I'm proud that I started running just last year at age 45. My training led to a half-marathon in June, a full marathon in August and a 50K in October. However, I'm now frustrated. This week has been the coldest and snowiest we've had since I started running, I don't feel safe or productive on the roads, sidewalks or trails right now, and…
I'm proud that I started running just last year at age 45. My training led to a half-marathon in June, a full marathon in August and a 50K in October. However, I'm now frustrated. This week has been the coldest and snowiest we've had since I started running, I don't feel safe or productive on the roads, sidewalks or trails right now, and I have very inconsistent access to a treadmill. Are there any exercises or steps I can take to ensure I don't lose the progress I've made until our weather improves at least a little?
Way to go on the half marathon and the 50K -- in your first year of running, no less! My first question is, do you have access to a gym? And, is there anywhere indoors where you can at least get in some walking? I find (very) brisk walking helps me when I can't run -- especially when I walk for distances of 3, 4, 5 or even 6 miles. (I know you probably don't want to walk 6 miles on a gym treadmill, but maybe 3 would be doable.)
We have a fitness center with treadmills at work. It doesn't have a walking track, but it is very nice. The problem: it maintains inconsistent hours thanks to COVID protocols and most of those hours are when I'm working. Maybe I should just get over there as often as I can, even if it's inconsistent. Thoughts?
That's what I would do. Running/walking there 2-3 times a week will be much better than zero. I totally get your frustration; I live in Atlanta and it's fine now, but there are always several weeks in winter when it's absolutely miserable to run outside. (The same goes for parts of July and August!)
I'm proud that I started running just last year at age 45. My training led to a half-marathon in June, a full marathon in August and a 50K in October. However, I'm now frustrated. This week has been the coldest and snowiest we've had since I started running, I don't feel safe or productive on the roads, sidewalks or trails right now, and I have very inconsistent access to a treadmill. Are there any exercises or steps I can take to ensure I don't lose the progress I've made until our weather improves at least a little?
Way to go on the half marathon and the 50K -- in your first year of running, no less! My first question is, do you have access to a gym? And, is there anywhere indoors where you can at least get in some walking? I find (very) brisk walking helps me when I can't run -- especially when I walk for distances of 3, 4, 5 or even 6 miles. (I know you probably don't want to walk 6 miles on a gym treadmill, but maybe 3 would be doable.)
We have a fitness center with treadmills at work. It doesn't have a walking track, but it is very nice. The problem: it maintains inconsistent hours thanks to COVID protocols and most of those hours are when I'm working. Maybe I should just get over there as often as I can, even if it's inconsistent. Thoughts?
That's what I would do. Running/walking there 2-3 times a week will be much better than zero. I totally get your frustration; I live in Atlanta and it's fine now, but there are always several weeks in winter when it's absolutely miserable to run outside. (The same goes for parts of July and August!)