it's funny how when your running is going kind of crappy over an extended period (I'm not talking about one crappy run, but a couple weeks of not so great runs) that it can really dampen your outlook on running as a whole.  A month ago I started considering when to end my streak.  I had just been plagued with injuries this year (sprained toe, hamstring, ankle) and it was frustrating me to no end.

Now, I have had a couple of back to back good weeks of runnign with nothing really bothering me, and I wouldn't even think about stopping running or my streak.  In the past week i was able to get in my long run of just under 17 miles, some speedwork on Monday and a 9 mile marathon pace run today.  My legs are tired and sore, but it's that "I just worked them really hard" kind of sore - not the "I think I'm injured" kind of sore.

I think everyone has bad days runnign once in a while, and I can handle that, but it gets overwhelming when it is for an extended period - especially overwhelming I think if you are trying to hold onto a streak (most people would just take a few days off and probably be fine.  But now that I feel back to normal - running makes me happy.

~~~~~~~Good Running Vibes~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~Mojo~~~~~~~~~

Hope it helps. 

 

 

 

You'll get it back Sara.  The weather is finally starting to turn a little bit in our favor.  Looking forward to some cooler temps.  That always helps me run faster.  I always try something new when I get in slumps.  Recently I have been running in the morning (4am) without a shirt on.  I really like it.  Being a girl you might want to try a different approach. 

Or if you try the same approach at least let us all know your route