When Running Sucks and How to Fix It

[@runningwithjane]

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[@50Something]

Running in the heat is the hardest part for me. Even one beer the day before a run is enough to make it even worse so I have almost totally eliminated alcohol all together. Electrolytes are really important and a game changer for for me is pure Canadian Maple syrup, especially before a run! Great video Jane!

[@runningwithjane]

Oh my gosh, this resonates with me so much! I can actually have 1 beer with no side effects, but we went out to a nice Italian dinner with my family, I had a 6-ounce glass of wine, and slept terribly (I can always tell it's due to the body temp. increase). Guess we are not spring chickens anymore, lol!

[@WorldT]

Agreed that concept of many is doing too much too soon, as we are all anxious to become Elite marathoners, lol, but it is common thing that does cause many to quit the sport altogether, thinking they can not improve.

[@runningwithjane]

Yep! And then people think it's impossible to run 2 days in a row.

[@OSUCarol]

Fueling really is one of those obvious game-changers. It felt like adding in gels made my easy pace noticeably faster. :) One thing I might add in here is to get iron levels checked. I had about a month of heavy legs last year and couldn't figure out what was happening; turned out my iron levels were really low. I felt so much better once that got addressed.

[@runningwithjane]

Oh such a good point about getting iron levels checked. Hormonal changes in women is another one. If something seems off run after run, always a good idea to go to the doctor. Glad you got it sorted and are feeling your best now!

[@mactravelandfinance]

Jane, I’m super appreciative for the lessons learned that you’re sharing on your channel. I ran my first marathon last weekend in Little Rock. It was simultaneously one of the most rewarding and humbling things I’ve done in quite a while. I ran a 4:37 and gained a lot of valuable experience along the way. Thanks for everything you’re doing. Have a great day!

[@runningwithjane]

Huge congrats, Matthew!! You did amazing! What you described is literally the way I feel every single time I run a marathon. Distance owes you nothing no matter how hard you've trained or how experienced you are...that's why I love it so much.

[@kingtrumpet123]

Awesomeness to see you Coach Jane, and I will be the first one to say: "YES, all of the above", mmm in the last 6 years of starting my running journey, I think I've encountered at least a little bit of everything you pointed out. Have a fantastic week Jane.

[@runningwithjane]

I think everyone has! My hope here was that people could pinpoint something that's been continuous and also know they aren't the only ones experiencing these crappy runs from time to time.

[@timfox3411]

Great video! I'm currently being humbled in the comeback. Luckily, I still have almost 30 weeks. Even when you have tens of thousands of lifetime-base miles, you still need patience after a long layoff.

[@runningwithjane]

Could not agree more! Like you said, you're starting in plenty of time which allows for the inevitable hiccups. You got this, Tim, and I know you're going to do great in Chicago!

[@rachelhobbs6189]

Thank you! I’m trying to go longer and longer distances and had my first truly crappy run yesterday 🙃 will try water, nutrition first, and could also be that I did too much too soon

[@kingtrumpet123]

and I might add, your body might have to adjust to longer distances as well. I'm 58 and found that it takes a few weeks before my body starts to adjust to longer distances (in that time I seem to end up with a few crappy runs) I hope that helps as well. Have a great day.

[@runningwithjane]

It happens! I know this comment was a couple of weeks ago...have you seen a difference since improving your hydration or nutrition?

[@skirtonbear1]

Encountered each of those at different stages in my running. Then menopause added insomnia and cracked my sleeping recovery-so naps had to take over. After a Saturday morning training session, eat, shower, nap.

[@runningwithjane]

Good point that hormonal changes can also cause fatigue. Love that you are allowing yourself naps because you know you need it!

[@SubtleForces]

I am trying to avoid 5 which is my main challenge. It is tough as the XC-ski tracks have deteriorated too much for use very quickly and faster than forecasted. Instead of having a couple of weeks to transition from XC-skiing to running, my running increases more than it should though the total activity time (and definitely the intensity time on Garmin) is actually decreasing. XC-skiing allows me to remain longer at higher intensities since it is impact free and allows for recovery downhill. I guess such transition issues are unusual in other parts of the planet although I heard Kathy Schide and Killian Jornet do a lot of skiing in the winter too (Alpine Touring in their case) but I don't know how they manage the transitions.

[@runningwithjane]

That's what is tough about running...you can be incredibly fit, but due to the impact, if you do too much too soon, your body will let you know. Hope the transition goes smoothly for you!

[@joelouden6592]

I ran as slow as a walk and I was still gasping for air. Now I just walk, instead, and it's never hard.