Learn from the Bad Runs to Get Better and Run Faster – Quick Tip
Run Report for Monday – What are you doing?
TIP: It’s discouraging to have a bad run (or several bad runs). And it can be hard to figure out what’s causing it.
Try to observe your running, fueling & life without judgment (as a neutral observer) to learn what your body needs to feel 100%. @runeatrepeat –Β : I cut Saturday’s long run short bcs my left hamstring was tight and I felt tired overall. But I woke up Sunday feeling good & went out for a run to shake it out.
Learn from the Bad Runs to Get Better and Run Faster
Here’s a quick tip from my post run check-in. I realized something while running and wanted to share in case it can help you too.
3 great things from my run:
1. I felt great & ran 10.5 miles (would’ve run more but had to cut it short to get breakfast for my madre)
2. It was confidence building & I really needed that after the previous day’s bad run
3. I was a ‘neutral observer’ as I went about my day Sat & during my run Sun, trying to assess what was making my ham/hip so tight?? As I ran I realized =
I moved into this neighborhood just as the quarantine began. It’s hard to run here because there are drive-ways every 12 yards and due to social distancing =
When I see someone walking towards me I step into the street & then jump back up on the sidewalk (to allow for space). Or I just keep running in the street near the curb.
I’m always on the side of oncoming traffic so I can see cars coming.
The jump on/off the curb AND/OR running where the road is slanted – is hurting me. Especially because I’ve been sticking to one side for almost 2 months now!
Now I know & I can work on that. Boom.
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![Running Tip: Have Fun! πππ Running is a great way to get healthy and fit. Yes it's challenging. Sure if you're chasing down a PR or new goal = it's going to take a lot of hard work! And RUNNING can be FUN. How to make Running Fun: 1. Create a challenge for yourself with a reward at the end. 2. Challenge a friend to a lil competition - winner buys dinner. 3. Listen to a funny podcast or book. 4. 'Save' your favorite songs to listen to only while running. 5. Switch up your running route to somewhere you want to run (or somewhere near your fave donut place).π©ππ» 6. Join a running club and make friends. *Chime in if you want to join the RER Run Club & I'll organize it!* π― 7. Make the goal for your next run to have fun! πππ Example: Set a timer on your phone for 15 minutes - don't wear your watch or pay attention to pace or distance. Run at your happy pace and enjoy the sights & sounds. Send gratitude out to the world that you're able to run. Turn back after 15 minutes. Stay at your happy pace & focus on the good things about running. Question: Are you in a running club or group irl? Why/ Why not? [Feel free to shout them out in case others are looking for a group.] @runeatrepeat @runeatrepeat - I planned on running with a group in LB this year since I'd be in the area, then covid came to town... so not right now.](https://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
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