What would you do if you couldn't run ever again?

radial · Nov 26, 2011

Ha, this one is easy

I really can't run these days. The right knee went bad a few years ago, and I haven't been able to run anything longer than 10 miles since. I still hobby jog, but it's not really running. At first it all seemed impossible. Running was what i did. It was me, and without it, I wasn't sure who I was. I went into a major funk for more than a year. But gradually you realize that there are other things you can do. For me, it was tennis and cycling. Running is now my cross-training for the sports where I'm actually competitive. Not that I don't miss it. I still have dreams about running fast and pain free. But you do what you can do.

airehead · Nov 26, 2011

I think that's the worst part. I still dream at night about running. I wake up in the morning so frustrated. In my dreams I'm running unfettered and it feels so good and so satisfying, and then I wake up.
 
 

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I really can't run these days. The right knee went bad a few years ago, and I haven't been able to run anything longer than 10 miles since. I still hobby jog, but it's not really running. At first it all seemed impossible. Running was what i did. It was me, and without it, I wasn't sure who I was. I went into a major funk for more than a year. But gradually you realize that there are other things you can do. For me, it was tennis and cycling. Running is now my cross-training for the sports where I'm actually competitive. Not that I don't miss it. I still have dreams about running fast and pain free. But you do what you can do. 
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Baba O'Riley · Nov 27, 2011

I've seen my performance slide so drastically in recent years -- without injury, without a serious downturn in habits -- that I've thought of throwing in the towel. Yet after a few days of sulking, I'm back out there. On Thanksgiving morning, I ran (without stopping) a 5k trail race in 34:10. Five years ago I did the same course 23:55. WTF? And I'm almost 44 -- not super-old. But there's an awful lot of tread on my tires, as it were. I live for that one day a month when I crank out five or six miles and feel great. It used to be routine. Not anymore.
I guess appreciating it when it happens makes it better.

Grizzly · Nov 27, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by airehead <a href="/t/75726/what-would-you-do-if-you-couldnt-run-ever-again#post_2020711"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> I think that's the worst part. I still dream at night about running. I wake up in the morning so frustrated. In my dreams I'm running unfettered and it feels so good and so satisfying, and then I wake up.
 
 

 
 
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Some dream of flying, I dream of running.

Mrtambalynman · Nov 28, 2011

This is where I am pretty much. Maybe I gave up too soon and maybe I still have some running left in me if I can do the work I need to in order to sort out my issues. What I've done is focused on other activities such as biking and hockey. Fortunately, I have a lot of things I like to do so as long as I can still move I have some options. If it gets to the point where I can't move on a tennis court or hockey rink, then I'm f'ed.

jebba · Nov 28, 2011

I could pretty much quote Todd. I know when I was at the end of my pregnancies, and running was uncomfortable, I did a whole lot of nothing. 
 
I would still workout, but it wouldn't be the same.

Tech Tee · Nov 29, 2011

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Been there. Still doing that. 
Trying to correct it.

Liam3494 · Nov 29, 2011

I just posted a question in the Masters Forum which would have fitted nicely here. It's the funk I am going through right now. Thankfully I can run, I seem to be over any injuries, but the motivation is lacking at times, One day I am up for it, planning ahead, talking to friends about maybe having one more crack at Boston when I hit 55 and get those extra few minutes - the next, I am running 3 Km on the treadmill and feeling like crap, at a pace I used to run my warm ups/cool downs, and now I struggle - 
 
I never want to stop running, although I expect that in time it becomes inevitable - I guess if and when it happens, I will sulk, then look back over the fond memories, the many friends made along the miles, and hopefully find some form of exercise that will keep me sane.

jenna · Nov 29, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Liam3494 <a href="/t/75726/what-would-you-do-if-you-couldnt-run-ever-again/25#post_2021021"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif"></a> I just posted a question in the Masters Forum which would have fitted nicely here. It's the funk I am going through right now. Thankfully I can run, I seem to be over any injuries, but the motivation is lacking at times, One day I am up for it, planning ahead, talking to friends about maybe having one more crack at Boston when I hit 55 and get those extra few minutes - the next, I am running 3 Km on the treadmill and feeling like crap, at a pace I used to run my warm ups/cool downs, and now I struggle - 
 
I never want to stop running, although I expect that in time it becomes inevitable - I guess if and when it happens, I will sulk, then look back over the fond memories, the many friends made along the miles, and hopefully find some form of exercise that will keep me sane.
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The good news is you don't have to run to hash.... so you're set!

Liam3494 · Nov 29, 2011

LOL Jenna - But, much as i love Hashing, and as an RA I would say that), I like to think I can run a little as well - in between drinking! (TIC)<img alt="occasion14.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1322574992617_165" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/occasion14.gif">

jenna · Nov 29, 2011

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off topic.... Did you go to IAH? And are you going to Panama? I'm still on the fence.

Liam3494 · Nov 29, 2011

Sorry all - for this little off topic chat - No, didn't make IAH, but..... We are planning an Inter South American Hash - the first ever - next Sept/Oct to be here in Argentina.... Stay tuned.... All being well, Panama is on my list of TTD in 2013 as well... I mean its nearly near!

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