Had to stop today!

[JillJos15]

So I set out to try and do 8.5k! This morning was just a massive struggle and I managed just under 7. I felt annoyed ana disappointed! However when I got home Strava told me I had achieved some personal records so it wasn’t all bad!

I’ve decided I’m going to not run until this blister is healed!

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Don't be disappointed, you ran 7k and that is great. You're right let the blister heel and try again. Congratulations on all your pb's 😊😊

[JillJos15 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

It is good and I have to remind myself it’s only 9 weeks since I started C25K so I’m still a Novice!

[David_G]

You ran 7k which is a great result!🙂 There’ll be another day when you can do 8.5k or whatever other distance you want to do. Take things easy and listen to your body, then you’ll get there!👍

[JillJos15 Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

I’m learning to listen to my body and rest more!

[SlowLoris]

If you run faster it’s harder.

Seems obvious but just a small change in pace can make a big difference. Slow down a bit and all will be well.

Increasing pace and distance at the same time is a challenge.

[JillJos15 Graduate10 in reply to SlowLoris]

I hadn’t realised I was running faster! I thought I was so much slower today! Felt like I was dragging my feet! I was hugely surprised when I looked at strava!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Great new PBs for you, the speed was maybe just to high for your target distance but the new pbs will hopefully have you celebrating. Happy running 🤗

[JillJos15 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks! I was very despondent until I looked at strava! There is no rush and my goodness it’s so much further than I ever thought I would manage!

[Raspberrypink Graduate10]

This has happened to me a few times. Don’t let it put you off. 7k is still a great distance 👍🏼Well done on the pbs !