Message Category: New!: Marathon Walkers/Penguins

Topic: From: Date:	Anyone with this problem? John 3/31/05 12:36:41 PM ET
I've always been in relatively good shape and have decided to train for and complete a marathon this year. Right now I'm up to running 8 miles. Here's my problem. I have this horrible mental problem where everytime I run I either have to be faster in pace or longer in distance. And I run 5 days a week. It wasn't an issue, but now it's becoming a big one. When I wake up I'm encountering less fun and more apprehension due to the fact that I have to beat the day before either in time or distance. I know I'm supposed to be training. But I worry about injury at this point. I just CANNOT shake the "loser" feeling I get if I log a slower time or less distance then the day before. Anyone else with this problem? Post a reply on the Bulletin Board | Send email reply to John
Message thread: Anyone with this problem? - [John 3/31/05 12:36:41 PM ET] take it easy, man. - [mahanska 4/2/05 3:09:40 PM ET] Bingham books - [Mary Sunshine 5/3/05 10:27:52 AM ET] John Bingham - [Zeke 5/4/05 3:53:25 PM ET] Dont increase mileage to fast - [jill 6/10/05 8:13:31 PM ET] Dont increase mileage to fast - [jill 6/10/05 8:14:38 PM ET] I'm the same way - [Cooldogg90 8/12/05 2:14:08 PM ET]

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