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I just went for a run and it was HORRIBLE

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RedPandaFluff · 01/01/2019 15:57

I used to run loads. I ran a MARATHON, for flip's sake. And now 5km along a canal path is a struggle - I thought my lungs were going to burst out of my chest!

I haven't done much by way of exercise in the last year. Please tell me this gets easier! I've just turned 39 so I'm thinking age might be making it a little harder than I remember . . .

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semideponent · 01/01/2019 19:22

Ha ha - yes, typing skills not great at the mo. But I have to say I love my SB tops as well as a good Frederick Forsyth through the headphones!

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RedPandaFluff · 01/01/2019 18:15

*top from Sweaty Betty

DAMMIT 😄

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RedPandaFluff · 01/01/2019 18:14

@semideponent I think you have something there . . . maybe buying an eye-wateringly expensive too from Sweaty Betty will make me more motivated 😄

I knew it would be tough to start again but I genuinely didn't think it would be THAT hard. I hated every minute of it and every instinct was telling me to stop 😫

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HannahnotAgnes · 01/01/2019 18:11

Well done for getting out there Op - keep up the good work!

I now just need go follow your example!

BikeRunSki · 01/01/2019 16:29

Lol at semideponent typo! I thought you meant you got a t shirt with an inspirational slogan!! I agree with a good audiobook or podcast though. The new c2 5k app allows you to play their instructions on top of your own music/podcast etc rather than having to listen to the dodgy music on the old podcasts!!

semideponent · 01/01/2019 16:08

I got a great top that got me back into running - get a good book (thriller type) on Audible and only listen to it while running. Works for me, though I only ever do 3-4 k each run.

Desmondo2016 · 01/01/2019 16:08

5km for a first effort in a year is good however bad it felt. You're far far ahead of people truly starting from scratch. Just get out every few days and in a couple weeks you'll be finding it easier again!

GrammarTeacher · 01/01/2019 16:06

Yup the getting back into it sucks. I think it's actually harder as you feel that such a 'little' distance should be easy.

BikeRunSki · 01/01/2019 16:04

I’d highly recommend the Couch to 5 k app to get back into running, even if you have run a lot in the past. Maybe start at week 3 if you have some base fitness.

pombal · 01/01/2019 16:03

C’mon you’ve run a marathon before, you knew it would be horrible Grin

Don’t come on here acting all surprised.

Arsenicinthesugarbowl · 01/01/2019 16:00

I fell your pain red but your post made me chuckle! I’m in a similar situation-just getting back into running and am awful at it! I’ve done marathons too. I think it’s key to get a level of base fitness and get out regularly for 6-8 weeks and it will start to return! Congratulations for getting out there and running Wine

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