Using the dark side... to excerise?

[Anonymous]

Long story short: awhile ago, I was broken up with for etc reasons. Which really pissed me off (at her because of shallowness & at me for not noticing signs during relationship)

So I decided the stress was bad, so I started working out.

By listening to the right music and thinking about what happened, I would get really pissed off. Then I would run. and run. and run. Rarely did I ever feel tired.

This went on for like 3 months (going into summer)

Now I'm over it. I'm cool and the whole relationship, while it really sucked, doesn't spark any emotional anger now.

The problem is, now I can't run worth crap. I run now because I did/do enjoy the feeling of night air. But now I get tired a LOT easier. What's dumb is I have the muscles from several months ago still!

What's going on?

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If anyone wonders if I have anger issues or something, I might, but this is like the first time I've ever felt this cheated and pissed and stupid (was my first gf)

[MyNameIsJonas]

What you were doing is channeling your frustration into something positive (physical exercise) That's great, and I do it too. Frustration is a good thing in my life. I think it varies from person to person, but you need to find something else that makes it worth it for YOU. Whatever that is. I do it because I have a lot of pent up energy, emotion, and restlessness. I despise apathy and I don't want it to be a part of my life.

Your not angry anymore witch is good, but you need to get up and go. If you want to start running and working out like you were, this is simple go f***ing do it. Go out and get it done. Its for your own benefit, owe it to yourself.

[martyfellow]

You always reach a plateau in running. Maybe yur body is telling you enough of that for a while, or maybe you just have run into boredom. Try a more varied exercise routine, sprints instead of long slow runs, or doing some other sport or exercise routine. Try someplace where there are women, I find that an inspiration myself, aerobics classes and the like.

[saelym]

Though not as physical by far, I go through the same thing with painting. Your way of getting "in the zone" is gone. Try finding a new way of getting there.

I did a little quick research on ways to promote meditation once I realized that this was happening to me and discovered alpha waves. You might want to investigate other waves (beta, theta, delta) for different purposes, as well.

[rachiee]

You just lost your motivation to run. A lot of people (myself included) work off stress and bad feelings to run/exercise a lot. You should look into boosting your energy (green tea supplements are healthy and work for this) also get a new playlist and find inspiration. You can find inspiration from seeing the perfect body, etc.