Message Category: Women's Running
Topic: running for fitness...does it ever get to be fun?

Reply: From: Date:	2 things Zeke 8/25/04 10:47:31 PM ET
1 -- it's August. Long runs are always hardest when the temps + humidity are high. Keep the faith. 2 -- you are not recovering fast enough by mid-week. Be certain that you are getting enough to drink before, during, and well after your long runs each Sunday. It is critical to keep your legs hydrated. Also: take Advil immediately after your long run. Go for a relaxing swim on Monday. Or an easy bike ride. Or get a massage. Take an ice bath. Run on softer surfaces Tuesday. Your body is simply struggling to adapt to the load you are placing on it. Hang in there. Post a reply on the Bulletin Board
Message thread: running for fitness...does it ever get to be fun? - [adrian 8/25/04 7:25:08 AM ET] 2 things - [Zeke 8/25/04 10:47:31 PM ET] sure it gets fun - [runner 47 8/26/04 6:11:09 PM ET] makes sense - [adrian 8/26/04 8:55:09 PM ET] runner 47 - [adrian 8/26/04 8:58:29 PM ET] thank you - [adrian 8/27/04 10:04:22 PM ET] good advice - [adrian 8/27/04 10:06:51 PM ET] Finding motivation when things get tough - [Erica 9/20/04 4:47:54 AM ET] 20 miles and counting! - [adrian 10/14/04 5:40:16 PM ET]

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