So, I've been pretty poor at keeping my blog going lately. I haven't been training well either.
over the last couple of months I've had a chest infection, flu, and laryngitis - all of which have affected my work, my blog and my training. So what steps can we take after illness and injury, to ease the road back to training and fitness? (all common sense stuff by the way)
Keep it moving
If you cant train properly, do what you can do. In my case I have been going for walks, and doing some gentle stretching. depending on you reasons for not being able to train, you might want to try basic yoga positions to keep your core in shape and make it easier to get back into training once you are able to train again.
don't - give up on exercise altogether
do - be careful. If in doubt, consult your GP, Coach or Physio
Keep your head in the game
Remember your a runner. It's important you still feel that you are a part of your sport, even if you arent able to participate. I have followed the progress of my running friends on twitter, watched races on TV and read Runners World during the time that I've been unable to train - these have all played a part in keeping me motivated and stopping frustration from setting in.
You could volunteer to marshal an event if you are unable to race,. If you are a member of a club, turn up for training meets so that you can at least enjoy social interaction with fellow runners.
don't - bury your head in the sand
do - keep up to date with your running friends
Plan ahead
Use some of the time when you would be running to plan your training and racing schedule for the next few months, this will help to keep you motivated as well as giving you the opportunity to reassess your goals (if you need to)
I have decided that my goal of a sub ninety minute half marathon in Bath is too much with only six weeks left to train, so I've settled for a target time of one hour forty five and altered my training schedule to match - smashing that PB will just have to wait.
don't - try to pick up where you left off
do - take time to plan ahead and set realistic running goals
Take it easy
When you do return to training, don't be tempted to go at it hell for leather - you only risk getting sick or injured again and missing even more training (this is the voice of bitter experience).
Use a heart rate monitor, step back a couple of weeks in your training plan (depending on how long you've been off), and take it easy - if you dont have a heart rate monitor, you should be comfortable enough that you can hold a conversation while you're running.
Don’t – put pressure on yourself to take on extra sessions, or train harder than usual
Do – relax and enjoy your running
Feels great to be well and running again!
So, I've been pretty poor at keeping my blog going lately. I haven't been training well either.
Don’t – put pressure on yourself to take on extra sessions, or train harder than usual
Post a Comment