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Years ago, I ran 6 days a week, about 3, to 3 1/2 miles at a time. Mainly to run my dog. I was in pretty good shape.
So, I have decided to skip long distance training for now, and just concentrate on having fun, simple runs again.
My IT Band always barks when I do too much, and I'm frankly sick of it.
I can't tell you how excited I am. I plan to go 6 days a week now, just a few miles at a time. Maybe 5 or 6 on the weekend, if I have time.
So, that's my plan.
- Anya
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Anya,
sometimes going back to the basics & keeping things nice & easy & simple is best for us. Overall health & fitness is really the most important, sometimes we get too obsessed & lose focus on that. Good time to also just go out for some nice long walks or if close by to water, kayaking, great core workout!
...sometimes going back to the basics & keeping things nice & easy & simple is best for us. Overall health & fitness is really the most important, sometimes we get too obsessed & lose focus on that....
Well-said!! I'm sorta trying to get back in shape too and my goal is to run a half an hour in the mornig (lately, missing a few times a week...) and an hour in the evening. One of the best ways to get back in shape. I don't like when people talk about "Oh, I'm trying to run 30MPW" or 50MPW or whatever... Mileage goal just doesn't cut it with me. Naturally, when you're not in shape, you go slower and, with the same distance, you'll be spending more time. I think it's wrong. Go by time base.
Anya:
I would very strongly suggest that you do the same approach. Forget 3 miles or 4 miles (unless of course you have set courses and you know exactly how far). I just go here and there and cut corners there or make this turn or that turn...till I hit 30 minutes and then turn around--simple.
One word of caustion, though. So you said your problem is ITBS that flares up after a certain duration of the run??? Is that correct? Well, going just short enough before it flares up is one solution but not THE solution. You've got to identify the cause of that; otherwise, you'll never gonna get back up to whatever the level you once were or what you'd eventually like to be. Try to figure out why you're getting ITBS or whatever the problem you're having and try to eliminate it. Otherwise, you just won't get the full benefit, and joy, of running.
I'd say check your shoes...but that's just me. ;o)
One word of caustion, though. So you said your problem is ITBS that flares up after a certain duration of the run??? Is that correct? Well, going just short enough before it flares up is one solution but not THE solution. You've got to identify the cause of that; otherwise, you'll never gonna get back up to whatever the level you once were or what you'd eventually like to be. Try to figure out why you're getting ITBS or whatever the problem you're having and try to eliminate it. Otherwise, you just won't get the full benefit, and joy, of running. I'd say check your shoes...but that's just me. ;o)
Thanks everyone. My IT Band sort of rears its ugly little head if I go too fast or too long( usually over 6 miles). But not ever time. I have it pretty much under control. I've dabbled with barefoot, and really think it's my form , rather than the shoes. Although, I am going to start incorporating my Vibrams maybe again this summer. But, you never know!!!!
I'd rather do what I can, and have fun, than re-injury myself and not be able to run at all. True, my plans for a half are caput for now, but, it's almost a relief, in a way. Like I said, I'm excited over this!
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Anya, I like your approach and can totally relate! I just finished my 2nd half marathon (slower that than my first, undertrained, and limping badly at the end) and am feeling the need for a different season of running as well. I had a great time and wouldn't trade for the experience, but looking at my race pics and seeing the pain on my face the last couple of miles, I find myself asking "why?".
The last couple of days, I took the dog for a sunshiny walk and did some of the yardwork I've been putting off because I had been afraid I'd screw up my next long run. I think my new strategy is to get back to modified tri "training", which basically means run/walk 3-5 miles (mostly with the dog), swim about 30 minutes, or bike for about an hour. No rules other than "do something most days". I also hope to drop 10-15 lbs, and the ups and downs of anything resembling a real training schedule almost seem to sabotage that for me.
Good for you for doing what your body and soul are calling out for! I think I'll join you
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