The Dreaded Layoff

No runner likes to hear the words - ''you will have to stop running for a while''.
There are different reasons for these words being spoken, but all have the same meaning, no running for a while. The 2 obvious reasons are, firstly if you have injured yourself and secondly if you are unwell. It is silly to try and ignore these words, you keep running at your peril. The wise thing to do is to accept it and stop for a while. This gives the body time to recover, whether it be illness or injury.
The hardest thing about being laid off like this is the thought that when you return to running it will take some time to get back your fitness to the level it was at before the lay off. Also, when you have been used to regular running it is difficult to pass your time without thinking of being 'out there'. What makes it worse is when you see someone out for a run. They are running smoothly and look ever so fit. This is not easy to live with. Still, time does heal and what you must do is look forward to the day when you can once more get out and get back to running. It is a great feeling.....

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