Flugel
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Hi.
Several months ago, I was well on my way from being a beginner runner to a more regular runner. I started off by running for about 15 minutes three times a week. Nothing to difficult. Two weeks later a progressed to running non-stop for 30 mins per week. I started to feel more & more confident, and with the diet I was on (Low carbs ; High Protien) my weight started to drop off nicely. In just over one month, I managed to drop from on overweight 99kg's to 86kg's. 13kg loss.
I also started to run the occasional 10km road race. I could finish without stopping, and was glad just to finish. It felt good.
However, when I stopped my diet, I slipped a disc in my spine and hurt my back quite badly. I just got up off the couch and pop. Instant pain. I rested it for a while, and went to the physio. Although the break in the routine was not good for my running and my confidence levels.
I am back at my overweight 99kg's, and feeling fat, lazy and demotivated. I want to start up again, and long to feel that wonderful feeling of running again, but I want to do it right. I fear that my enthusiasm the last time, and rapid weight loss may have been a contributing factor to my injury.
Does anyone know of a fool proof way of systematically breaking in to a tried and tested running routine that will see me regain my fitness and enjoyment. I also am trying to find a good way of eating, but I hate having to skimp and not enjoy the foods that I love. During my diet, I found myslef chopping and preparing food all the time, and I hate that. There has gat to be an easier way. Just what foods do I need to stay away from?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Oh yes, and I also enjoy cycling.
Several months ago, I was well on my way from being a beginner runner to a more regular runner. I started off by running for about 15 minutes three times a week. Nothing to difficult. Two weeks later a progressed to running non-stop for 30 mins per week. I started to feel more & more confident, and with the diet I was on (Low carbs ; High Protien) my weight started to drop off nicely. In just over one month, I managed to drop from on overweight 99kg's to 86kg's. 13kg loss.
I also started to run the occasional 10km road race. I could finish without stopping, and was glad just to finish. It felt good.
However, when I stopped my diet, I slipped a disc in my spine and hurt my back quite badly. I just got up off the couch and pop. Instant pain. I rested it for a while, and went to the physio. Although the break in the routine was not good for my running and my confidence levels.
I am back at my overweight 99kg's, and feeling fat, lazy and demotivated. I want to start up again, and long to feel that wonderful feeling of running again, but I want to do it right. I fear that my enthusiasm the last time, and rapid weight loss may have been a contributing factor to my injury.
Does anyone know of a fool proof way of systematically breaking in to a tried and tested running routine that will see me regain my fitness and enjoyment. I also am trying to find a good way of eating, but I hate having to skimp and not enjoy the foods that I love. During my diet, I found myslef chopping and preparing food all the time, and I hate that. There has gat to be an easier way. Just what foods do I need to stay away from?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Oh yes, and I also enjoy cycling.