Weekly check-in

[blnchflr]

How did running last week?

Those of you not posting: Feeling bad about not currently running/too embarrassed to admit you haven't been able to drag yourself out to run? Maybe knowing you're not the only one having trouble finding motivation can actually help you find motivation. (I know when I've had longer breaks, it can be depressing to hear about how well seemingly everyone else is doing.)

Comments

[blnchflr]

I currently live too far from non-pavement paths - gravel paths are a good 2K away, and it always feels like too much effort to bike there to run (and I get cold easily, and would no doubt be cold on the bike ride back).

So currently I always run on sidewalks, and it's definitely harder on the joints, especially my knees. At least I'm still running such short distances, and run/walk intervals most of the time, that it's not a great strain. I miss living nearer gravel/forest paths, though.

Yes, cold! It's -3,5°C here right now - I think we've had a lot of the same weather as you this winter.

[yvi]

The non-pavement roads were hurting my legs lats time I ran, because the ground was so frozen. Besides, even the thought of running in these temperatures is making me sick. I'll stick to strength training until it's at least somewhat spring-y :) There#s still snow lying around :/

[blnchflr]

Yes, I meant I imagine frozen non-pavement roads are as bad as pavement!

I didn't run at all when there was snow (i.e. ice/slush) on the ground here; way too scary :o(

Hopefully balmy spring temperatures will arrive soon.