I've been a total failure since my 1/2 which was 1 month ago now. Was averaging about 30 miles a week and the last 4 weeks are now 6 miles and last week was none
I really need to get my butt in gear and back out with a goal in mind. Time to start checking out local races I feel.
Last time I went out was a 10km run which I ran progressive and was pushing a pretty healthy pace so don't think I've undone much speed wise but undoubtedly I've lost some endurance. Thankfully I've not fallen off the eating wagon as my weight has remained perfectly stable.
I wouldn't worry too much, but it definitely helps to set a goal. Fitness is easier to regain lost fitness than get fitter into new territory. Psychology is a big part of training, if you aren't in it mentally then you don't progress. Therefore, taking a big break to unwind and then getting back into it later a can be more benefiting than trudging on when you are mentally bot giving it 100%.
As for me, after sundays little run I wanted to get out for a good run, feeling fat and useless after 2 weeks no running and eating stypudly for 2 weeks with my parents in town and then thanks giving. I haven't been eating this unhealthily in a year
of course it was pouring with rain so went to the gym and did 8miled progressive run from 9:30 to 6:30 a mile. The last 5 miles I quickly upped speed to 5:30 a mile, felt fantastic but with 2 minutes to go I felt my left foot
, immediately stopped runni g and walked for 5. Foot felt fine walking and has.done all day.
Silly mistake jumping straight into a hard fast run, I just got carried away with the speed, it's such a high to run fast. Luckily I got away with it this time. Tomorrow will be back in the pool to be safe.