ive been running 15 yrs. and now more than ever, its just a hobby and a way to stay non-overweight. I still have a desire race 5k-10ks but im SO BURNED out on base building miles, LSD runs,...I LOVE Run intervals but I cant do it daily and after 15 years, I DESPISE just one day of LSD to recover. Anyone experience anything like this? what did you do?
Find some place new to run. Move if you have to. Doing the same runs over and over would bore anyone to tears.
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Bruce Willis was burned out on LSD so he moved on to PCP and shrooms. He was eventually able to work his way back in to dropping acid and going for 10-15 mile runs through the forest. But it's a long way to the top, if you want to rock and roll.
sounds like you need to work on better periodized program. I would start with a 2-4 week Rest and Recovery phase immediately...2 to 4 easy runs per week and incorporate some fun activities that will give you a physical and mental break. Hike - Bike - Swim etc. Then plan out the rest of your summer and fall and winter seasons. Goal setting is one of the primary components of any fitness program. If your running is more about fitness and less about competitive improvements then your goals should reflect that. If you have not sat down and written out some specific goals in a while then it makes sense that you feel like your running is purposeless etc. When I stopped racing and began running for fitness I incorporated more weight training - cycling - racquet sports and hiking. My training phases are much more general but I find it helpful to continue with a variety of training types. I always loved hill repeats and still do them once every 10 to 14 days. I still enjoy short interval work - just do it a lot slower - enjoy barefoot strides in the grass a cpl times per week etc. Just some rambling ideas...Best of luck!
why not cross train, then? do your runs hard and then for your other days try cycling/swimming/basketball/drinking/soccer/whatever.
Listen to what your body craves. If you're sick of going slow, don't. Go fast when you want to go fast. Get more variety.
i would check around town and see if there are any (semi) serious/successful type runners - or a group of em. I would:
1. See if you could hook up with one two or more of em
2. get some input from one of them
3. find a coach type person, explain your situation and see if you could change tunes ... might take only one or two meetings with and may not cost you anything.
Check @ shoe stores and races - or maybe talk to good HS / college coach to point you to some resources. I know what I would tell you but it would take more time/space than what we've got here
Your testosterone levels is low bro.
Gotta get that junk fresh or else you'll just feminize.
Lol
Fartlek. Don't follow any preset plan: just make it up as you go. A good way to vary up your training.
I always like mixing it up with 440s on the track. good luck
Okay, well I have a big work week ahead of me so if there is nothing scheduled then I know it's not urgent. Probably won't have time to run much. And this weekend I'm out of town....
look up Rob DeCastella "complex" training