Help/Advice Needed

knuckshee

Hi folks.
I'm looking for some advice please. Actually a kick in the behind really.
I did the 2007 Dublin marathon and had a ball training for it and especially the day itself.
My problem is that i haven't run a step since. I really need to get back pounding the roads again.
So how do i get off my lazy butt and get my head right to get back to it?
Thanks in advance.

RoyMcC

Yeah I know. I completed my first mara at Longford this year - it took many a long week afterwards for me to re-focus. In the end it just sort of - happened, and I was off again. So I'd say don't force it, you'll instinctivly know when you're ready again. Then just kick off with regular, short runs and before you know it you'll be aiming for your next race.

Good luck.

Running Bing

Read a good running book or watch a good running film, that always gets me in the humour:D

knuckshee

Thanks Roy but I think I need to do something as waiting around isn't working for me.
Thanks Babybing. Have you any suggestions for any good running books?

Running Bing

knuckshee wrote: »

Thanks Roy but I think I need to do something as waiting around isn't working for me.
Thanks Babybing. Have you any suggestions for any good running books?

Eamonn Coughlans book is a great read. I hear great things about Sonia's as well but have not got around to reading it.

Or you good buy something for running to get yourself going like a new pair of shoes, new clothes or a gadget like nike+ or a Garmin if you really want to splash out.


I think the best thing of all though is just to have a very specific goal. Just have a look at the upcoming races, pick one, set a goal time, look for a good plan and just get going. It can be very hard to get out the door when its this cold out but the hardest part really is getting going (Im sure I dont have to tell you that;)).

Also set a specific time aside to go running, like say to yourself Im going for my run at "3 oclock tomorrow afternoon".

Woddle

Put your name down for the 1000 mile challenge and watch yourself climbing the table. I second what babybing said about reading about running. I read the Irish runner, running times and the odd time runners world and tonnes of running books, a nice one to start off might be the looniness of the long distance runner as it's about a guy who starts running from scratch. Best of luck

MCOS

knuckshee wrote: »

Thanks Roy but I think I need to do something as waiting around isn't working for me.
Thanks Babybing. Have you any suggestions for any good running books?

What are you waiting for, a perfect sunny day, someone to hold your hand...!!!

You have done a marathon already which is an accomplishment so how about just getting off your ass, putting your running shoes on, get out the door and see how far you get before you have to stop! Put your first attempt up on Woddle's 1000 mile challenge, note where you are, sign up for an autumn marathon this year and just get on with it.

Your legs will start to remember what it was like. You said you had a ball so you remember the payoff for hard work once. Now just use it and create a plan for your next moment.

Forget about replying and saying 'thanks' or 'woe is me'.... read this, do a run and come back and tell us about it...;)

Cheers
MCOS

rainbow kirby

There's a kick in the arse, now go run in the morning.

knuckshee

Went out today and did 2 mile run.
Wouldn't say it was my best run ever but after a year and a half it was good to be back doing something.
I'm determined to keep going and build it up slowly.
Thanks for the help and kicks.

buck65

Running with the buffaloes - Chris Lear
Great book. Read it over christmas and by god did I get over my whinging when i see the training these dudes went through.

BeepBeep67

Join a club, the BHAA, grap a few like minded individuals or whatever and make a commitment, there's nothing like the feeling of letting someone down to keep you movitated.
Best of Luck and keep us updated!

jlang

Sign up for a race, something not too long and not too far away in time. There's no better kick than realising you have a deadline.