tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post6200840292805968970..comments2023-10-20T11:01:58.421-05:00Comments on 5 Miles Past Empty: Slump. I’m in one.5 Miles Past Emptyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16542419394717296576noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-66689809373040653922010-05-26T09:02:06.359-05:002010-05-26T09:02:06.359-05:00Oh man... slumps are hard. The only way I know to ...Oh man... slumps are hard. The only way I know to get through them is take a little more rest than needed and eventually you realize that you miss training... at least that's how i work. You do lose some fitness though unfortunately!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051001544778172019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-76795410510953303082010-05-23T18:38:40.424-05:002010-05-23T18:38:40.424-05:00*stands up*
Hi, My name is veronica and I did NO...*stands up* <br /><br />Hi, My name is veronica and I did NOT run a marathon, yet I'm stuck in a slump.<br /><br />I just tell myself that every day is a new day. Another opportunity to run and feel better than the day before.<br /><br />>>>stranger hug<<<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-9959041433449304362010-05-23T09:36:52.241-05:002010-05-23T09:36:52.241-05:00If you're quoting Dr. Seuss there is a lot of ...If you're quoting Dr. Seuss there is a lot of hope for you! I bet you will be out of your slump soon. It isn't unusual after a marathon. Sometimes just having the next race scheduled can help. Visiting your brother should be just great!ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-19989308857651678242010-05-23T08:20:58.975-05:002010-05-23T08:20:58.975-05:00Not that it will make you feel better but I could ...Not that it will make you feel better but I could probably copy and paste your post and change the name to mine. I had a complete meltdown yesterday after a long build up of frustration... the kind you just described. The kids informed dad when he got home that "mommy needs some down time... you know, a break". I'm glad to know someone of marathon status could be in the same place as me. I don't feel so alone now. I'll get out if you will! Splurge on a sitter, call a friend, know that time for yourself will make you a better (nicer to be around) person. blah blah blah! Let me know how that works!!!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14568853617120543558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-42019181467878418482010-05-23T05:38:34.890-05:002010-05-23T05:38:34.890-05:00I would cross train for awhile. As long as you are...I would cross train for awhile. As long as you are working out, you'll be just fine. And one day when you least expect it your body will crave a run.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-47079010031581695472010-05-22T19:35:09.047-05:002010-05-22T19:35:09.047-05:00Yup, been there!
I usually completely change it u...Yup, been there! <br />I usually completely change it up when I'm in a slump. I either don't run for a week and just cross train, or maybe I do some speed work, or run someplace different. <br /><br />You'll get it back!Felice Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038461010518039172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-46146073277294330202010-05-22T16:45:44.842-05:002010-05-22T16:45:44.842-05:00sometimes we just need to be slumped . . . really!...sometimes we just need to be slumped . . . really! You will pick it back up and might have to work hard to get back into the swing of things . . . but you will. ;-)RunningFromCancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16002223179120563077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-14264908151755555302010-05-22T15:06:27.733-05:002010-05-22T15:06:27.733-05:00maybe a new goal would help?maybe a new goal would help?S Club Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061586966925524808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-54612264412893725372010-05-22T14:21:45.270-05:002010-05-22T14:21:45.270-05:00YOu need a dose of Mel :) Let me know when we can...YOu need a dose of Mel :) Let me know when we can run together or get together... Miss you! Good luck with your SLUMP..Mel -Tall Mom on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777751504773574393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-37347931611024479812010-05-22T14:08:54.156-05:002010-05-22T14:08:54.156-05:00Sounds like you need to switch it up. Get on the b...Sounds like you need to switch it up. Get on the bike with a book and sweat it out. Maybe even do that for a week and you'll be really wanting to run again. LOL! You want what you can't/don't have, right?Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538129698829932559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-36860082478616463202010-05-22T11:26:10.882-05:002010-05-22T11:26:10.882-05:00I'm with you girl!! I am in a major slump!! Ju...I'm with you girl!! I am in a major slump!! Just remember that you are at least physically able to do the things you want to do, so you just have to get yourself psyched up mentally. Think about what makes you happy, what makes you smile, what makes your heart smile, and do it!! It doesn't have to be anything major ( like a major race) just enjoy the small things and you, my friend, will unslump!!! Hang in there!!busyrunningmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402007790400252310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-38739547435654742622010-05-22T09:44:20.723-05:002010-05-22T09:44:20.723-05:00I know you will get un-slumpedified soon. There a...I know you will get un-slumpedified soon. There a little suprise in the mail for you! :-) Packages always make things better!Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03822262051285512641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-23007941839236488642010-05-22T07:59:12.628-05:002010-05-22T07:59:12.628-05:00Hey, at least you know you're in a slump. I k...Hey, at least you know you're in a slump. I kind of look like I'm in a slump, but can't tell because there's no one to watch the kids, the power's out a the gym, it hit 92 degrees today, there's no school, etc. I'd like to run, but then it takes so much effort to get there, who knows? <br /><br />You'll be back soon. Don't sweat it!Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879142052465780075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-54910635036845742132010-05-22T07:46:04.170-05:002010-05-22T07:46:04.170-05:00Take heart... with every slump comes the unslump, ...Take heart... with every slump comes the unslump, in which you'll feel so great! I agree with the other posters -- allow yourself to take a break (run less or shorter) -- you'll get the motivation and enjoyment back soon!Ginny Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819945859947385105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-86940933234044364142010-05-22T06:35:04.938-05:002010-05-22T06:35:04.938-05:00The think i LOVE about running is its has sooo man...The think i LOVE about running is its has sooo many things that parallel with life. In life we have ups and downs... so it is with running. <br /><br />It is also NORMAL to have a down period after reaching the marathon goal. <br /><br />You should make sure your giving yourself the grace to just get out and run for fun. No watches, no measuring your distance, no thinking about the next race and what your time will be. <br /><br />For me .. running is about relaxing, its about being alone with my thoughts, about getting out and enjoying the world and what is out there. No run is ever the same... some are horrible... some are incredible. <br /><br />Taking a break is ok. Running only 2 miles is ok.... walking.. is ok.... <br />you know you have other goals planned.... you know you are a runner for life right? <br />You cannot train hard, strict and focused allll the time. <br /><br /><br />I LOVE running in the rain! (as long as no thunder and lightening).. have you ever done that? What about finding a new place to run, search out new trails, or roads, be adventurous.... what about finding someone else to run with one day a week... even someone who isnt as conditioned as you... what an encouragement to them you would be. :) <br /><br />Take a deep breath... and run like a kid. Find the joy again. .. but realize its OK to be in a slump. <br /><br />Its natural. and it won't last forever.Ruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118939224531408503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-19149779082531601572010-05-22T02:09:14.908-05:002010-05-22T02:09:14.908-05:00Don't worry about your slump, Amanda. I was in...Don't worry about your slump, Amanda. I was in one earlier today while holed up in a motel traveling for work. I started on a longish run and stopped after 3.5 miles. I was just too mentally exhausted to go on. I spent the day touring a prison (yes, a prison!), and let me tell you, if seeing people locked up in small cells for 23 hours each day doesn't shake you out of a slump, nuthin' will.<br /><br />Cheers and take it easy. Love your blog,<br /><br />Cinthia (Alaska)Cinthianoreply@blogger.com