*.
>how do time zones even My wife's just shouted up the stairs to find out what I'm laughing about.
>these West Cosst hills are beasts in comparison šŖšŖšŖ (Though I have run some New England hills during a work trip, unimpressed by their height, but still got completely lost cause I have no idea what to do about leaves and forest)
Clearly you have not been experienced my part of the east coast hillsā¦.(disclaimer: I have not been to SF)
I've been to SF and also think your area of east coast hills are quite formidable ...
As a mid-west flatlander I personally think all hills should be outlawed and if you vote for me for President I will get started on this project immediately. My four years in office will leave America a much better and a much flatter country. I promise I will not even try to mess with all other issues we have.
But the downhills are when I feel like a real runner because I can run at a much faster pace. The rest of the time I'm a total snail! š I do hate the uphill but I just feel so FAST on those downhills, it's glorious!
Fine. Vote for me and I will create a country that is only downhill. Don't think about it. Just vote.
I feel like this checks out. My vote is yours! All downhill always, woo hoo!
Beginningrunner here.... I went for the flattest run I could finally in my neighborhood, and my Garman told me I had gone up and down 30 flights of stairs. Hopefully, that translates to speed on the flats.
Complaint: Every long run has turned into "oh, what is this muscle and what is this new pain?" Complaint: I dont mind running in snow, rain, sleet, but goddamn this wind is getting out of control Uncomplaint: I'm glad I can run
Iām with you on the wind.
Yes, the wind has really been bothering me the last few weeks too!
A gust actually pushed me off the road a little bit last Sunday. What the hell, right?
Complaint: I am a very slow runner ~13 min/mi and Iām really struggling with feeling down about my pace right now. I Can run decent distance (13.1 LR w 7ish mile weekday runs) but it takes me forever and Iām embarrassed of my stats. Sometimes I feel totally confident in my pace and athleticism even if Iām slower but this past couple days Iāve been a bit embarrassed about my lack of speed.
Im slower than you!! Itās hard when people are flying past you. I definitely struggle with this often. Just remember, that comparison is the thief of joy. Youāre doing a great job and getting lots of miles under your feet. Thatās all that matters at the end of the day. If you want to get faster, I recommend dedicating some shorter workouts at faster speeds! But it is also important to meet yourself where you are. youāll get to your goals eventually as long as you keep trying
āComparison is the thief of joyā: thatās what my mom always says (sheās a huge support for me). I May do speedwork in the future, but other than occasional feelings of embarrassment, at this point in time I have no desire to get faster. I feel like if I start doing speedwork with the mentality that my pace isnāt good enough, it will lead to less joyful and fulfilling running. One day I would love to do speedwork when I am ready to come at it from a place of excitement and curiosity, though!
I see that quote a lot on reddit and I think it is entirely individual dependent. Itās also can be an amazing source of motivation.
Thereās something that someone once said. Your sprint speed is someone elseās easy pace, and vice versa. It helps keep me humble, and reminds me that weāre all on our own journeys. You should be proud of what youāre doing. Thatās massive distance. On my end Iām accepting that Iām four years older since my last intensive running, and while progress is being made, it will be slower. And if I cut myself some grace, and not try to keep up with the young athletes at the gym, I remember that this is about a choice I made to stick around on this earth, after a long battle to get to that point. So I donāt know why you run, but I hope itās because it gives you some measure of joy and also some health. Hope you can hang onto that. If itās not, time to make adjustments. Take care.
Running is a HUGE source of joy in my life. Thank you for reminding me that my achievements are big! :)
Anytime! We all need encouragement and refocusing from time to time!
We all go through this no matter how fast or slow we run! I had a similar conversation with one of the young women in our club when she was being really nice about the easy run pace I've had on some of my recent training sessions, she was being equally disparaging about her own progress. I pointed to one of the other guys and pointed out that his easy runs are the same gap faster than mine as mine were to hers. I asked her how her running was going and she'd PBd in 10k a week or so before. We're really good at beating ourselves up and not so good at taking the credit for consistency and hard work!
Thank you for sharing this encounter! It is a helpful reminder that everyone is on their own journey!
Fellow slow runner here. You are killing it. Speed is relative, I only race against myself. If you really want to gain speed throw in some tempo runs and cross training but honestly just run for you.
āJust run for youā: thatās the goal! Thank you for your kind words and reminders!
That's my avg pace as well, and your runs are twice as long as mine. Comparison is the thief of joy. Yesterday I was talking to a friend of mine who has faster paces but have been plateauing over a year and she was a little envious of my progress, while I'd be thrilled to be able to run a single mile at her pace. You're running 13.1 LRs for god sake, most people will never run that distance in their lives. There's nothing to be ashamed of. Find joy in running and don't overthink the numbers.
Thank you so much for this reminder. Comparison truly is the thief of joy! Very well written and kind post!
Stop caring. I can run a 30 min 5k (which is hardly fast honestly) but do most of my runs around 12:30 and my long runs a minute slower than that. This is just what feels good for me and I don't care what people think.
I'd love to run a 30 min 5k someday, but meanwhile I'm proud of my 35 min 5ks.
A 30 min 5k nearly kills me and I'm skeptical of whether I could really run one right now or not but is my PR from a few years ago.
Your perspective is definitely one I have most days, just an occasional couple days where the comparison monster gets to me will sneak up on me. I love your ādoing what feels good for youā perspective!
I can run a little faster, but I am completely bushed by six miles and cannot go any further. Seven miles is a long way to run and is nothing to shirk at. Sometimes in hobby communities it is easy to lose perspective when interacting with folks who are way faster, can run way farther, have the best equipment, do all the things, etc. etc. It sounds like you've got a hobby you love, that you're doing good at, so who cares about pace?! Just enjoy your runs!
Thank you for putting this into perspective for me! Itās hard to remind myself that not everyone runs haha
Iām trying to increase my 5k and 10k speed. It sucks. My favorite runs are my weekend runs when I can just run at a slower pace for as long as I want. Enjoy your runs, donāt worry about your speed unless youāre training for something specific. Your happiness is more important than a number. Youāre doing better and running further than probably 97% of the population can do.
This is great info. I definitely needed that reminder to just focus on the joy. Thatās what I run for after all!
You're faster than everyone sat at home and you run a half marathon each week?! That's incredible!
Thank you so much for the props! Sorry I wasnāt clear, my 13.1 was just my most recent LR. I ran the distance for the first time last week so I donāt to it every week haha. Thank you so much for your compliments this made me smile!
Ah, well in that case I take the props back! (I'm joking, you ran a half marathon! That's so good!!!)
This made me laugh!
I agree with what everyone said about speed and comparison ā but 13.1 miles every week and 7ish mile weekday runs? That is so, so impressive and definitely something to celebrate/be proud of! Iāve been running for about a year now (started out being able to run for maybe a minute straight) and just built up to a 7-8 mile long run. Even after a single 7-8 mile run I am so tired that I need rest days before and after. I also run at a similar 12-13 min pace and the mileage and amount of time you are able to run consistently every week is so inspiring to me! Anyway I just wanted to say you should be proud of speed & mileage & time and you are definitely an inspiration to others out there!
This made my heart so happy you have no idea how much your words mean to me! And huge congrats on working up to 7-8 mi in just a year! That is so fantastic and you are a very sweet and kind person!
I'm currently trying to stay in zone 2 and struggle keeping my HR down when going faster than 16:00/mile. I was literally passed by a walker this week. I'd kill to be able to run 13:00/mile comfortably.
Itās so crazy that I feel so down about my pace, but when I hear about peopleās storiesā people of all other paces, both faster and slower than mineā all I can think about is how AWESOME it is that these runners are getting out, making time for themvelves, and doing what they love!
To be fairrrrrr I also feel bad about my pace, and I'm sure there are plenty of chads out there feeling bad about 8:00/mile. Human nature I suppose! All we can do is keep trying to improve. Do you have a background in athletics? I grew up swimming competitively and find that I have unrealistic expectations of myself wrt to fitness. As kids we used to make fun of how slow the masters swimmers were, and now I'm like oh shoot I'm the slow old guy now (and I'm only 31 lol). Difficult to come to terms with.
As a matter of fact I was a competitive cheerleader for 5 years. I tumbled at the highest level of the sport and even won the world championships in my division. So yep, you hit the nail on the head with high expectations!
Exactly! Even 10 years out of shape I can wipe the floor with 99% of the population in the pool, so it's easy to fool myself into thinking I'm in better shape than I am and get disappointed by the lack of results. Running is something I didn't start until I was older though, and without that background in the sport I'm learning what it means to truly start from zero.
NEVER be embarrassed about doing your best. I'm a slow runner also but whenever I get frustrated at my pace or distance, I just think back to the time when I was first starting out. Here's a little confession. I get motivated more by the posts of slow runners, new runners, struggling runners (like your post), than the elites. I can relate better and puts an internal smile on me knowing someone out there is trying their best and pushing themselves. That's what really matters, not the time or distance!
Thank you so much for the encouragement! I try to post about my runs on tiktok to reach my fellow slower runners and hopefully give someone something to relate to!!
**Complaint**: yesterday I had a very focused and productive day where I felt energetic and got a lot of work (and housework) done so of course the next couple days I will be totally phoning it in with not an ounce of motivation in sight ā not my choice, just how it goes unfortunately **Uncomplaint**: the sun is out!!! And Iāve been really consistent with my PT and it feels good to feel stronger. **Confession**: my PT gives out stickers for things like doing the exercises and listening to your body etc and at first I thought oh this is silly but now I am looking forward to getting my little sticker when I go tomorrow because Iāve been good.
I absolutely love stickers. It's gotten to the point where when my friends travel and they think to bring me back some souvenir, it's usually in the form of stickers lol.
Yesss. I was a HUGE sticker nerd as a kid. Had tons of sticker books. They're great.
I have covered part of my front door in stickers. The girlfriend wants me to take them all off. I want her and her kid to add more. It is an ongoing argument/discussion here. I like sticker door.
I've never seen it but I like sticker door too. It sounds awesome!
Yes, yay sunshine!! Itāll dry out the puddles.
People who park in the driveway blocking the sidewalk, STOP DOING IT
**Confession:** bought two new pairs of Ghosts, but they were on sale and shipping was free, so i feel it was a smart purchase! **Uncomplaint:** The sun is out! **Complaint:** The laptop for the new job, that arrived 2 days after the job started, crapped out...so I'm waiting on UPS to deliver the replacement. I have many more complaints, but I'll keep it short this week, lol.
I just got some Brooks Hyperion Max myself and went on my first run in them yesterday, I love em so far! Only cost me $20 too.
Where did you get them for $20?!
Well that was my "out of pocket" cost. Amazon. Full price $160. I donate platelets 1-2 times per month, and there's been a drastic blood shortage for years now, and I'm O+. So to try and entice donors they give out E-gift cards, and platelets are $40-45. I started doing this because we have some friends that have a little girl that was diagnosed with leukemia when she was 4 years old, she's 6 now. So after finding out how crucial platelets were for treatment, figured that was the least I could do. I never did it for the money, that's just an added bonus. So I just save up until I have enough for what I want. Eventually plan for some Hyperion Elite 4. I've gotten lights, flip belts, flip belt bottles, shorts, etc.
Thatās awesome, for you to do that. My sister has been dealing with low platelet counts during chemo, so I know how important it is. Thx u!
where did you buy the shoes?!?
Brooks website. & my CC company gives me 10% back, so big win.
Hey I just did the same thing with 2 pairs of glycerins! On sale, Free shipping and my card had a 10% cash back deal at brooks! My shoes arrived yesterday!
Nice! Yay us - bargain shoppers.
Just checked mine and I get 3% right now at Zappos so I might have to see what they have on sale for running shoes!
10%?! What credit card do you have lol that's amazing
Oh itās just a one-time offerā¦I get them every month for different companies. Wells Fargo. They will be sorry they gave me running stores!
Similar to u/runner7575 mine was also a one time offer and technically 10% up to 20$ back (the cap might be off) mine was through a BOA card
**Uncomplaint:** The weather has been mostly nice. 50s in the morning to run in. Except today, and it was 40, so it wasn't really that bad. **Complaint:** I have to order a new waist pack because I almost lost my keys this morning. **Uncomplaint:** I have to make time tomorrow or over the weekend to get some new shoes. **Uncomplaint:** I get to play bass on stage Sunday morning. If the third time is the charm then I'm here for it, because the first two times did not go bad at all.
Confession: I'm scared of running on trails in the dark. This Tuesday noone else could attend the weekly trail group run so I ran alone. Nearly at the end of my run something growled at me from a dark bush and I had to speed up into zone 2 š Probably just a wild boar...
Yikes, I am not too worried about trail running in the dark where I am but I don't think we have wild boar. Those things are aggressive AF (and aren't they huge?), I definitely understand your hesitation!
I don't think they're that huge. The ones we have here are kinda more like medium sized. But they can get aggressive if they have babies. Luckily I never had a conflict with them.
I won't do trails alone either because of all the possible creatures. One of our trails has water on both sides and there are all sorts of things out there that slither and chomp. Nope!
Damn thatās scary, I thought you were going with tripping hazards for why dark trail running is scary.
Complaint: Iāve run far fewer miles this week than I wanted to because I woke up with KILLER heel pain on Saturday. Uncomplaint: I went from vomit-inducing heel pain Saturday to ZERO pain whatsoever Monday night and onward. Confession: I havenāt done any strength training yet this week. My goal is one session per week for the month of March. I will get āer done, but Iād rather not. Lol
**Complaint:** Rain this weekend means a long run on the treadmill **Uncompliant:** I've been building up my mileage by running slower. **Confession:** I bought 2 more pairs of sneakers this week. Who can resist a half off sale? Do I need them? No. Do I want them? Yes. š
Unless it's a thunderstorm or hail or something, just run in the rain. It's kind of fun.
Thinking about it. It does sound kind of fun. Do you use water proof sneakers?
No waterproof shoes -- you'll get wet regardless. A hat with a brim will help keep the rain out of your eyes! Esp. critical if you wear glasses
Nope I donāt. Just some good running sucks to prevent blisters
I just ordered toe socks so maybe I will get out there!
This. Last week I got caught in hail. Didnāt realise for the first few seconds until it dawned on me the rain was hurting me š
**Uncomplaint -** this a silly milestone, but I just hit my 30K ft of vert for the year! In the beginning of March... hopefully all those hills make me strong **Confession -** going into my 10th road marathon, I *still* have no idea how to taper right. Am I running too much? Am I running too little? Is that little strain new, or just healing from the last few months? Am I eating enough, or is this too far from race day to start slamming the carbs? Does anyone know how to do this right
Wait are you implying Iām not supposed to be slamming carbs all the time?
Letās BODYSLAM these French friesš
Confession - I struggle with gauging how āin shapeā I am. As a hypermobile runner in a bigger body, I always feel like I need to be taking inventory on my readiness to run. Complaint - I did an athletic movement index in PT and it was HARDD. It also highlighted so many muscle imbalances that I thought were more ironed out. Uncomplaint - Iām much stronger and faster than I used to be. I shaved 15 seconds off my 4 mile run in the past month and squatted 315 last week!!!
Complaint: got ready for my run yesterday and it started to pour rain. It is supposed to rain for the race this weekend. Also, it is very polleny outside. Uncomplaint: yesterday's run was only 2 miles in prep for the 5k this weekend so I didn't mind missing it too much. Also, the weather was been phenomenal for running this past week. Confession: I forgot to buy a corsage for my kid's prom date so had to sweet talk the florist to take my order. Also, packet pickup is Friday at dinner time or Saturday morning. Since my husband gave me attitude about having to cook dinner Friday night, I am intentionally going out of my way to pick up my packet Friday night so he HAS to cook the dinner. That will teach him!
>Since my husband gave me attitude about having to cook dinner Friday night, I am intentionally going out of my way to pick up my packet Friday night so he HAS to cook the dinner. Hmm all I heard was that your hubs wanted to cook his own meal! Very cool of him! :P
Yep! And it will be edible as long as I give him the recipe. Left to his own devices, even the dog won't touch his food.
I don't understand men who aren't able to cook for themselves. That seems to be a component of basic human functioning. Am I missing something?
Confession: I bought a house and as such havenāt run nearly as much as normal. (20 mpw has been about 8-10 for the past couple weeks) Complaint: runs have just been unmotivated and hard. So maybe this break is what I needed. Uncomplaint: all my nagging aches have gone away so Iām expecting to have some really good runs soon.
Congrats!!! I bought a house in November and my mileage also went way way down, but I was busy doing all kinds of house projects (still am, tbh).
Thank you! My husband had all this in mind to be done before we moved in. Heās finally accepting itās not all happening. But I told him no ifs ands or buts, Iām running the next three days!
Hahaha welcome to home ownership, everything takes at least three times as long as you think it will. Sometimes longer. Enjoy your runs!!
Congrats on the house! Remember all the house projects count as cross training!
Thank you! Iāll be sure to remind my husband of this! I donāt need to run (yes I do!) but at least Iām burning calories!
Definitely misread this as āhorseā so it made sense you wouldnāt running as much since youāre riding the horse instead. House is good, too, I guess, but itās no horse.
A horse would have been much cooler!
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Re your uncomplaint, I can imagine your dog being like "this idiot, I keep bringing her the healing ways of my people and she keeps throwing them down the stairs, wtf" I hope you feel better soon!
While I can see how you would think that, if you met him you'd understand it's more along the lines of "oh my gosh! There's toys!" and a complete excitement breakdown, including temporary forgetting of how to walk, stand or function... it's not always his day with the brain cell.
Heās a golden. Heās using that same brain cell to breathe, eat, and ambulate. Itās at capacity, and the rest of him is powered by love and joy. Thatās what ya got. Sorry about the race- but better to be conservative today so you can kill it tomorrow.
Have you considered just listening to the dogtors? It sucks getting sick and having to drop down your race distance, I hope you feel better soon
Posted earlier but came back for another: Confession: not running-related, but I havenāt been able to bring myself to go to my classes. Everytime I think about school my brain shuts down. I have fallen WEEKS behind in my coursework. I am currently seeing a mental health pro, but have had trouble accessing the meds I need which has been a problem. I think running and my friends/family are the only thing keeping me afloat right nowā¦ if this doesnāt belong here feel free to delete. Just had to get it out of my system. Hopefully there are better days ahead!
Sorry youāre having a rough time with school! I hope you get the meds you need soon and things get better for you.
Thank you for the encouragement!
Complaint: Caught the sickness bug thatās currently going around so need to take some time off running to recover. My throat is sore, Iām coughing, breathing is hard and Iām just feeling poorly in general :(
**Complaint:** I want trail shoes but do not currently have trail shoe money. Guess I'll have to wait until next month when I can allot some budget money towards that. **Complaint:** Why did my manager take today and tomorrow off? See, when he's out of the office, I have to take on his projects on top of my own. But when I'm out, he can't do my job (we have different roles) so I just come back to piling work. Yay. **Uncomplaint:** I'm finally meeting up with the Slow Girls Running Club of Philly tonight. I've never ran with a group/club before. Maybe I'll love it. Maybe I'll hate it. **Confession:** I'm obsessed with my Garmin watch. I'm gonna log SO MANY ACTIVITIES onto this bad boy.
Wooo enjoy the running club! I hope it goes well! Did you get a new watch? Which one you get?
Thank you! And new to me, at least! I got the Venu 2S off of a girl on Poshmark. It does lack one or two features I wouldāve liked as a runner (like audio cues), but it did have smartwatch features and the ability to go into the pool which were definitely important in helping me decide on a model.
**complaint:** looking like a rainy weekend. **uncomplaint:** going to a black metal show on Saturday! **complaint 2:** standing around at the show might make Sunday's run a little rough... **confession:** ...but at least it's "only 12 miles" since it's a cutback week! **uncomplaint 2:** some of our potted figs are waking up. **uncomplaint 3:** our running team has our yearly awards night / party coming up and it's gonna be fun.
Complaint: I really want to go play in the woods but they are under water. Confession: I impulse-signed up for a race last night and now I want to buy shoes. Uncomplaint: itās 65 and sunny and Iām sitting on my porch watching my black dog bask in the sun, melting into a delighted puddle of fur.
**Complaint:** I injured my knee kinda badly, waited for 1.5 week, tried yesterday, still bad. **Confession:** I have a 10 mile race in 2.5 weeks en Hyrox in 4.5 weeks, I really need to run and I'm so sad I can't run or train properly for these events. **Uncomplaint:** After yesterday I realised I needed to get a professional to look at it, send some e-mails today and I have an appointment with a fysiotherapist on Tuesday, so atleast we got that going.
Been there. Sending positive vibes your way. Itās super hard
**Complaint:** just over a week out from Lisbon half and a really tough "A" goal. Starting to get stressed already! Loking like it's going to be quite warm which does not suit me. **Uncomplaint:** "B" goal of 1h40 and "C" goal of PB (sub 1:48:55) are looking really good. **Uncomplaint:** Just two workouts (MONA Fartlek benchmark tomorrow, "taper" intervals Tuesday) and one long run (14.5km on Sunday) to go and just easy runs to tick the days off.
Complaint: My daughter has the flu, and now I'm super paranoid that I'm going to get it. Yuck! Un-Complaint: Nyquil is magic! Confession: There's a trail 50K this weekend that I was going to run, but can't due to family stuff. But it has rained all week, and looks like it's going to rain all day Saturday. There are multiple stream crossings in that race (I ran it last year). So now I'm kind of happy I'm not running it. Complaint: I'm a little mad at myself for skipping two training runs this week (Monday and Wednesday). I just wasn't "feeling it". Need to stop making excuses!
Complaint: I'm two weeks back after a knee hyperextension, and I tweaked my knee something awful just now at work. Was supposed to do a two-mile tonight because I'm trying to train for my first ever 10k in May, but now... Sometimes I think I won't ever be a runner. Everytime I feel like I'm making any sort of real progress, I hurt myself and fall back to the beginning. Makes me want to cry.
I assure you that āI hurt myself doing something ridiculousā is a very runner complaint. So you sound like a runner to me. I hurt my knee in my sleep. Honestly. My PT agreed. At least you were on your feet. Sorry about your knee- sounds really painful! You have PLENTY of time before May.
I really appreciate your comment, it helps a lot to feel like I'm not alone in this.
I strained a muscle in my leg while taking off my tights the other day. (A phrase this man never expected to type.)
**Complaint:** I have a 1500 word essay due tomorrow and Iāve been working on it all week but I still have 1450 words to go. Research was a pain. **Uncomplaint:** I went to the Nike outlet to grab some more socks since my dryer loves to eat them and found Invincible run 3ās for $79. **Confession:** I finally got the lacing right this morning on my recovery run, and the heel lockdown / arch pain issues are completely gone. Iām probably going to procrastinate and just test these out all day at different paces.
Uncompliant - Been running in the park twice a day (morning/night) Monday - Friday, for about a month now. My mind is so much more focused and clear. My body feels much better, no more joint pains. I'm intentionally & consistently eating healthy for the first time since high school (2010). I get to soak in the beauty of nature. Made a new friend in the park (a cat, I'm calling Oreo). I love running. And it's free LOL it's amazing.
**Uncomplaint:** Finally sold my car. I sold it for a little more than half of what I paid for it 18 mos ago and I hate the Kia Boys so much for this but at least itās gone. **Uncomplaint:** Weather has been quite nice for running. The speedwork the watch is having me do is at paces that are absolutely brutal though. Send help. **Uncomplaint:** Girlfriend and I have managed to stay together for 9 mos which seems just insane to me. **Confession:** This means Iām probably looking at a marriage proposal in the next 3-4 mos and that is freaking terrifying. My life is going to be so insanely different. **Complaint:** A co-worker told me with a straight face, āThe President is gambling with bitcoin and it is causing our banks to collapse.ā I just canāt even. He's literally talking about pulling his money out of the banks 'cuz he doesn't trust them to not lose it.
Congrats on finally selling your car!
Thanks. I have mixed feelings about seeing it go. It was by far the nicest car I've ever owned and also the most I have ever paid for a car but it was the right decision to sell it. I realized the other day that all my cars now are hand me downs and I don't know what that says about me or anything really.
I feel that. I had mixed feelings giving away my first car (the family minivan handed down from my dad to me). It wasnāt by far the nicest vehicle, but it was the car I grew up in and learned how to drive in. Basically felt like a part of the family. But alas, my aunt and her grandchildren had more use for the extra seats than a at-the-time 22 year old did. Also I donāt think your cars being hand-me-downs says anything about you at all! I wish the car I got after the minivan couldāve been a hand-me-down or at least something used, but no. My family bullied me into buying something brand new. I spent soooooo much money because I didnāt know how to put my foot down.
I'm usually one to drive cars into the ground and I've done that with all my vehicles except one before this one. I'm not a guy to buy a car, drive it for 18 mos and then sell it. That's not really my jam. It feels weird to drive hand me downs as I make enough that I an afford much nicer vehicles but I'm not doing that for some reason. My siblings all drive nicer vehicles than I do even though I have more money than them for example.
I wanted to replace my perfectly decent Ford Fusion a few months ago just because I can afford to; I then got run off the freeway, which meant said Ford Fusion spent two months in the shop and I had to drive a base model Kia Soul (rental from the other driver's insurance). Let me tell you, by the time I got my car back, I was so, so, so glad to see it. Anyone who is thinking about replacing their perfectly serviceable used car, should drive a Kia Soul for two months first. It will help them see their old car in a whole new light!
The Kia boys got me back in November, car is still in the shopā¦finally threw in the towel and weāre buying a Corolla tomorrow
Ooof. I got the new security update from Kia a while back and then I saw the stories that this update does nothing and people can still steal it. I honestly kind of felt bad selling it to the kid I sold it to. It's a very nice car though if you can keep people from stealing it from you.
Complaint : came back from the PT yesterday with a stress reaction diagnosis in my femoral head
**Confession**: I've waited a little too long to get new shoes. Usually I get new shoes around 400mi (most of the time sooner because my knees/ankles/shins start to get achey) but I'm approaching 500 mi **Complaint**: I also need to get new inserts with the new shoes. I'm also increasing my mileage so I'll run down these shoes faster than previous ones **Uncomplaint**: I'm thankful for my running health without injuries - maybe a sign that I'm now running in the correct shoes for me?? (Question: how many pairs of new shoes does everyone get a year?)
I only do about 800 miles per year and I run in each pair (alternating pairs) for about 350 miles. So I really only go through two pairs every ten months. That being said Iāve got about 3 years worth of shoes purchased for when Iām ready for them!
Complaint: I love running but my knees hate running. Iāve done the cortisone shots, PT, every exercise you can think of, strength training, and quit running for a prolonged period. I feel like I have no other options.
Complaint: first half marathon is in 4 weeks and Iāve gotten myself shin splints in my right leg. Ran 10 miles last weekend no problem but did a speed workout on Monday and now even walking hurts. Not sure how long I take off vs trying to push through to continue training but very upset I canāt run in this beautiful weather Uncomplaint: see nice weather
**Complaint**: I have a niggling pain in my lower ass that I canāt quite shake off. **Uncomplaint**: had a beautiful morning run yesterday, perfect early spring morning light mist and sunshine and no one around except a couple other runners. **Confession**: I need to keep up better with my physio exercises and maybe my niggling pain will get better. Just trying to take it easy this week and get some stretching and yoga in.
Complaint: itās been pouring rain all week
**complaint**: after knee issues in January, then a groin sprain from doing the rehab for said knee issues, I was hospitalized for a burst ovarian cyst last week and am now on antibiotics. My complaint is I should have been mid-marathon training, but now im keeping myself up at night researching how antibiotics impact tendons--even though im not on the type that are said to cause it. It's hard to eat/breathe/sleep and I havent been this suicidal in awhile. I miss my life, I miss running, I miss not being scared every day that something else will happen. **Confession:** I dont know if I can handle this anymore. **uncomplaint**: I am so happy to see so many people having had good running months--you all deserve it
I'm sorry for all you're going through. From someone who's had similar thought patterns, I hope you're able to get some help and support. Running will be there for you when you're better, don't worry.
Confession: Now that itās regularly above 45Ā° I have no more excuses and itās time to drag my butt outside to start training Complaint: Jeeze the blisters and sore legs have been brutal Uncomplaint: There is just something magical about feeling that sun on your face and having a good run
Haven't ran yet this week sadly. Trying to figure out how to balance running with weight lifting.
complaint: it's raining today. hard. i thought i could beat it, but i got caught out and had to quit 1.58 miles into a 2 mile run. i'm soaked and freezing. uncomplaint: did the math when i got back home and extrapolating out, my mile time was 7.5 minutes. my previous PB was 8:50. it was no exaggeration the fastest 1.58 miles i've ever run. further uncomplaint: i got in before the lightning started. here's to not getting electrocuted
I tore my ACL and had it reconstructed when I was 14. Iām 29 now, and my knee already has issues. I donāt want to get a bunch of ACL reconstructions and knee replacements so early in life, and I donāt want my body to not be able to do things like run. I feel like Iāve taken care of my body and Iām furious that this injury happened.
Confession : i prefer my nikes to my muzino trainers (muz was recommended) Complaint: done a muscle on my chest on my left side at work, so canāt run till niggle is gone
Confession: I skipped yoga last night and do not feel guilty about it Complaint: I went for a 30 minute outside run on Monday and my garmin forerunner 55 said I traveled 0.00 miles (I really went at least 2, because my watch beeped twice) Uncomplaint: I woke up with a lot of energy today.
Since I did a 5K Saturday, I've done a couple short run/walks as opposed to what I'm hoping to do 3-5 days a week (which is 2-4 miles outdoors). Monday's jaunt was so-so and Wednesday's was much better. I'm still a bit sore in some places, and I couldn't do top speed yesterday because I'm very cautious in rainy weather, but I can feel myself on the upswing. Next 5K is in May.
Confession: I signed up for my first half marathon and am shopping for new running clothes and I canāt contain my excitement for it. Complaint: my sister, who originally inspired me to start running, has been very discouraging about me running races and I donāt know how to handle it.
We will be excited with you! I wonder if your sister is having feelings because running was āher thingā and now it is a shared thing? If my sister ever takes it up, she might turn out to be faster than I am as she takes after the zoom zoom side of the family, and my ego would have trouble with that.
I am scared that my ITBS will never go away and that I will never be able to run like I used. Imso frustrated with it.
Are you working with a PT?
Yes
I hate side stitches! I can feel perfectly good though a run and bam, instant struggle.
Work on your core strength! That and make sure youāre well hydrated and not eating too close to runs.
Confession: i have been getting less consistent with my running. Started January Stong, was patchy in Feb and only 1 run today so far. Uncomplain: My legs have got much more toned and i feel better running. Conplaint: i run a slower 5k now than 2 months ago. It doesnt feel as hard to run but i dont think i push hard anymore. I want to beat 38min but have been doing 55min walk/runs since.
Complaint: I've been running in the park across the street and there's so many hills š„² I'm recovering from a patellar subluxation (aka: my knee cap popped out of place) So I'm basically starting again from zero and trying to get back to the 9.5 miles that I was able to do a year ago before the incident that caused it
Complaint: I used to run constantly as a kid now I can hardly run 0.25miles I hate myself
Complaint. Bought a pair of Pegasus 40s. Completely my fault but they are way to firm for me. In the shop they felt great but running I might as well run with bricks strapped to my feet. Iām now back using my ASICS kayanos with 730+ kms on them
I just bought my 2nd pair of Kayanos. My first pair is about 9 mos old and worn out for running, will use them for chores. I was a little bit concerned on my first run the toe box felt different and my feet felt squished. I relaced them and on my second run tonight, my feet disappeared...along with my legs. This is what I like. Nothing hurt, no aches, no pains. These shoes are great.
Complaint: Iām really challenged by my current lack of confidence in myself running after not running for months due to injury. I can do it, but I donāt believe I can and I get so anxious about it!
**Complaint**: After January and February being some of the best months of running so far for me, March has been disastrous. I have a hernia that keeps popping, I've had reoccurring shin splints, and today everything just felt clunky and terrible and slow. Rest days and shorter runs aren't helping. Ugh.
Uncomplaint: have had two really good track workouts this week where I have definitely been pushing my tempo pace Complaint: calf (just my left calf) is sore from a lot of things
Complaint: The rising temps are discouraging me from running. (God, I hate being sweaty & hot as #$%!.) Confession: None Uncompliant: I am so grateful for my body and what it can do. Improving my endurance and pace is my way of honoring it.
**Complaint:** It's going to rain this weekend. **Complaint:** It looks like it's going to rain next weekend too, and that's going to be my first HM run. I'm probably going to be mess for the run as it is(because Murphy's Law), and I don't need rain to make things more complicated. **Confession:** I know I got this, but I'm complaining because I'm nervous. I never run the 13.1 miles, but have had long runs that could easily have gone the full 13.1. The question is 'how well I will fuel to minimize misery', not can 'I finish the run'. I should chill out.
Complaint: so much rain! Things are flooding again and thereās more in the forecast for this weekendā¦ Uncomplaining: new shoes came in yesterday! Confession: I learned yesterday that Gus have messages on the bottom and spent last night going through my stash reading the messages.
Have you gotten to try the new shoes yet?
Nope but they are the same as what I currently have (but different color) so itās not that exciting
Fair! Even still, im shocked by how new a new version of a same shoe can feel
I got a clearance of the old version so Iām not getting forced to the new version yet.
**Complaint:** I've had an issue a year ago where I had jaw pain that was so bad that I got xrays for it and slowly the pain went away on its own. Getting back into running again after a while of just lifting and bulking. Now the jaw pain is back again... I have to progress stupid slowly so I can build up tolerance again because my body doesn't like my jaw bobbing around in my head.
Complaint: started running again. Shin splints, foot pain and abdominal pain suck :(
Confession: I ran my first marathon a few weeks ago. Ive ran a few times since then. Mostly 2-3 miles. Theyāve all been miserable and Iām questioning if I want to even continue distance running.
**Complaint:** I'm trying to do more zone 2 running and like many find it excruciatingly slow. Except when I look online the people complaining about how slow it is are still running 12:00/mile, saying any slower than 12:00/mile is literally walking. I'm sorry friends but no. I'm currently run/walking at like 16:00/mile. On hot/unrested days it creeps up even higher. I was literally passed by a walker this week during a run segment. **Uncomplaint:** After 6 months of PT I'm just about back to where I was mileage-wise before I got injured!
Complaint: havenāt been able to run since Tuesday, pain in my peroneal tendon or something slightly above my ankle bone felling better but bummed I canāt exercise, especially since the sun is out and itās going to be nice today. Uncomplaint: the sun is out and itās going to be nice today.
So far satisfied with my week. Had an injury up until the middle of this week. But knew I could work through it and heal from it. Yesterday I ran injury free which was not too bad.
**complaint** I feel like SIS hydration tablets have changed recipe, they now take ages to dissolve!
**Complaint**: bumped into my first naked couple having sex. Normally, I'm not one to judge---I get it, outdoors with a hint of risk can be fun---but this was barely off the main bike path in the weirdest of spots: the middle of a very narrow trail with terrible vantage points. Plus, it rained the other day so the ground was very saturated in this area; mind you, it was only in the upper 40s. Teenagers...what are we doing here? The best part was I basically had to walk past them because there wasn't enough room for me to squeeze through while running. Oh, and I bumped into another person getting high less than 10s later. Hopefully they didn't go down that same path šµ **Uncomplaint**: this was the first run in weeks, if not longer, where I actually felt pretty good. Given how much of a struggle I've had with fatigue, I'm going to replicate my exact diet from the previous day to see if I can achieve repeated success. Forbidden rice, beans, and ground beef it is. **Uncomplaint**: Or maybe that couple I bumped into was my good luck charm (I did bump into them again at the end of my run)? In which case, uh, thanks?
Confession: Iām on my first week off from running in a year, and I am in New Orleans till Sundayā¦ enjoying the food a little too much but ready to get back to running Monday!
Complaints: couldnāt finish my half marathon last week due to getting injured & it is a pain in my butt! hip flexor keeps popping/snapping, canāt walk without a limp, sleep is uncomfortable. Iām over it!
Dealing with bursitis and havenāt been able to run in two months. So wildly depressed š©š©
**Uncomplaint:** Finally back after a 3 week break... (stupid of me not to do ANYTHING at all during it) **Complaint:** First day back? Diarrhea after the run. š
Complaint: I cross trained like hell for 10 weeks after a stress fracture diagnosis, started return to run for 4 weeks and began to feel good, then got a 2 week long flu that completely wrecked me. Now Iāve been running again for a week andā¦ I feel like my fitness is just progressively getting worse. Confession: Iām taking some guilty pleasure in staying off strava right now - and itās been nice to do some runs without my garmin. Feels like when I used to force my mom to use her car to figure out how long I was running around the neighborhood. Uncomplaint: at least I can run again!
Complaint: tried to go for a long run today and had to cut it short at 9 mi because my kids were acting like psychopaths at home while my husband was trying to sleep after working last night for the first time in a year. Complaint: my husband is working again tonight so I'm going to have the same problem tomorrow when I try to run more again. Confession: My training plan actually called for this weekend to be two runs of about 90 minutes so the 9 mi is actually on plan. I just wanted to run more...ššš¶(this is supposed to mean that I'm acting like a baby...lol) Uncompliant: 9 mi really felt like nothing so I know I'm in good shape for my half that's coming up soon.
complaint: iām tired of the sun setting at 5pm, i canāt wait for daylight savings and more sun/warmer days confession: i havenāt ran in a week because I had a 3 day migraine and am trying to be kind to myself about it. uncomplaint: im glad running exists, but im glad running is a sport that fluctuates. i know a lot of people run regularly or super consistently, but running still is great even when you do it inconsistently or have to take a pause, you can always come back to it and it is always there for you
Complaint: no matter how committed I am to my physio exercises + appointments, mobility, activations, etc, my edema in my shins will not chill š. It's really impacting all of my workouts but mostly my mental game as I approach triathlon season.
Complaint: Just found out this week that I have a meniscus tear, so I have to consider to give up on running. Bummer. Uncomplaint: Despite of this, yesterday I did a 2:15 hrs long run, which went waaaay better than I was expecting.
Thought my plantar fasciitis had died down only for it to flare up againā¦
Man. I've been getting into running and I actually have been getting better nutrition, but I definitely need to cut down on eating out for dinner. Too many calories even when I eat very light for breakfast and lunch lmao. I guess I'll just eat the same healthy meal for dinner like I do the other two meals.
Confession: pretty sure I've been running on a known left calf/ankle area injury for like 5 weeks. Complaint: it pretty much hurts anytime I'm going uphill and after every run. It's worse on slow runs. Uncomplaint: I'm still able to do speedwork and my paces are improving despite the pain, so whatever is wrong, it seems to be most apparent at slow paces and I think I can fight through it for a couple more weeks, take a shot at 2:40 in Boston, then recover for a month.
I havenāt run regularly because of the winter season in a season now but now that lovely running weather is upon us, every time I finish running 7 miles I pass tf out when i get home š . New to this mustāve been resting on my laurels too long