Comments on: Weekly Workouts and No More Training Plans

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:53:56 +0000

Aw, thank you so much for this comment. I really appreciate your kind words, and your support!

Congratulations on your marathon, and believe me, I know EXACTLY what you mean — 15 races is a lot for one year, and it’s no wonder why we’re both feeling burnt out. I hope everything works out for your half in April, but the weather has been awful and is making it really hard to prepare for these spring races, that’s for sure! Best of luck to you, and here’s hoping we both get our mojo back ASAP!

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 14:04:43 +0000

I just have to say I admire you! You are absolutely amazing and so strong!! I started running in 2011, to help lose the rest of the baby weight I gained from having my son. I did my first Full Marathon in 2012, and that was it. Running hasn’t been the same. In 2012 I ran a race a month and ended the year with 15 races, I was mentally and physically burnt out. I ran a couple halves, 10k’s, 5k,s last year and that was it! I lost the love of running. I started training a couple weeks ago for a half in April and decided that sticking to my training schedule wasn’t happening and I decided yesterday that doing a half in April may just not be happening. The weather has been less than stellar this year. I live in Kansas and we have had so much SNOW. I don’t mind the cold, and I don’t mind the snow, but once the snow melts we get hit with another 4-5″. I am hoping to get back into the swing of things for a half with my husband in June. Good Luck to you tomorrow in the Princess Half tomorrow!! You are an inspiration for so many people!! Keep up the good work!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:13:15 +0000

Thanks, Lauren! Yep, that’s definitely me! It hasn’t been easy to put aside the training plan, but I feel SO much better already. I know GSC is going to be a blast, no matter what!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:07:50 +0000

Haha, exactly!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:07:41 +0000

Sounds a lot like me! That’s exactly what I’m doing now…still running, but basing everything on how I feel as opposed to what a training plan says. Maybe I’ll see you in DC (sort of wishing I had gone for the half, haha).

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:06:46 +0000

Thanks, Jodi! I think so, too. I feel better already. I’m still running, but without a rigid schedule or the stress of having to get in X number of miles or run at X pace. I’ve been going to a lot more martial arts classes, too, which is also helping, so I think your idea of subbing in other cardio is spot on. Definitely hope to see you next weekend!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:05:40 +0000

Thanks, Mindy! I know you’re right. I do love running, but it has stopped being fun…I definitely went overboard on training, so now it’s time to scale back a bit and remind myself of what it’s all about.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:04:53 +0000

Thanks, Abby! That’s what I’m hoping. I ran Garmin-less yesterday, and I can’t even tell you how much better I felt!

By: Abby @ BackAtSquareZero

Abby @ BackAtSquareZero — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:16:40 +0000

It sounds like this is exactly what you need. A break for your body and hopefully that will lead to better runs for you in the future. I like running Garmin free a lot, less stress.

By: Mindy @ Road Runner Girl

Mindy @ Road Runner Girl — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 15:20:07 +0000

I think it’s awesome that you are listening to your body and mind about needing a break. You can’t forget why you are doing this all in the first place…because you love running. It’s ok to take a break…you will come back stronger for it!