I was all excited to go for a run today after reading through the newest edition of Running Times Magazine. I put on my running clothes, grabbed my hat and out the door I went. The minute I started running, my legs felt like lead. Seems my mind was willing but my body wasn't. Now normally, I'd have just gone back home but after slugging it out for a mile, I decided I would turn my horrible run into a speed day.
I know what you're thinking: "A speed day? I thought you didn't feel like running! You're going to run faster?" Actually, yes! Here's why. When you run fast, you utilize different muscles. In fact, the advice I offer people that I coach is just that...If you get tired during a race, run faster. Even if it's just for a short amount of time. The majority of the time, you'll find that it helps by giving the muscle fibers you normally use a break. I'm not talking an all out sprint...just pick up the pace for a brief amount of time.
I decided that I'd run 2 minutes and walk 2 minutes. I ended up having a really good run, despite my initial feeling of each leg weighing a ton. What are your tips and tricks for running when you just don't feel like it?
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