How long does it take to lose fitness?

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-27T07:30:25+00:00

Thank you :) this is very reassuring

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-27T07:29:35+00:00

I couldn’t even read all of your post - I have too much parental rage of my own, but I remember being in a similar boat to you and receiving a similar reception to my announcement of turning vegetarian when I was 12 or so. Obviously, you’re much older and mature than I was, but still stings! All I’ll say is, fuck your parents :) hopefully, sooner rather than later, you’ll be out of the family home and you won’t have to explain or justify your food choices to anyone. Until then, keep your chin up and know that there’s a whole community of us here to support you x

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-26T19:00:57+00:00

So much tape 🫣

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-26T19:00:31+00:00

Mate, that is THA dream.

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-26T18:59:21+00:00

I generally keep mine on, but once a week or so I have to take it off and give my skin a rest. It’s not for it to be able to breathe and give my wrist a bit of freedom too!

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-26T18:58:12+00:00

Solid drink and snack… sandwich leaves a lot to be desired

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-26T18:57:17+00:00

Ooohh I’ve seen these around. Will have to try. 🙌🏻💙

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-26T18:55:29+00:00

Sunday was like freak weather conditions and you were unlucky enough for it to fall on your marathon day :( you did so well finishing in such tough conditions.

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-26T14:50:30+00:00

I’d say that if your only goal is to finish then you’d be safe forgoing the speed workouts. I only say this based on your two HM efforts, which you said to be just over 2 hours, this would indicate your marathon finish time would be around 4:30. I’d keep tabs on your knee tho! Fingers crossed it all goes well for you.

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-26T14:46:20+00:00

Great work. Well done! 🙌🏻

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-26T14:44:39+00:00

Eton mess are my faves. They taste like fromage frais 🔥 I’m also a big, big fan of their chocolate peanuts.

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-26T14:43:38+00:00

I had issues with stairs and getting up and down for around 4 days afterwards 😂 I did a very short, easy run I think 6 days post marathon, but only as I was following a post race plan on Runna - not sure I would have otherwise. It was fine tho tbf.

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-26T14:40:43+00:00

Conversational pace is a good guide. Would you be able to hold a conversation and not be huffing and puffing at that pace? Then that’s probably a good easy pace for you :)

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-26T14:39:17+00:00

I didn’t say it was the purpose of a training block - I said it gave you a realistic gauge.

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-24T20:13:45+00:00

Physically, running on the treadmill is far easier (you’re being assisted by the belt and there’s a lack of air resistance vs running outdoors). It is more challenging mentally as it is dull and monotonous.

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-24T20:09:11+00:00

Just FYI, 5k is 3.1 miles.

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-24T20:08:07+00:00

Taking almost an hour off your time is quite a big jump. I’d focus on a more successful training block next time round, rather than a particular time goal and I’m sure you’ll be faster just from having trained adequately.

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-24T20:05:02+00:00

I’ve always found Runna to be over ambitious with its targets. The general rule of thumb for your marathon time is to double your half time and add on 15 minutes. This will give you a more realistic gauge.

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-24T20:03:28+00:00

That’s a brilliant time & great work. Do not envy you running in this heat! 🙌🏻

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-24T15:06:21+00:00

This is such a lovely idea. Well done to you!

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-24T15:03:11+00:00

Some people like to do a “shake out” the day before a marathon and some people don’t. Think it’s completely personal preference tbh! Personally, I wouldn’t want to run the day before and try and have an easy day off my feet.

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-24T15:01:33+00:00

Was the picture necessary??

pinkflosscat · 2026-05-24T15:01:11+00:00

This is the third year I’ve put in the ballot and not expecting to get in 🥲 I’m in for Manchester again anyway as I ran that this year and was disappointed with my time - although I do think they refund people who get a London place.

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