tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post4350671017505338712..comments2023-10-20T11:01:58.421-05:00Comments on 5 Miles Past Empty: Please excuse me....5 Miles Past Emptyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16542419394717296576noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-5142483600455573452011-09-28T12:35:31.838-05:002011-09-28T12:35:31.838-05:00I've been in the same rut all summer, and I to...I've been in the same rut all summer, and I too chose to quit blogging until I snapped out of it.<br /><br />Man, I hope that comes quickly. For both of us.Pam @ herbieontherun.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198123992152626641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-8871629503784743012011-09-27T13:29:17.241-05:002011-09-27T13:29:17.241-05:00this was me a couple of weeks ago. my marathon is ...this was me a couple of weeks ago. my marathon is in October. i had to toss out my training plan and i even shortened my long runs so i could get to my daughter's soccer games. i was sick of the guilt of missing her games, so i decided i wouldn't. i even considered dropping down to the half, instead of the full. i was HATING my runs. they were a chore and not fun anymore. they are just starting to be fun again. i have one last long run before my taper. I'm going to do the full 20 miles (and yes, miss my daughter's soccer game this week) and then decide if I'm really dropping down to the half. tossing the training plan worked for me and runs are just starting to be fun again. i figure i have enough of a training base to at the very least, FINISH the marathon. it might not be pretty, but I'll finish. and then i will be extremely happy to say, i will NEVER have to run that far again! LOLCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10603123800774410356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-54056204142481059952011-09-26T10:49:38.067-05:002011-09-26T10:49:38.067-05:00This post makes me feel like i'm not alone (no...This post makes me feel like i'm not alone (not in a weird creepy way :)<br />I have been in a rut the last few weeks. Not blogging, barely running. I can't seem to snap out of it. I try to give myself mental pep talks and they are not working. I need to change something. I miss running too. Maybe it is the RLRF plan i don't know. But I hope to snap out of it soon :/Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915445766937263434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-48434813942367025252011-09-25T20:25:43.298-05:002011-09-25T20:25:43.298-05:00You are not alone. I've had a couple of dips ...You are not alone. I've had a couple of dips like this during the last couple months. It's crap. Just be strong and keep hope that things will snap back into place soon. That's what I'm counting on anyways. :) <br /><br />I hope this dip passes quickly for you!!racing dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692001090253582340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-85816378211798990312011-09-22T16:20:31.986-05:002011-09-22T16:20:31.986-05:00Amen sister, if I had a nickle for every time I fe...Amen sister, if I had a nickle for every time I felt like this! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who isn't always in love with running! I usually try to stop running for a week and do other stuff - like spinning- to keep my fitness up but also sort of trick me into missing running. You'll get back into it, just let yourself be!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524725001492685823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-74624294631259343532011-09-22T10:19:56.918-05:002011-09-22T10:19:56.918-05:00Oh and if you get a chance come on over and check ...Oh and if you get a chance come on over and check out my running community- maybe you can find some inspiration there: http://theblogfrog.com/1503785Sister, we need each other!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05424908818825912435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-70774912174919752712011-09-22T10:18:58.443-05:002011-09-22T10:18:58.443-05:00I hope you get out of your rut! I know it stinks....I hope you get out of your rut! I know it stinks... get a couple of good runs in and you will be right there! Also, double up on some Vit D3 for a few days or weeks and that will help - promise!Sister, we need each other!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05424908818825912435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-42700438409662201922011-09-22T09:50:41.619-05:002011-09-22T09:50:41.619-05:00I have been feeling the same way lately!! I am als...I have been feeling the same way lately!! I am also use Hal Higdon's marathon training!! I have my marathon in 2.5 weeks and I am not motivated at all right now!!!Shandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11193943990469160343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-50033875201088194522011-09-21T20:13:35.985-05:002011-09-21T20:13:35.985-05:00During the first paragraph, I was thinking exactly...During the first paragraph, I was thinking exactly what you said in the second paragraph. You just need to hide the plan, get out the door and run... Your pace, your distance... Rekindle the relationship. Maybe a new pair of shorts, some new tunes... Whatever... Even if its just a mile. ;-). We all have slumps, but the longer they last, the harder to pull out of it. So get out there Amanda and be the badass I know you are!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-9541777341308820872011-09-21T09:47:50.606-05:002011-09-21T09:47:50.606-05:00I'm in the exact same boat. I recently moved t...I'm in the exact same boat. I recently moved to El Paso, Texas, and it's NOTHING like central Illinois, where I had lush trees (which are now changing for fall!), green grass, and just nice neighborhoods to look at as I ran. Now, I have to make new running paths, and it's dry, hot and dusty. We'll get through it, though! <br /><br />I tried RLRF and it seems like there are too many rules for me to follow. My pace has suffered too due to lack of running and new elevation/climate, and I just get frustrated.Elizabethhttp://merciespermile.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-40720890872960816002011-09-21T09:27:20.045-05:002011-09-21T09:27:20.045-05:00It sounds like some "just running" might...It sounds like some "just running" might be the ticket to get your mojo back. I think we all know that forcing it is not going to do anything good... give yourself a break from the official "plan" and try to find some joy in running, even if the routes suck. Hang in there!!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-83786461679035368392011-09-21T07:43:57.870-05:002011-09-21T07:43:57.870-05:00Welcome back! I have missed reading your posts! So...Welcome back! I have missed reading your posts! So if I remember right, before you chose to adopt the RLRF plan, you kind of went through a similar rut with running. Then once you had a plan, you were excited and energized and ready to tackle the training. So maybe RLRF just doesn't work for you right now. So what! It's okay! But also MAYBE since you now have a new plan and are figuring out what works for you with your new busy schedule, you will get that same excitement back that you had when you first chose the 3 day/week running and had a PLAN. Good luck!Coreyhttp://schnoodlesoffun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-21198178050799778272011-09-21T05:30:09.351-05:002011-09-21T05:30:09.351-05:00I know my friend Amanda.. and I know you will snap...I know my friend Amanda.. and I know you will snap out of this small rut you've gotten yourself into. Be thankful that you haven't been injured since May :(.. and that when you are ready, you can pick up right where you left off. Did you forget that you have been training since January?..and that you rocked a 70.3 just a few months ago? Your body probably just wants to take a mini-vaca from all the training. :) I know you'll snap out of this, so I'm not worried AT ALL :)J-Ninjanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-8102676754253580692011-09-20T23:50:11.413-05:002011-09-20T23:50:11.413-05:00girl don't feel bad. something you love shoul...girl don't feel bad. something you love should not evoke guilt. take it day by day and have fun.H Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09695646661289938406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-42674675452897391822011-09-20T23:15:40.957-05:002011-09-20T23:15:40.957-05:00Hang in there! We've all been there before an...Hang in there! We've all been there before and you definitely will snap out of it - especially when you cross the finish line at OBX and the madness starts all over again!<br /><br />If had a dollar for every post like this I've done, I would be able to buy myself some really nice running gear. I think I've had 6 of these posts in the last month...lolJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394734895995370529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-91821726520858995082011-09-20T21:33:05.630-05:002011-09-20T21:33:05.630-05:00me thinks you need to put away all training plans ...me thinks you need to put away all training plans for a week or two and get in some miles the way you ran before reading any training books. Maybe take a road trip to some trails and get off the road for a while? Maybe turn a run into running errands like going to the grocery store. Anything to mix it up.Paulie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17307048640649311126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-39230506400674465232011-09-20T20:29:45.592-05:002011-09-20T20:29:45.592-05:00Can I cop a squat and wallow with you for a spell?...Can I cop a squat and wallow with you for a spell? I've been sidelined by tendinitis in both legs. My 'first marathon' is out the window (for this year). I am not allowed to do any activity other than stretching 4 times a day right now. It will get better but it's really depressing right now, so i feel ya!TriGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289885288405245140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-60968419457783321482011-09-20T19:45:29.891-05:002011-09-20T19:45:29.891-05:00Glad to hear I'm not the only one. I actually...Glad to hear I'm not the only one. I actually dropped my half since I wasn't getting my runs in and it was causing me so much stress! Learning to love running again is my goal right now.Alannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18070114754938223299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-90156738545749369512011-09-20T19:33:25.498-05:002011-09-20T19:33:25.498-05:00I do my RLRF speedwork on a treadmill since I can&...I do my RLRF speedwork on a treadmill since I can't get to a track. You know you can turn it around, so just do it & you'll be fine!Stephanie Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621294686551962135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-67934262079014987532011-09-20T19:32:24.046-05:002011-09-20T19:32:24.046-05:00Thank you for posting. This post is really importa...Thank you for posting. This post is really important for people to read. Running isn't always fun, easy, full of yippppeeees and hooooorahhhs! Just like life, there are high points and not so high points. It eventually all evens out. If, as a life long runner, you do not experience those peaks and valleys - well, that is just unusual. It's about moving forward, one little step at a time - sometimes those steps are faster than other times but the forward motion is the most important part. Thank you for your honesty!Jessica Karazsia (@irun26at8)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616274772894665823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-11668408455049542082011-09-20T19:29:00.518-05:002011-09-20T19:29:00.518-05:00I'm the same way with you. I don't really ...I'm the same way with you. I don't really do technical training plans too well. I am following Galloway but now, I am all over the place. :( <br />So, I am doing part Galloway and part Hal's. <br />In actual fact, I really just want to go out and run and not die! <br />That's the goal!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380933058410866261noreply@blogger.com