guys ive taken 3 weeks off running and ive returned with NOTHING

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    TrynaRunFast

    Member since 07/10/2018.

    132 posts. Last post 2 years ago.
    3 years ago 06/28/2020 3:00pm EDT

    Tomorrow (Monday). Will be my 5th week back into training after having 3 weeks off and omg... its like ive never ran before in my life! I am 15:30 5k runner (was probably VERY low 15 5k shape in December) and also a 1:11 half marathon but now its all gone!

    I eased back into things starting off with 27 mpw then 34 then 41 and today marks 48 (so going up by 7 each week) but i just have absolutely nothing in me? Can anyone explain why??? normally i would do sessions like 12 x 400 with 60s rest and all splits be between 68 & 70 but now i would be lucky if i could hold 10 at 73!!

    WHATS GOING ON... PLEASE HELP!

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    TrynaRunFast

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    3 years ago 06/28/2020 3:02pm EDT
    re: TrynaRunFast

    In my prime i would run around 50 > 60 mpw average with all sorts of runs mixed in there but im just so confused how i have lost SO much. Another example.... My tempo runs would be around 5:15/5:25 miles and now i couldnt hold 6minute miles to save my life!

  • runner who had many month long breaks in his life

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    3 years ago 06/28/2020 3:06pm EDT
    re: TrynaRunFast

    I am pretty sure that the 3 weeks off are not the problem.

    My guess is that this is due to the whole Covid thing.

    And why do you want to be in tip top shape right now anyway?

    There are no races.

    Just keep training and when races start happening again you will be fine. I promise.

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    TrynaRunFast

    Member since 07/10/2018.

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    3 years ago 06/28/2020 3:12pm EDT
    re: runner who had many month long breaks in his life

    Well im not too sure tbh bro. Yeah its completely down to COVID - as to why i took a few weeks off but im just so shocked i would lose that much so soon. Im just worried it will take me forever to get back to where i was that's all really. In actual fact, because ive never taken any time off the sport in over 7 years, its just me worrying if ill ever get back to that shape haha.

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    cbenson4

    Member since 02/28/2013.

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    3 years ago 06/28/2020 3:36pm EDT
    re: TrynaRunFast

    Remember that talent never goes away. Consistency will give you back your results. Don't worry so much about workouts. Just continue to build mileage, do a tempo run once per week, and strides 1-2 times a week. Get plenty of sleep and cut any pounds you might have gained during the time off.

  • heywoodja

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    3 years ago 06/28/2020 3:41pm EDT
    re: cbenson4

    I spent a year off and am still trying to get back past 25% on wattsboard.

    Suck it up and get working

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    TrynaRunFast

    Member since 07/10/2018.

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    3 years ago 06/28/2020 3:57pm EDT
    re: heywoodja

    you guys are legends !

  • kangz369_1

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    3 years ago 06/28/2020 5:59pm EDT
    re: TrynaRunFast

    Mostly mental, brother.

    You spend 3 weeks chillin and feeling lazy and relaxed 24/7, you lose a mental edge. Keep running and learn how to push it.

  • atomic number 50

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    3 years ago 06/28/2020 8:09pm EDT
    re: TrynaRunFast

    What was your mileage like when you were in your best shape? You might have only taken 3 weeks off, but coming back with such low mileage, though better than more time off, may not necessary move you closer to PR shape than you were 4 weeks prior. Sure, 27 mpw isn’t an off week, but if it’s only 30-40% of your normal base mileage, then you won’t really be closing the fitness gap yet.

    Think of it like this- when you were in PR shape, if you then ran 27-34-41-48 miles in the following weeks, would you be in PR shape still?

    Keep at it. Keep building. Eventually you will start seeing some gains and you’ll close that gap.

  • cheesewiz

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    3 years ago 06/28/2020 8:36pm EDT
    re: TrynaRunFast

    Could be something in your diet maybe? If you are eating similar to how you were when you weren’t running, up the calories to support the new work you’re doing. If you can get a blood test for iron levels near you, I would recommend that too.

    I just am getting back from 3 months off due to injury. Been doing a lot of aqua jogging since the pools have reopened, but running is still difficult. It’ll come with time, just keep paying attention to the little things

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