How to Prevent Running Burnout

[@mikeymomikeymo]

Needed this right now. Thanks for talking sense.

[@1990made]

Very on time for me. I’ve just been tired of all the snow and darkness. Indoor running on the treadmill is what I’ve been doing but only as a “must” with not that much joy. Can’t wait for spring and longer days.

[@mastroiannisteve]

I needed this video...thank you! I felt burnt out after ending the year chasing my 1000 mile year-end goal. I had to run a lot more in November and December to hit it. After hitting the goal I felt empty. No drive to run. My running decreased drastically in January and I got injured. I’m feeling better now and started a Garmin 1/2 marathon plan to better my PB by 5 minutes. I hope my drive stays with me throughout the training block. I look forward to future vlogs.

[@lukestarkey4494]

I'm struggling with recovering from Covid. I didn't have it too bad, but enough to stop running. I finished 2020 with back-to-back weeks of 52 miles and 58 miles. I'm having a tough time getting motivation to start up again. This may not be burnout but instead the effects of being sick. Either way, I think I'm going to find a spring race to train for to try and get my mojo back.

[@SeeChadRun]

As always, great thoughts! BTW, your podcasts have become one of my favorite to listen to! AND, congratulations on 40k subscribers!

[@danielfarrugia3884]

You always provide such thoughtful and timely topics Jason. Thanks for your excellent insight.

[@nathanhosking9172]

Glad to have seen this today, thanks Jason! Yup definitely finding it tough to keep putting in hard workouts each week and quality training, with no real races looking possible anytime soon!

[@MaxwellChan0]

So much value! I've been feeling running burnout recently and this really helped!

[@michaelsanderson7328]

New to your channel and great video!

[@bobbob9364]

After my last injury I have changed things around ,including ,skipping ,strength training ,hit ,cycling ,it really makes training more interesting,sure my running may get slower ,but I want an overall fitness

[@shellboymavuso708]

Hi, I have a pb of 33min in 10km , 74min in half marathon and 2:40 in marathon. I bummed my knee on top of the corner tile , since then my knee is sore 😩 I rest for 3 months now I'm filling better. I want to start again my goals is to run 🏃‍♂️ 10 in sub 30min and 21,1 in sub 68min and 42,2km in 2h20min. Please help how can I start now and what must I do to prevent the knee problems. May you post your email 📧

[@bobbob9364]

Probably get a trainer or speak to a physio ,I am 53 and have only been training for 4 yrs proper ,I am fairly inexperienced

[@erex9875]

I’m experiencing burnout currently it’s just the cold weather I can’t handle the winds and freezing temperatures every single day

[@hecatommyriagon655]

Tell me about it. I'm in Norway and are currently having to run in -20C at the moment. I just turned 40 and just started running a couple of months ago. My trick is wearing spiked shoes, merino on feet, legs and top, wind proof layer, a woolen buff and mittens. During my 45-60 minutes runs, I will regularly have to remove my mittens, because I get too hot. For me the worst is actually getting out there in the first place. As soon as I get going, I'm fine. So I kinda trick myself and commit to a 5k run, which is approximately 1 lap on my "track". But when I get there, I just pass that point and continue running. I was shooting for a long run yesterday, but my calf was actually hurting, so I stopped at 9.5k. But hey, I got out there and at this point, any run is better than nothing. Not training for a competition or marathon or anything like that - I just figured I needed to do this for my health.

[@pugsondrugs5480]

I can’t tell if I’m burned out or if I just don’t want to run the deep snow. Makes me feel like such a fucking loser.

[@jonalbert4927]

Thanks for this, coach! With this thoughtful discussion in mind, do you have experience with the 26 week long “4 Week Cycles” marathon program in Daniels’ Running Formula? Every 4th week of the program is exclusively easy miles, which I would imagine would mitigate the risk of burnout at least a little. I’m curious about your thoughts on the risk of burnout with a program of this duration. Thanks for your time and all your hard work!

[@StrengthRunning]

Seems unnecessary if your other weeks are properly structured...

[@NBHNC]

How did you know I needed this video? haha

[@MsTrinichic]

The benefits of mental health on the physical aspect.

[@ziadirida]

Training for Berlin sept 23. Need to know if I should peak in April taper and go at it again, or base build to 50-55 miles until May. My base now is 40-45 miles. Goal is sub 3:30 an 8min PR for a BQ

[@StrengthRunning]

You have time to train for two races. One in the spring, one being Berlin

[@aarenmohite5844]

Hi. I am training for Berlin as well. I guess you should continue your base traning until end of May and start traning for Berlin from 1st week of June

[@JulAlxAU]

Fueling is very important. You run low on glucose and those mental signs start to appear.

[@Eagle-zl4gz]

I burned out in 2018 and took off for 3 years I’ve been running for 7 months and I’m having fun again. Miles are 40-50 a week consistently. There was a time when I thought I may never run again. I’m not a animal lol. I’m a social human being.

[@ririemarilyn]

I have 2 kids. Youngest daughter felt like raising a small Godzilla. If I can run a 5k on the weekend its already an accomplishment

[@BlakeMcTavishe]

Sitting here watching videos about running instead of running. I just need to go. Ok see you in an hour.

[@farmerbruce4304]

You talk about burnout....i can barely get to running without getting injuries.

[@StrengthRunning]

Have you gotten our injury material? It's at strengthrunning.com/injury-prevention/

[@bobbob9364]

Yes ,I changed it ,look at other options ,skipping ,cycling ,running ,work on strength,it adds variety and is fun

[@farmerbruce4304]

@@StrengthRunning ive watched hundreds of videos, listened to 100 podcasts all on the topic. Even seen a physical therapist, i do mibility work and strength work for about 2 hrs every day. I just cant seem to kick this posterior tibial issue. I love running but im starting to resent people who can run. Its a real bummer! In my last comment i was venting and nobody deserves that nonsense. Thanks for your efforts!

[@allanc8378]

So burnout is not unlike low in libido🤣🤣🤣

[@StrengthRunning]

They're similar! ;)