RunningAHEAD - Topic: One of those bad runs...

Theron D

posted: 12/23/2007 at 7:38 PM

My run was horrible today. Yesterday (Sat) I rested, so today was a flat 3.4 mile trail run.....legs felt tired, no energy....but then again it was very windy, hotter than normal (15-20 degrees warmer) and I had about 5 beers yesterday evening......so I guess that all attributed to it.... Big grin

How often does this happen to you guys? This occurs about once a month or so....a good ol bad run... thanks Theron D

Mvitale24

posted: 12/23/2007 at 7:44 PM

I think it happens to everybody. I hate those days, it's feels like all you progression and miles are for not. The only things I think cause this for me are: 1. My body telling me 2 days off after a big week / month would be nice. 2. Beers / Wine 3. Total sleep over the previous days. If I don't sleep much (less then 4 hours) on a given it night it doesn't hamper my run the following day as much as it does 2 days out. I wouldn't sweat it though, if we had no bad days, the good ones wouldn't make us feel as alive as they do.

rgreen45

posted: 12/23/2007 at 8:11 PM

I have bad days occasionally. I can usually attribute it to the previous few days activities. As for the beer, 5 is a mere snort for me on a routine basis but my blood work always shows up good so my doctor says I must burn it off. If you aren't a regular drinker, it could mess you up.

At the end of the day, be happy with where you are and what you've accomplished.

Trent

Good Bad & The Monkey

posted: 12/23/2007 at 8:17 PM

I love bad runs. They piss me off to such a degree that I usually have a great run the next day! Big grin

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

rgreen45

posted: 12/23/2007 at 8:32 PM

Quote from Trent on 12/23/2007 at 8:17 PM:

I love bad runs. They piss me off to such a degree that I usually have a great run the next day!

I've had that happen myself. I'm glad to know it's not a personal issue. Big grin

At the end of the day, be happy with where you are and what you've accomplished.

Theron D

posted: 12/23/2007 at 9:22 PM

no drinks tonight, I'm hitting the same trail again tomorrow and see what happens.... Angry

Theron

Quote from Trent on 12/23/2007 at 8:17 PM:

I love bad runs. They piss me off to such a degree that I usually have a great run the next day!

Dustin

posted: 12/24/2007 at 12:00 AM

Quote from Trent on 12/23/2007 at 8:17 PM:

I love bad runs. They piss me off to such a degree that I usually have a great run the next day!

Same here! It's weird how that happens. I've learned to just get through them and move on. If it's a really bad run then your next run will almost always be better.

VictorN

posted: 12/24/2007 at 9:52 AM

You know, s*** happens, as do bad runs. It's all a learning experience, but sometimes you can't find a particular reason. In your case I'd guess it was a combination of the beers and warm weather. Victor

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