I just had the worst workout EVER. I was supposed to do 3 x 1000 at 6k pace. For cross country I would do 6 x 1000 on a HILLY course and feel really good (well, tired, but I'd always push through and feel really proud of myself).
Today I did 2 on an indoor track and couldn’t even complete the third one. I was going slower than race pace on a flat surface. I know I'm coming back from an injury but I was only out for 3-4 weeks and didn't expect to lose this much shape.
Around this time last year I was in the best shape of my life, running half marathons and everything. Now I'm breathing hard on the warmup. Last spring I had an injury but I still was able to PR in the mile somehow after barely running. I guess this time, it's not working. Just feeling extremely discouraged. Idk if anyone has any advice. It's just frustrating knowing that I'll never get to last track season's times or this past cross country season's times.