I Took 10 Months Off Running VOLUNTARILY, Here’s What I Learned! 5 Mental Shifts For Better Training

[@Gracehaswings]

Yes! So fun to meet you this weekend and now hear a little more of your story. I’m just returning to running (now trails!) after several years off … and I may still have big goals but the mountain run camp was definitely a reality check that those kind of long distance event goals are waay in the future! Which is fine, just thrilled to be running again even a little bit and meeting amazing women along the way!

[@VIVSVIBE]

Heck yeah!! My only wish was that the weekend could’ve been longer so I could’ve gotten to talk with you more. I’m so stoked you’re getting back into running and it’s in the trails! Who cares how far out big goals are, as long as you’re having a blast along the way to them. Can’t wait to see what you’re able to achieve! Hardrock 2027-2070… depending on when we get pulled for the lottery 😂

[@ShawnIsBatman]

Another great video, as always! Thank you! I identified with 2 messages in this video, first, I am now doing my rides without music. For years it was an automatic for me to have the headphones in for every ride. This year I have started to ride without them and it is bliss! For me, my rides are my 'moving meditation', if I can trying to connect to myself and let go, I find that I cannot do that with the constant noise blasting into my head. Riding without music is like when you wake from the most restful perfect night of sleep while riding with music is now like waking then you have tossed and turned all night. Second, the most important first step in making any meaningful achievement is to let go. It is impossible to grab and hold-on to what you truly want if your hands are always full juggling everything that is not important and not a priority.

[@VIVSVIBE]

I love what you call moving meditation! I’ve heard distance sports called meditation but I’m a sucker for alliteration… as well as a good analogy (restful sleep vs restless) I might just have to use it! I love that you bring a biking perspective as well, you’re full of wisdom and a fresh way to look at things.

[@OrlyLiba]

I can totally relate to brainwashing ourselves with running content and then feeling like a 50k isn't enough. It's really good to realize this is happening and then the negative thoughts just stop! Thank you Viv!

[@VIVSVIBE]

Yeah it’s just so silly but so easy to do and not even realize 😂

[@Kelly_Ben]

I worked in emergency dispatch for over a decade, and they did extensive training on spotting/ dealing with burnout. They said one of the first signs of burnout is the need for silence. For instance, if you normally commute with the radio on, but suddenly find you're choosing silence instead, your body/ mind is under too much long term stress, and is instinctively trying to cut back on input. That is a big sign you're headed towards true burnout- a catastrophic issue that can't be fixed with a weekend off. So basically, self care is the only way to ward off burnout, in whatever form that looks like for each person. I loved what you said about making sure your actions and choices match your priorities. So many of us have goals that are really important to us, but we struggle to achieve them because we haven't actually made them a priority. Health/fitness and financial security are big ones. I need to refocus on this. I wish you a wonderful new journey on this path. I'm looking forward to learning from you as you go, and improving myself and my life along with you!

[@VIVSVIBE]

That is fascinating! I really thought a weekend and a couple solid nights of sleep would fix it, but I realize now (thank goodness) it was a far bigger issue than that could ever remedy. I didn't realize it was something that could be quantified/identified with signs like that. Very neat! I'm very thankful to be on the path toward rest and rejuvenation so I can return to running with pizzazz! I'm glad we can pursue our priorities together and learn from each other. I think writing things down gave me a clear picture and made it easy to see where my time was going. I can't argue with that and it sure helps me be more honest with myself.

[@JosephFrancisBurton]

I dunno ... I love ultrarunning and trail running too - but I never listen to running podcasts, read running books, download running apps ... nothing like that. I just have no interest in any of that. I cannot name a single running celebrity except a youtuber named Viv C, and years ago there was Dean Karnazakiopolis or whatever the heck his name was. I guess I have gotten good at separating my hobbies and not letting them turn into obsessions. Mostly anyway. And your channel is one of the few I watch on this topic of running. I certainly do not belong to some kind of running 'community'. I just tie my laces, drive out to the desert and just go. The Franklin Mountain trail run is in January and looking at the insane route they have planned for this year and I am like ... nah, I think I can skip this one. But going out in the desert, all alone, miles from the truck, listening to nothing but my labored breathing, my own footfalls, and the coyotes yipping behind that creosote IS my way of turning the noise off and listening to my own thoughts. Thank you for the video.

[@VIVSVIBE]

You’ve got a good thing going!! That’s how running started for me. I look forward to getting back to the root of it and finding the silence again. I’ve loved being a student of the sport but I’ve learned enough from the noise. Time to bow out! You’re a luck one to have the ability to separate your hobbies from obsession. That’s a talent!!

[@shelbzzf]

Heck yesss Vivian! What a powerful shift you’re making. I can 100% relate to this. 💓☀️🏃🏻‍♀️🤍

[@VIVSVIBE]

Whoot whoot!! Silly how we put pressure on ourselves when no one is expecting anything of us😂

[@dinicti]

Wow, from your video you still have passion and energy! I recently developed contact dermatitis from COROS watch (nickel), and had to take it off. I missed it for a few wks (looking at empty wrist, and phantom hitting start/stop), but now happy to not have it. Otherwise, I can't relate to the pressure you are placing on yourself. You look like you are doing fine, and being kind to your self (and recovering well in this sport) is good. Take care

[@VIVSVIBE]

I started running with a watch that only timed how long my run was, not the distance or pace. I wasn’t on Strava for most of my running years. I think going back to the “good ole days” is the way to go for a bit. Bummer to hear about the contact dermatitis but I’m happy it led to some fun new discoveries!!

[@Kayrunningandcoffeeaddict]

Awesome video!! Thank-you!!!

[@VIVSVIBE]

Thanks for being here!!

[@alanshrimpton6787]

You made me laugh. Love your humour. Thanks

[@VIVSVIBE]

I’m so glad it could give you a good laugh!

[@ricodelavega4511]

david goggins would be very upset with you camille. I kid, tho I suspect he doesnt even like nature. The older trail running crowd is much more appreciative that it's an adventure first. Also, there's not a whole lot of dough in trail running, not like road running.

[@VIVSVIBE]

It’s always an adventure first! Not a whole lot of dough at all which hopefully keeps the good vibes going and the post race shenanigans alive and well. That’s one of the best parts of this sport for sure!

[@ricodelavega4511]

@@VIVSVIBE i like the Midpacker podcast with troy meadows, which gives a much broader view of the trail running community. It isnt focused almost solely on "elites" and races like DBo's and Corrine Malcolm's respective podcasts.

[@VIVSVIBE]

@ricodelavega4511 That kind of diversity is great!! My favorite parts of the livestreams are when the back of the pack is highlighted and those storylines surface. Thanks for sharing, I’ll have to check those out!