Sometimes it just doesn't happen.

Wanted to get out early before it got to hot, the target was 14k , I was out and started running by 7.15 am, Still cool and the morning mist slowly clearing, 

All good up to 6k, the run to 7 k was going to be a slight incline all the way , Still running ok, that extra km did seem very long but got there and turned around but that is when it all started to go Pete tong. 

Energy starting to flag, legs heavy, quads complaining and starting to generally feel rubbish, tried to run through it  got to 8k ok but not feeling any better, carried on to 9.32km and that was that, dead in the water , spent  and really not feeling good .

Had a long walk back to my car  to drive home, gulped my water down and my protein bar , so glad to get back home.even 3 hours later still feelin pretty Shite! 

Made the right decision to stop running ,disappointed yes but still a 9k run in 1:02:06 and a 5k walk ..

Going to do nothing for the rest of the day, hopefully it is just one of those days/runs certainly have never felt so rubbish on a run before, time to take stock and all being well be back at it next Sat for 14k. 

Just goes to show, you can never tell what sort of run you are going to have or how you are going to feel. 

[yatesco]

Hey - you did a 9K run in 1:02. A 9K RUN - how great is that.

Oh yeah, on top of that you did a 5K walk.

I know sometimes these comments can read as trite, insincere and even patronising, but sincerely - you did great, really!

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Thanks yatesco ☺

[goonkeepgoing Graduate10]

If you're still feeling dodgy,  it sounds like a good idea you stopped. After my 10 miler where I felt naff , I did 12.5k  yesterday and felt like a different person.  No idea why. Hopefully you'll be back on track next week.  Keep at it ☺

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Thanks goon☺a week is along time , fingers crossed all good next week.

[goonkeepgoing Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Fingers crossed ☺

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate10]

It would be good to know the reason(s) why a particular run was harder than usual but unfortunately we usually just have no idea. Some days I have felt dead tired and dragged myself out for a run which went surprisingly well; other times you don't anticipate any problems but the run turns out to be a real battle. Don't think my run is going to becgreat today. Usually I run early Sat morning but today I cycled an hour, played tennis, cycled back and still have my run to do. I think it'll be a short one but any run is training Rob, isn't it? So it must all be for the good.

[Celtprof Graduate10]

yatesco  is spot on. Think about what you did accomplish. It was great! Then think about what you could change for next week to try for a better experience. Maybe you ran a couple of days ago and overdid it? Maybe you needed to start out slower? Whatever the reason, you'll figure it out. Sometimes there isn't one- it was just one of those things. You'll be fine next time!

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Thanks celtprof ☺Am putting it down to just a one off, just my body having a off day .. 

[Jaxsy_runs]

Hey Slow_Rob👏😊,  well done on your long run - virtual hugs from this run buddy winging it's way to you. 

Oh How I hate that hitting the wall feeling! Such a good run for you up to 6k - was it that km incline that used up the fuel in the fire.? 

You did very well to carry on through the blip and on a different day I bet you've seen yourself bounce back and recover... Some runs go like yours did this morning - and I'm  sure once you've recovered from it you'll bank all the positives and strategies for the next run. You've analysed your run well! 

I always have to take a bit of fuel on board at around the 2.5m mark because I dip and start to feel sluggish at mile 3 to 4... And early morning runs and what to have for breakfast and at what time....etc  really challenge me. 

Hope you've recovered , refuelled & rested....got any Epsom salts?

 

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Thanks  Jaxsy_runs  ☺ dont think it was that km, just looked at the splits and ran it 10 secs quicker at 6:37 . 

Have refueled and hydrated and rested still feeling the effects a bit. 

Think i will have start looking more at fuelling although I don't usually have a problem with early morn runs.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Sounds like one of 'those' runs Rob, and a shame as I know it's all been going so well for you. Bet after a couple of days rest you will be fine again. Funnily enough, I went out on a 5k before breakfast this morning, and for some reason that felt hard! I was happy with my pace and time but it just seemed to require a lot more effort than usual! Still, a run's a run, I guess!

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Thanks Sandraj39  , maybe wrong run on the wrong day,  tomorrow is another day and next week is another run 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Well.. speaking personally.. I think it was great!  9 K in an hour...then a 5K walk..sounds pretty good to me!

Maybe you are just off form.. change in the weather..or, as you say...

It was, one of those runs that you get now and then...you start off just fine and that's the time when, your legs feel like lead, there's a pain in your head...( sorry, it was turning into a song.)

Go you... feel back on top soon x

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Thanks Oldfloss  ☺

[Terrorrun Graduate10]

Ah, Pants.  That sucks - tomorrow is another day

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Thanks Terrorrun

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

I think you were very wise to listen to your body Rob. You did brilliantly but I know it's disappointing when you have planned a certain length of run and then it just doesn't happen. It was warm out today so maybe that was a factor. 

I'm sure you'll be back to normal form in a few days. Sending you soothing yoga type vibes. ✨✨

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Thanks Irishprincess  ☺hopefully back to normal after a few days rest 

[AncientMum Graduate10]

Not_so_slow_rob, you ran 9k in 1hr02, that's bloomin' brilliant. Think you did absolutely the right thing in deciding to call it a day when you did. I wonder what the problem was. Perhaps you're coming down with something, or maybe you weren't fuelled up enough or a bit dehydrated. Who knows? The running gods just weren't smiling this time. All being well you'll have a cracking run next time xxx

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Thanks AncientMum  , certainly didnt feel good, I think I need to look at the fuelling and definitely need to take on more water everyday. 

[poppypug Graduate10]

Aw Big hugs Rob, I know its disappointing when you plan a run and it doesn't go as planned .

Could be a number of reasons, could be no reason or rhyme to it , but take the positive from it, 9k is impressive stuff isn't it ?

Coupla days rest and then back to it , Onwards, always xxx

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Thanks poppy, feeling better this morning xx

[aliboo70 Graduate10]

Just never know how these runs are going to go sometimes Rob, just put that one down to experience  and look forward to the next one,sure it's just one of those things. Have a nice restful Sunday and relax and recouperate.....👍😊

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Thanks Aliboo , planning a very quiet Sunday ☺

[Bazza1234 Graduate10]

I was recently reading a running coach who advises his athletes to gauge their energy levels before doing a run - then to shape the run to that energy level.  Even elite athletes suffer from varying daily energy levels - this is because they are human animals and not machines !!  

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Interesting information, thank you Bazza ☺

[yatesco in reply to Bazza1234]

hmmm - is there such a thing as 'sleep running'? That would suit my energy levels!

[Sarah-A Graduate10]

The same happened to me yesterday. I set out for 9.3 miles, but the heat was really against me, so i said to myself, ok- just get to 6.2 miles, but as I continued, I was struggling and close to home, so called it quits at 5 miles.

Definitely the right thing to do. I need to find a way to carry water with me that's not annoying for me.

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Cant say I relish the prospect of carrying water but if it stays this warm will have to just be safe 

[nhs2015 Graduate10]

To me 9.32K is Magic. You did well.

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Thanks  nhs  ☺