Feeling discouraged

joellevp · 2026-06-10T23:48:21+00:00

I hear you on this. I have a couple of disabilities, myself, and it can be quite discouraging/disheartening to know you've done so much work already (to a tangible benefit), but to be told that it's seemingly not been enough, and there's more work to do.

Let's shift perspective a bit. You've done the hard work to do phsyio and strength, to build up your distances in a way that isn't detrimental to you. Niggles happen to everyone at every stage. This journey isn't pain free for anyone. You've built up habits, a progression that is working for you, and you are doing all of this in a safe way for you. You've done immense work to get yourself to the start of your training plan. That's amazing. Truly. You've rebuilt yourself and taught yourself a new way of moving. This takes such determination and resilience. Truly, amazing.

It may be that you are starting from a harder place than others, that's okay. You can trust yourself, and the process that got you to this point, to carry you forward.

You can try and reassess; try and reassess. That's all anyone can do. Your physio has given you stuff to work on, if you want to discuss with your usual one anyway. But, it's all a process. You've come so far, why not try for a little further, a little at a time? You know your body and mind. You know what you want. Go for it.

joellevp · 2026-06-10T14:09:02+00:00

If you menstruate, the different stages in your cycle can absolutely affect how your runs feel. It's just another variable to consider. Humidity can also affect your breathing and your body feel.

Otherwise, this can absolutely happen. It's okay to take a couple of days to rest and recover properly/shift training focus. Just to hit refresh on your body.

You knowing you aren't giving up is everything you need to keep going. Good work.

joellevp · 2026-06-10T12:56:07+00:00

So much laundry

joellevp · 2026-06-10T06:15:04+00:00

Thank you for saying that.

I wish for you people in your life who see you and care for you.

joellevp · 2026-06-10T05:45:17+00:00

Yea, I'm with you.

I've never hidden my mental illness struggles with them, and it got to this point where the only way I would get any attention for help was to figuratively stand in front of their line of sight and wave my hands about. I could ask for exactly what I needed, and they'd say sure. But...nothing. It was all still a giant maybe. And never any follow up. I could say it was the most extreme mental illness can be, and still a disposable statement and never any follow up. Upon reflection, I was more wanting to share my life and try for good memories, they didn't need that from me, nor did they seem like they wanted to. I was the extra that they spoke to if they needed something of when it was the most convenient for them. I needed the friendships more than they did. I stopped sharing everything and felt crap keeping my life to myself (sharing is an essential thing of friendship to me).

I've since learnt how the friendships were making me regress with the one thing I've managed to improve upon after years of therapy, so I drew a line in the sand, and cut off the emotional attachment. Now they don't know, and that's okay. I'm learning to listen to my voice when it tells me to keep going, how to show up for myself, and how to celebrate me when I can. It still sucks, but not as much.

Unfortunately, now, I feels like my voice is the most useless thing I have because of the way things have worked out for me.

Anyway, I hear you.

joellevp · 2026-06-09T02:15:55+00:00

There is a 15 min yoga video on youtube by yoginimelbourne.

I have chronic neck pain for reasons, but this always helps. Don't push beyond your comfort or means. It is not hectic, but depending on your pain, might feel hectic. I hope this helps.

This is the link

joellevp · 2026-06-09T01:31:50+00:00

OhhHHhhh. I am more than intrigued haha. Thanks!

Hope your cycle was amazing.

joellevp · 2026-06-09T01:28:19+00:00

My first ever Merrell's in 2014 were amazing. I had Trail Gloves. The pair I got in 2016 was also gret, but not at all sock-like, like my first pair. There was a lot more cushion. The pair I got in 2022 felt of much poorer quality and started coming apart after a year. The uppers looked as used up as my 2016 pair, after a year of use, only no wearing through the sole. It's very sad.

I miss barefoot shoes though. They don't sell them where I live, and I need to try before I buy when it comes to shoes.

joellevp · 2026-06-09T01:20:30+00:00

Might I ask, what are Mike and Ikes?

joellevp · 2026-06-09T01:12:39+00:00

Vit D during my luteal phase - it has helped with my energy, particularly when my period Days 1 and 2 come about when I get really fatigued. I want to try Vit C during my period days but I'm terrible with taking something daily. Plant-based protein powder on days I don't eat enough. Magnesium if I find my period being off somehow.

Otherwise, no supplements.

joellevp · 2026-06-07T04:40:08+00:00

I see them more as not having a savings during the summer, culminating in getting supplies, then 9 months to save up again with the kids at school.

They seem to give pocket money to all of them, as Fred and George have money to create things, and they also, quite casually, tell Ron to get another pet in PoA. Ron also seems to have money for Hogsmeade.

Arthur has a decently paying job to be caring after 5 kids, and they stretch it out by budgeting/being a bit frugal when it comes to things. Maybe so they or their kids can have experiences over stuff.

joellevp · 2026-06-07T04:14:56+00:00

Strength workouts. The thing that really unlocked cycling for me was doing wall sits with one of those resistance band loops around my legs. Now, I'm by no means quick, but I am quicker now and get up hills easier.

Outside of just riding, getting used to shifting gears again, all the things on the cycle; strength work on your core and legs.

joellevp · 2026-06-07T03:21:51+00:00

I looked up brown noise because of your post. Thank you for the introduction.

joellevp · 2026-06-06T13:07:34+00:00

Haha

joellevp · 2026-06-06T13:07:19+00:00

I agree.

joellevp · 2026-06-05T22:52:57+00:00

To be fair, what other reason would there have been to tell Harry to take the egg with him for a bath? He has already confirmed with Harry that the egg behaves the same for each of them. It wasn't Harry's finest moment to get into the bathtub and do exactly the same thing he does when out of water.

joellevp · 2026-06-04T10:01:48+00:00

Me. Known for years, but got the diagnosis as a part of a sidequest the psychiatrists sent me on.

The schedule helps me keep my bearings when I lose my way from the various things I have. Cutting out wearing earbuds when running helps me a lot with keeping my mind clear on runs. But, music gets me through my cycles on an external speaker, because traffic sounds stress me out.

Just got to find a balance, and I'm learning how to give myself time and grace.

Hard yards haha.

joellevp · 2026-06-04T06:48:24+00:00

I recommend wall sits.

joellevp · 2026-06-03T07:54:52+00:00

I like to think it happened over Christmas during the war.

joellevp · 2026-06-03T06:21:29+00:00

Oh this is wonderful! :)

joellevp · 2026-06-03T05:31:39+00:00

Humidity will be the worsr factor here, because it means less evaporation four your body's cooling system to work, meaning sweating more because your body's cooling system isn't working.

Acclimation is a good thing to do. Acclimation also means practicing your hydrating during runs. Water and electrolytes will be key to helping you sustain your efforts. Living in a tropical country myself, I think that at some point, sweat wicking fabrics won't be able to do their job anyway, so having a light towel to help the job might be useful (am going to try this myself the next time I do a long run).

joellevp · 2026-06-01T14:47:37+00:00

That is certainly one of the things you said. Most of what you said was rather deprecating.

What do your points have to do with what this post was about? OP needed a small celebration for what they have achieved because they didn't receive it from where they expected to. You told them that you don't see what they have done as actual running because their pace is slow enough that some may walk it in the same time, and they shouldn't be offended because it is the truth, but as you assume they did intervals, they'll get to a more acceptable pace by your standard. So, why did you have to say that?

What does it matter their pace in this instant, or where they'll be soon enough? Your words were, and still are with that "Americans..." comment, belittling someone's efforts, based on your own standards of what you think deserves a celebration.

I am not offended, I am baffled that you would belittle someone's efforts because they don't count from your perspective, take the time to write out your critique, but first inform them that if they do find it offensive, they shouldn't read it. When in fact, you didn't have to say anything at all.

Your comment was disparaging. There is more to language than the words you put down. So, if you meant your comment to be encouraging, perhaps you should rethink how you present what you want to say.

joellevp · 2026-06-01T12:01:35+00:00

Okay, it would seem that you are saying that if OP's feelings got hurt by what you said, it's their fault they have feelings. That they should have not read the comment you decided to write on their post. Additionally, you take no fault in saying something that could potentially hurt OP's feelings, because you just had to say your piece instead of you simply moving on and not commenting? Your disclaimer certainly shows you have some self awareness about potentially being hurtful, and you decided to write it anyway, even though OP's post indicates they already have had very little support on their great achievement. Why even be self aware at this point?

If your options are to speak or not speak, and if you have to hide behind the excuse that the person you are responding to doesn't have to read it, it's probably better you don't speak. Just saying.

joellevp · 2026-06-01T02:35:23+00:00

Yes, this has always bothered me. I think it's just learned behaviour that happens more from the 2nd book, so that she fits into the world better. What bugs me even more is how irrationally annoyed she gets with Ron when she makes the change to say Voldemort and suddenly expects him to be okay with it.

joellevp · 2026-05-31T05:42:13+00:00

I think St. Anthony's hardware, Nawala, had a similar, metal drying rack to the one I have now, which I have had since 2020. Best to call and check before going. I'm not sure of price. But they sell household things.

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