Thanks for this article... a lot of it makes sense to me!
I suffered multiple injuries in a fall in summer 2023 which led to months off running. When I started again, I was obsessed with upping the miles and the pace as quickly as possible. I think it was my way of convincing myself that I was getting better! In reality, I wasn't doing myself any good! A few months ago I made the decision to cancel my paid subscription to Strava (after all, how does Strava know what I'm trying to achieve?). It took a while to get used to not being able to see detailed segment data etc, but I think it's made me a happier, healthier runner. It means I can stop and look at the view or watch a barn owl hunting as I did at the weekend. I'm still training for a big run in the summer, but I've learnt not to push myself like I was in the first 12 months of recovery.
I’m so glad you commented with your take! Totally agree, it’s supposed to be enjoyment after all, which obviously can still include pain and suffering for goals, but when you’re trying to have fun stats and data and upward progression trends aren’t always helpful (I am also guilty). Glad you’ve found a way to balance it out and feed less pressured, you’ll get back in no time with that approach.
Thanks for this article... a lot of it makes sense to me!
I suffered multiple injuries in a fall in summer 2023 which led to months off running. When I started again, I was obsessed with upping the miles and the pace as quickly as possible. I think it was my way of convincing myself that I was getting better! In reality, I wasn't doing myself any good! A few months ago I made the decision to cancel my paid subscription to Strava (after all, how does Strava know what I'm trying to achieve?). It took a while to get used to not being able to see detailed segment data etc, but I think it's made me a happier, healthier runner. It means I can stop and look at the view or watch a barn owl hunting as I did at the weekend. I'm still training for a big run in the summer, but I've learnt not to push myself like I was in the first 12 months of recovery.
I’m so glad you commented with your take! Totally agree, it’s supposed to be enjoyment after all, which obviously can still include pain and suffering for goals, but when you’re trying to have fun stats and data and upward progression trends aren’t always helpful (I am also guilty). Glad you’ve found a way to balance it out and feed less pressured, you’ll get back in no time with that approach.