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robynfs
12/6/10!!
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I'm burnt out...
I just don't have the energy and enjoy my running or workouts anymore.  My back hurts and my legs feel like lead when I run.
The marathon is a little more than a month away and I still have a 20 miler this weekend and a 22 after that...I just don't know how I will do it. I don't feel at this point I can take time off, but I'm really dragging and dreading my runs..I just wish my legs weren't so heavy! 
Any advice? 
Message edited 9/23/2008 9:51:58 AM.
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DanaRenee
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Re: I'm burnt out...
Considering I would KILL to be the kind of runner you are and the marathon is really not that far away in the the grand scheme of life....take this as some advice:
GET YOUR BUTT OUT THERE AND RUN MISSY!!
...and remember, the mind is stronger than the body!! You can do it!
Good luck!!!
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| Posted 9/23/08 11:36 AM |
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Reese1106
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Re: I'm burnt out...
Posted by DanaRenee
Considering I would KILL to be the kind of runner you are and the marathon is really not that far away in the the grand scheme of life....take this as some advice:
GET YOUR BUTT OUT THERE AND RUN MISSY!!
...and remember, the mind is stronger than the body!! You can do it!
Good luck!!!
I totally agree with this!!!
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| Posted 9/23/08 11:56 AM |
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robynfs
12/6/10!!
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Re: I'm burnt out...
Posted by Reese1106
Posted by DanaRenee
Considering I would KILL to be the kind of runner you are and the marathon is really not that far away in the the grand scheme of life....take this as some advice:
GET YOUR BUTT OUT THERE AND RUN MISSY!!
...and remember, the mind is stronger than the body!! You can do it!
Good luck!!!
I totally agree with this!!!
VERY much appreciated...I needed that....sometimes tough love is the best!
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| Posted 9/23/08 1:04 PM |
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bigspender
Back to school
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Re: I'm burnt out...
You are so close. If you give up now you will hate yourself later. This is what you have been working so hard for, keep going. DO NOT GIVE UP.
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pmpkn087
Life is good...
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Re: I'm burnt out...
Posted by Reese1106
Posted by DanaRenee
Considering I would KILL to be the kind of runner you are and the marathon is really not that far away in the the grand scheme of life....take this as some advice:
GET YOUR BUTT OUT THERE AND RUN MISSY!!
...and remember, the mind is stronger than the body!! You can do it!
Good luck!!!
I totally agree with this!!!
I agree as well!
You are doing sooooo well! Do you see a sports therapist? Are you stretching AFTER your runs enough? Maybe taking some pilates or yoga classes will help. Are you eating enough protein and drinking all of your water? Just trying to throw some ideas out there. Maybe try doing some new running trails so you can change up the scenery.
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| Posted 9/23/08 2:40 PM |
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azoodie
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Re: I'm burnt out...
I have no words just wanted to take this opportunity to say that you rock so bad  
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| Posted 9/23/08 3:01 PM |
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Erica
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Re: I'm burnt out...
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
I love the mind stronger than the body line! Maybe make a deal with yourself. You will take a break after the marathon and treat yourself to something, like a mini vacation or a spa day? Soemthing that will keep you motivated!
Those runs are long and I know that you need them, but can you cut out another day of training to help?
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| Posted 9/23/08 3:14 PM |
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Ophelia
she's baaccckkkk ;)
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Re: I'm burnt out...
I know my husband has the same days. (sometimes I do just WATCHING him go)
it's DRAINING. his running schedule effects our entire life...he wakes up early, runs 20 miles then is tired (and sometimes grumpy  ) the rest of the day...he has to plan everything around his long runs and it sucks sometimes.
then there are the aches and pains...the blisters, the tired legs, the small niggling injuries to muscles and joints....
some days are good...some days not...but it's a GOAL. something he can work towards and be proud of.
this is his seventh marathon, and he'll be running it on his 34th birthday. and while he may not want to get out there somedays (and I would love a break too) he knows that every run he goes on, long-short-and in between, gets him fitter, faster, mentally stronger.
it builds confidence with every step, with every plea from your tired muscles....conquering your body and your mind...and the pavement.
so...like a PP said...get out there...get BETTER...get stronger...and we will be there cheering for you on race day!!!!
you WANT the end result...don't let negativity take that away from you
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| Posted 9/24/08 4:07 PM |
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robynfs
12/6/10!!
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Re: I'm burnt out...
Thank you all for the encouragement, I definitely needed it helped more than you know! I am most certainly not giving up...just pushing through.
Thanks again
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| Posted 9/24/08 5:00 PM |
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