Failed 5K

[Jennypenny2]

Went for a run on the prom wind was really strong, by the time I got out of the wind I was struggling to get my breath so had to stop after about 3k first time had to stop for 5min. Doing a 5k .Going to try tomorrow but not in the wind any tips running in windy weather 😬

[GeorgiosA Graduate10]

I haven't got any tips for windy weather (other than try to keep the wind on your back so it gives you a push...), but I also had a failed 5K run a couple of weeks ago - went out too fast and run out of puff after 3K. I just carried on with the long run after a couple of days, and with the plan since with no issues. Stuff happens, sometimes you have a bad run - don;t let it get to you... You can and you will!

[Jennypenny2 Graduate10 in reply to GeorgiosA]

Thanks for the support ,I am going out tomorrow and will keep out of the wind 😂

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Sorry, I’ve no wind tips either. I just know it’s really hard work, and that headwinds somehow seem to follow you around even when you run in a circle! 😊❤️

[Jennypenny2 Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Staying out of wind tomorrow going to the gym 😁

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

I bet you did as much physical work running in the wind for 3km as running on a calm day for 5km. I wouldn't call it a fail, I'd call it a practice 🙂

[Jennypenny2 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thanks it was tuff going.

[Ang33333]

Not a fail. Conditions just cut it short. The heat had the same effect on me.

[Jennypenny2 Graduate10]

It's nice walking on the prom on a windy day with a hat on ,but not running in it .

[Wizziewood Graduate10]

Running into a strong wind is horrible ... well done for managing 3k.

I haven't got any tips either, I think you just have to slow down and turn round as soon as possible!

Good luck with your next run!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Yes the wind makes such a difference on coastal runs. It’s not a failure, but 3 more km in the running experience. Our Parkrun is 2.5 along the prom and back. So we can’t have the wind behind us all the way, I think you’ve just got to accept that you will be running slower against the wind so not fight it. Parkrunners tell me it gets easier with experience- I hope so.