harder to run long distances?

I don't have the mental stamina, my body won't push, I quit, my brain tells me what's the point? I'm walking.

If psychically everything checks out it has to be my depression?

I distinctly remember an incident years ago. I was in the middle of my then normal workout and - bang - my body and mind shut down. I stopped right in the middle of what I was doing and could not restart. That was near the time my depression became unmanageable.



By the way, I'm glad you kept walking. If you can't run, walk.

How long have you been a runner? It could be a lot of things.

I was in the military, I was discharged because I couldn't run.

I don't know if it's my depression but I'm the same way with workouts. I don't get the same feelings everyone else does I relaized

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i've dealt with depression my whole life. i've never had the mental stamina to push through and run. it all goes to functioning Makes me sad.

I have the same issue. I know it's my depression. As soon as my heart rate starts going up, I feel like I'm going to pass out. So, through trial and error, I've learned which exercises I can do for long (like 1/2 hour max) and which ones to forget altogether. Of course, there are days when I can't even walk at normal pace. I have to go really, really slow--like an old lady. But this only happens if I'm trying to get around outdoors and when my depression is really bad.

sorry to hear that you are struggling with this.... I know that when you are feeling good - running can be a huge positive. The freedom, the fresh air, the positive vibes. It is a great sport.

The only thing that I could think of that may help you is - 'the journey of a 1,000 miles starts with a single step'. IE you do not have to run to be successful. Do whatever works for you!