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Spanish Fork,UT, USA

Member Since:

Jun 11, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

My Running PR's

5k-   18:25

10k-   39:06

13.1-   1:25

26.2-   3:09:03 (Boston Qualified and 1st marathon)

Personal:

I'm Lily, and I love to do hard things.

 

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Nike Free Run +2 Lifetime Miles: 26.25
Wed, May 15, 2013
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Since I run every other day now, I walked for 43 minutes on the river trail this morning. Then went to the gym and lifted heavy for 35 minutes. Then 36 minutes HIIT on an elliptical. I feel good not running everyday right now. I can see myself adopting this as a new fitness routine. It has made me realize that running everyday makes my body release more cortisol. It's in a more stressed state that way. I feel better overall now. Just my 2 cents. Maybe I will discontinue logging this running blog too. I wouldn't see the need. I am losing motivation and drive to want to run everyday.  :/

Comments
From Neasts on Wed, May 15, 2013 at 16:38:02 from 75.169.56.70

If I can throw in my 2 cents, one thing I've learned over my (many) years of running is that it's OK to not want to run. It'll always be there if/when the mojo for it returns, and then it'll be like a catching up with a long-lost friend. Life's too short, Lily, just enjoy it, running or not!

From Kam on Wed, May 15, 2013 at 17:15:08 from 68.66.163.179

Lily, you may be in an ebb flow right now, and that's fine/normal/acceptable. Fighting for something that isn't there (mojo) may also be a source of stress. I'm glad you are feeling better.

From DaleG on Wed, May 15, 2013 at 18:40:56 from 152.216.11.5

I hear ya, Lily, I hear ya. I log all my runs on my RunnersWorld account, but I blog for the social aspect. However, things have changed, people have moved on and I really don't get much social interaction anymore, like I did a couple of years ago.

From Rob Murphy on Wed, May 15, 2013 at 18:53:13 from 24.10.249.165

I am 48 years old and have been training and racing since 1977. I can tell you for a fact that it is impossible to pursue this sport with the same level of energy and enthusiasm year after year. I took most of my 30s off of serious training and returned with renewed energy when I turned 40. Don't force things too much.

It sounds like you're taking the right approach. Don't feel the need to apologize. That's the sure path to burn-out!

From Lily on Wed, May 15, 2013 at 19:06:21 from 67.199.178.95

Thank you Neasts, Kam and Dale.

Rob I especially appreciate your comment tonight. I have seriously lost my mojo. I love to run still, but then if I have any feelings of hurting or aching I lose confidence at the drop of a hat. It's really annoying. Mind games. I am frustrated. I haven't raced a marathon in nearly 2 years. I want to, I just want to do it without injury.

From AngieB on Thu, May 16, 2013 at 08:15:38 from 159.212.71.69

Hey Lily I hear ya. After a really crummy winter I decided to run by myself and not care about mileage. I took it fairly easy and now I finally feel like I am ready to return to the running world. Be on the DL for awhile and do what your body tells ya. It helped me.

From runningafterbabies on Thu, May 16, 2013 at 08:46:36 from 71.195.219.247

Love all of the comments already given - take a break from the blog (I do every once in while and it's been good for me), try some new hobbies, eat some good food - your MOJO WILL come back :) you are fast fit and beautiful, Lily.

From Lily on Thu, May 16, 2013 at 09:34:45 from 67.199.178.95

Angie you are always the person I think of first. I am glad you are feeling better. I will take some of your advice for sure.

Melody I will take some of yours too. I appreciate what you have said loads :)

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