Admittedly I have gained 20 -35 lbs but, when I run my lower legs turn to bricks and get so damn tight lol. I know I am starting completely over but dang. Anyone have experience from completely quitting running and then successfully rebuilt a 40-50mile base again?
No, you will be the first ever.
Seriously just run sensibly and take your time.
You will get back. Just don't expect too much in the first couple of weeks. Ease into it and in no time you will won't even remember that you had a break from running.
Lots of times, fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your perspective.
I’m a big believer in slow builds, starting with three days a week of running, 20-30 minutes per day.
After a couple of weeks, I add a 4th day, then I tend to bring every day up to 30 minutes, then I add a 5th day and then bring most days up to 40 minutes.
Then I extend the length of my long run, but almost always cap it at 25% of my mileage.
Consider getting some good cross training in while you slowly build milage and lose weight. Elliptical, swimming, bicycling... Stuff that will keep you active and injury free.
I did that! When I new my competitive days were over I took two years off of running. Didn't run a step during that time. Gained about 15lbs. Then I felt like I wanted to run again. I started back slowly. Instead of running 50-70 mile weeks I was just running 25-35 mile weeks at a fairly fast tempo. Also, no more doubles and I did most of my running in the afternoons. If something came up and I had to miss a workout then I missed it with no guilty feelings.
My weight fluctuates this much as well.
You have to be dedicated to exercise. If you come from a competitive running background I suggest doing something else first like swimming or rucking. This allows you to exercise and get in shape instead of the dog days of sloth running. I suggest periodically completing the other mode of exercise before going out for 1 and 2 mile runs.
Then gradually switch into running as your primary.Instead of 1/2 hour continuous swim and 2 mile run, go 25 minute swim and 4 mile run.
For me personally, there is little difference in my aerobic capacity between being capable of running three miles per day and running over 45 miles per week. It is just a matter of being aerobically in shape and disciplined enough to do it everyday.
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