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As promised, here is part 2 of the questions you asked me on my Instagram. Apologies that it didn't go up last Sunday but I had an exam on Monday so was cramming slightly and didn't have time to edit this. This 2nd half of questions I actually found a lot harder to answer and not ramble on for ages. I swear each question could have it's own post aha. Q7: What are your running tips to keep going and finishing a run? When I first started running (and coming back from injury) I found it hard to keep going through the run and not keep stopping, of course this is ok if you need a break but there is a difference between needing a physical break and thinking you need a break/stop. If I feel like stopping I will always aim for something a bit further ahead like a post or hedge or something to reach, if I still want to stop at this point I will but if the feeling has surpassed I will carry on running. I have found this works quite well for keeping going mentally. I also think of how I will feel after the run, cutting it short or giving up can make you feel disappointed but even if you just carry on for a few more minutes or 1km etc after the giving up feeling, you will feel a sense of accomplishment. Q8: How do I stay motivated? This was a very common question yet was the last one that I answered in this post. The real answer is I am not really sure. I think I’ve always strived to work hard, challenge myself and achieve - both in training and in my studies. A few years ago I would put my consistency in training down to my compulsive exercise thoughts and behaviours but now I would say that my motivation to train is almost for my own sanity, enjoyment and accomplishment. Sanity – honestly, I think I would become insane and a very grumpy bitch if I didn’t exercise/train. It is often my time to myself, to think and focus on what I love. Enjoyment – I don’t just train to stay fit or achieve my goals, I just love it… nothing more to say there! Well there is… there is no point trying to run if you hate it, find something you enjoy doing! Accomplishment – nothing beats the feeling of finishing a hard session or getting a new PB. Being proud of yourself for no one other than you and nothing else but your own hard work and time. Q9: How is my running going at the moment? I don’t want to jinx it, but it is going pretty well at the moment. I hit a wall at the end of January/mid-February, my foot and ankle were playing up pretty badly to the extent that I couldn’t walk without pain, with some rest it cleared up and I am back on the comeback train. My shins are still very sensitive, but we are working on that. I managed a fully continuous run last week, but it was only very short so hopefully will be able to improve soon. I am always gratefully for the little achievements now. Q10: How to come back from injury sensibly? It’s all about patience and time! That is the main way to successfully recover. Of course, focus on your weaknesses and lots of S&C but don’t overdo it and constantly try to make a comeback. That was one of my issues I kept trying to get back into running and racing without dedicating proper rest and recovery time.
Q11: How do you reduce the urge to overtrain/have a high mileage? This has taken me years to get over and sometimes I do still have urges and struggle quite a bit but it is making sure you don’t give into these thoughts and acknowledging them. I could make this into a whole new blog post on strategies to overcome disordered thoughts so I’ll try to keep this short.
My physio checks my training diary to make sure I’m not exceeding the volume of training I should be doing.
That's the end of the Q&A!
Lots of love, stay home and safe everyone! Immie <3
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