Any of you girls runners or started running to lose weight?

If so, why is it that one day, I can do a great 4 mile run and feel like it's nothing, then 2 days later, can't get past 1 mile without dying????

I'm training for the LI Half Marathon right now and it's getting so frustrating, I don't think I am going to be able to do it!

Message edited 3/16/2005 2:24:03 PM.

Re: Any of you girls runners or started running to lose weight?

I'm like that too but I dont know why - some days are just better than others... maybe it's hormonal?

All I know is, on the days where I'm really suffering with going the distance, I'll just walk part of it. I don't want myself to ever find running to be an annoying chore and start to dread it... So I figure if my body really doesn't feel like it, maybe there's a reason and I'll do a light day.

That said, if the slump lasts longer than 2 days (hardly ever does), I will force myself to do what I have to do.

Message edited 3/16/2005 2:49:52 PM.

Re: Any of you girls runners or started running to lose weight?

I don't run regularly but I know that when I don't eat well before I do cardio I definately have less energy. I remember one day I had a chicken breast on whole wheat sandwich a few hours before running and I was like the energizer bunny! So maybe it's your lack of good fuel that's hurting your workouts...

Re: Any of you girls runners or started running to lose weight?

Yeah, I've been doing WW, and I'm thinking that I'm not eating enough protein (b/c protein is always so many points.)

Thanks for the advice!

Re: Any of you girls runners or started running to lose weight?

While it MAY be relatedto what you are eating, or whethe ryou are well hydrated, I have been running for over 10 years and I can tell you...sometimes there are just bad days. Dont seem to be a reason, but then all of a sudden the next day we are back up and at it full force. Try not to get discouraged, and just keep at it :)

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Message edited 8/18/2006 2:50:46 PM.

Re: Any of you girls runners or started running to lose weight?

Every now and then does come a bad day--but at times I do notice that I would just do it anyway--and after pushing for a good dreading 20 minutes--it seemed that was the plateau I needed to get over b/c then I all of a sudden had the energy I didnt have 20 minutes prior---try that every now and then--see if it works---otherwise--consider it your lazy day--and make it up the next--no biggie..