Why am I going backwards?

[Love2run1969]

Biking Mets I was running 5K 3 times a week when the weather was cooler and then I was ready to graduate to the 10K cuz on some runs I was doing longer than 5K. All of a sudden for the past month with the heat wave in the high 30s low 40s I've been running for like 10 minutes on average or 20 minutes and then I stopped because I can't breathe and I'm and I just walk it's like I don't have the same Pacer spunk that I used to because I just get so tired I don't know if it's my depression I'm just not pushing hard enough or a combination of all three so stinking when I was running this morning for 10 minutes I'm going to try the trails and just kind of basically start over like all run the trails for 10 minutes and then walk and see how it goes from there but honestly I feel so discouraged like I've been running since January now I feel like I'm going completely backwards any suggestions? Like is this common does every new Runner have to go through all the seasons first and I started playing tennis as well so that's good and I'm going to get a bike that my mother gave me fixed

[sofaspud]

I have been told to expect to run slower in the hotter weather. It is harder on the body. So, opt for shorter runs, slower runs or try getting out early in the morning. I've seen some YouTube videos with other hints too (e.g. wet cloth on the back of the neck). I'm no fan of the heat and much prefer cooler weather...

Hope it helps!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Give yourself a break - those temperatures are killers. 18 is about the highest I can cope with on a longer run. Slow down, choose short runs, run at the coolest time of the day with loose clothing and carry water. Any of these may help. Happy running 🤗

[dieOR5k Graduate10]

I’ve stopped running for a week. It’s just too d#&m hot and humid. Just told the husband we need to relocate further north.