I find the fact that a few days off from running can essentially set you back to square one, well at least for me anyways. What I do find most interesting is that my pace/speed does not go down, but my ability to go the same distance is drastically severed. 

I took a three day break from serious running, (about 4-5 miles a day) and find myself completing a measly 2.66 mile run today and feeling extremely exhausted. It’s as if my lungs and body would just not go any further, but still, my pace @ 7:01 was not harmed, just how long my body could sustain such a pace. Interesting, does anyone else notice this?

I’d be pleased if anyone knew why this was, and if it is merely me, but I’m sure it’s not. Why does this happen?

Life has been getting to me lately, and running is a means for me to channel out my energy. After yesterday’s intense lifting sessions, I indulged in a distance run. 

As of now, my normal runs are around 5K, but a 5.5 mile run is just what I needed. Running isn’t just about testing my capacity, but also an outlet for me to channel my energy and remain focused on what’s really important. At least, to me.

How many of you use Running as your means of therapy? Sprints or distance if that’s the case?

I didn’t run Friday or Sunday. But I did run my old Cross Country course with a few of my close friends and ex-teammates. That was awesome, and my time was relatively close to my season time @ 21:12 for a 5K. Honestly, our course is one of the toughest in state, so I am not dissapointed.

However, today I ran a 3.11 run after a REALLY bad Saturday (I drank my weight in alcohol), but it made for an interesting night. 

Needless to say, my run was terrible today. You know how you feel when it’s like you’re starting all over again? Yeah. But, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, I guess. I love running, and just because sometimes it’s a hazing, doesn’t mean it’s not worth it in the long run. 

What do you guys think? Ever have one of those hazing days?

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