No more. I'm going to run how I want. I'm going to listen to my body. No heart rate or pace alarms. I'll still measure and record my runs, but I won't be driven or pressured into following a set plan each day. Just run. It's simple. One foot in front of the other. Repeat. Sometimes fast, other times slow. Sometimes up a hill, sometimes down a hill, or over a creek and through the mud. Sounds good.
It's time to enjoy my running. Yes, I'd like to improve too, but most important is to remain injury-free and happy with my running. Let's see how this "new" approach works. I'm getting too old to pressure myself into running goals that create extra stress. Time to keep it simple. Just run.
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We need to do an analysis on your training cycle. You seem to go through periods of being extremely serious about following a plan. Then you change plans. Repeat this a few times until we get to the point where you come to the realization that 'running should be fun!' Rinse. Repeat. The cycle takes about 6 months I'd guess. Are you conscious of this? Does it matter? Is there something to be learned from this? I definitely don't mean this as a criticism but only an observation.
It's all good Seth. I'm well aware of my cycles and issues with running. Just ask Riddle. I'm now in my "just run" phase with no goals. Don't worry, I can still whip Seth and Company on the Thursday evening trail runs!
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