tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378275412447997170.post1896263557472472228..comments2023-04-01T07:15:45.003-07:00Comments on Run Freckles Run: Strict Mileage & Runner's PlateauFreckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12739376866410280261noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378275412447997170.post-81491589870170566352013-06-30T08:23:01.894-07:002013-06-30T08:23:01.894-07:00You're right. It does sound like an eating dis...You're right. It does sound like an eating disorder, doesn't it? Runnerexia? Does that exist?<br><br>My ultimate fear in life is to become sedentary. I know that for myself, it's easy to fall off the wagon and stay off the wagon. Though, I never want to hate being a runner or going for a run. I love what I do and the goals that I accomplish.<br><br>I just need to find that happy median so I can maintain a healthy running relationship. I'll get there eventually.<br><br>That's for the input!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964037424202161912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378275412447997170.post-63917303043076539842013-06-30T03:59:09.113-07:002013-06-30T03:59:09.113-07:00I was just like you when I started running [not to...I was just like you when I started running [not too too long ago]. I was very particular on how far I HAD to run each day and would feel like a failure if I missed it by even a mile OR I would go passed what my body could physically or mentally take JUST to get there. After a couple weeks, I realized I had an obsessive behavior -- kind of like an old eat disorder and counting calories. I would plan out every single meal for the week and beat myself up over if I screwed up. <br><br>That said. I stopped planning miles. Instead I made goals and easy promises. I started listening to my body and am learning what it can handle. My goals are to run (and do some kind of strength training) at least 4 days a week, if not 5. I would plan my mileage for the upcoming days as guidelines more than a strict MUST DO. If it's hot and humid [hello, Maryland] and I just physically can't run a long distance, than I'll make my shorter length worth it and try again later. I also have a schedule that makes for planned runs very inconsistent and I have to just go with the flow of the week.<br><br>To me, running is a hobby. I never want to resent or loathe it. That's why I do what I have to to enjoy the run. I push myself when I know I need it, but stop when I know it's going to keep me from coming out again the next day. <br><br>If what you're doing feels good for you, keep doing it! If not, tweak it here and there until you feel like you're relationship with running is a healthy one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com