Ok, so I used to run a lot and was pretty fast. Over the beers and the burrito's I've managed to gain a good amount of weight and lose around 85% of my physical fitness.
Does anyone have any advice about how to get motivated and get back in shape? I'm only 25 years old, so age isn't really a concern but can't help but believe that I may never hit the track with any sort of significance again.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks
how much is a lot and how fast is pretty fast?
Phantom Limb wrote:
Does anyone have any advice about how to get motivated and get back in shape?
Start by running a little. Progress to running a lot.
Don't kid yourself about wanting to get back in shape if you don't really want to.
140/150 (hs/college) to 175/180 and like 4:16 in HS and a 25 min 8k with on/off injuries in college.
Have tried numerous times to get back into it but will start to get in shape and just stop cold turkey.
Phantom Limb wrote:
140/150 (hs/college) to 175/180 and like 4:16 in HS and a 25 min 8k with on/off injuries in college.
Have tried numerous times to get back into it but will start to get in shape and just stop cold turkey.
SOM
ease into it
enter into some local 5Ks. as a young fella with a running background you'll do better than you might think -- even if you're out of shape and/or you've never raced that distance.
once you remember the feeling of racing you'll want more. i recommend having a race scheduled for every month, that'll keep you motivated to train.
and you'll be racing for yourself, not for your school or your coach. it's a good feeling.
Good call, I love racing but for some reason the idea of stepping up to the line at only about 20% really scares me. However you're right, it could be a great motivator.
yeah, and especially in the summertime there's lots of great races that can help you get back into shape while still supporting your love for beer and burritos. most cities have some kind of pub-racing series with free beer and food at the end, good times!
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