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Not feeling 'The Magic' today. The gremlins almost got the better of me....

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I can safely say I did not enjoy this 8k run one little bit; the gremlins were with me all the way and it was so hard.

I was a bit under the weather earlier in the week so, after running my 4k last Saturday, I gave myself a few extra days rest before doing the 5k on Friday and that felt fine. I did my usual yoga, pilates and plenty lovely dog walks on the days in between.

I can't quite say why this run was so hard. I was well warmed up and hydrated so my legs didn't feel heavy, but I was so hot and it just felt such a push the whole way round.

It is such a strange feeling to return from a run feeling flatter than I started, rather than having the runner's high that usually carries me through the day. πŸ˜” I hope that the flat feeling and the gremlins, which are now hovering like little niggles in my head, disappear before my next run.

At least I have clocked up more miles on my LEJOG5, so that is a positive to take from today's run, as is the fact that I kept going; so the gremlins didn't quite get the better of me after all. 😌

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Sybilw profile image
SybilwGraduate10

Some runs are like that and I think the trick is to accept that and look to the next run. Funnily enough I had the opposite today - no expectations and it went well πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ This running lark is nothing if not unpredictable! Glad you could find the positive. Well done

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Thank you - I guess I have been lucky on my runs so far. I haven't really experienced a completely unenjoyable run before as if a run starts badly it usually gets better. I shall do as you suggest and look forward to my next run. Thank you Sybilw ☺️

Yellowshade profile image
YellowshadeGraduate10

Hi Delly-Dot - maybe you’re still a wee bit under the weather without realising? Or maybe it was just too hot. I’m sure you’ll be back on form in no time.

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Thank you. Once I had driven the mum-taxi to drop off at the various sports fixtures and weekend jobs this morning I was later setting out than usual and it had got warmer than I had realised - I hoped it would be cooler in the trees but it didn't work out that way. I shouldn't knock the lovely temperature now though, as it is a treat to have it so warm in September.

Cantsoimgonna profile image
CantsoimgonnaGraduate10

I think it felt hard because it blooming well is! 8k that is incredible! I can only dream of the distance. Well done you. That's amazing.

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Thank you πŸ€—. That's made me feel better 😊

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate10

If its any consolation, my run felt hard today too! I think mine was a combo of a couple of hard runs (tired legs) and it was much warmer than of late . Heres hoping we both smash it next time!πŸ˜€πŸ˜‰

β€’ in reply toSandraj39

Thank you - wise words and you are probably right 😊 Here’s to our next runs πŸ˜‰

Roxdog profile image
RoxdogGraduate10

Oh it was just one of those days. Feeling under the weather all week can make you feel a bit low so try not to give yourself a hard time! You will enjoy the next run hopefully. Take care of yourself!

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Thank you πŸ€—

Grannyhugs profile image
GrannyhugsGraduate10

We all have runs like that but you did it 8k on a hot day after being unwell, something to celebrate- fantastic. Mark it as a battle won against the gremlins and enjoy your next run. Happy running πŸ€—

β€’ in reply toGrannyhugs

A battle won indeed - I shall remember that. Thank youπŸ€—

Timotea profile image
TimoteaGraduate10

Oh DD I am so sorry to hear this. Happens to me too...start off and feel like a hippopotamus clumping along, hot bothered and mired in unnecessary thought. Am so far behind with my Lejog as another car weary journey this weekend with no running time. But you know how it is...your mojo will be found an you will be off again enjoying it all.

Sending you some virtual hugs.

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Thank you Timotea πŸ€—. Virtual hug very much appreciated 😊. I'm feeling a bit better now I'm home and relaxing, but it wasn't fun to be in the middle of an unenjoyable run - I've not really experienced that for a whole run before. Anyway, onwards and upwards.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§You keep posting your runs and walks on LEJOG, those little miles soon mount up. I spent this week mainly logging walks. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Fionamags profile image
FionamagsGraduate10

Well it might have been unenjoyable and hard but you did it! So you showed those gremlins who's the boss in the end, didn't you?

I think those longer runs do take it out of you and having been ill would have added to that. It was 9k that got me feeling very weary but the sense of achievement carried me home on a high. You'll be back with a vengeance on your next run!!!

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Thank you Fionamags. I did boss the gremlins!

Allbarron profile image
Allbarron60minGraduate

Those gremlins have picked the wrong victim!! You'll be back DD stronger than everπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ. Like you say you got those miles done for LEJOG next time the run will be fine I'm sure. Just put it down to experience and mentally prep for the next. Be as kind to yourself as you would be to others and remember

....you're running further than ever πŸƒπŸƒ

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Thank you - that’s fighting talk and it made me smile πŸ˜ƒ!

HappyNoodle profile image
HappyNoodleGraduate10

You got out there and did it. You now know you can run a huge 8k even when you are not feeling the love. Maybe you are still a little run down. I for one think that you have managed an amazing achievement and while battling yourself too. Sometimes it s hard even when your tip top and your mind is supporting you, you got a double whammy and still did 8k. Super impressed 🀩

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Thank you - lovely words and encouragement HappyNoodle and very much appreciated 😊. How's MiniNoodle doing? Recovered?

HappyNoodle profile image
HappyNoodleGraduate10β€’ in reply to

All true 😍

She was okay but went out on her bike and misjudged a kerb both twisting and grazing her knee so has been off of running. I think she will be restarting the program as it’s been a long time now and her knee is still clicking. I’ve not been out much either

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Poor MiniNoodle and she was doing so well. I hope you both get back out there soon 😊

dijep profile image
dijepGraduate10

Well you may not have enjoyed it but at least you finished your run πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

And 8k at that I can't imagine doing that at all!

I notice several people have posted about the unexpected warm weather I know that certainly was a factor for me. Plus even if you feel like you're better just feeling off it for a few days will probably still be a factor.

We'll both do better next time I'm sure 😊

But like you said I really missed that runners high and lovely positive feeling that usually last all day.

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We will be back dijep - I'm gong to channel Arnie in "The Terminator" on my next run 🀣.

a_in_gsr profile image
a_in_gsrGraduate10

That was me last week! Every step was a battle and I felt so self conscious with generally lots of negative thinking. The good news is that the next run is waiting for you -fast, slow, uphill, intervals... whatever it is you can try again :)

β€’ in reply toa_in_gsr

Thank you 😊. My next run sees me start week 6 of The Magic Plan, so a gentle 4k to get the fun back will be perfect.

a_in_gsr profile image
a_in_gsrGraduate10β€’ in reply to

definitely! something you’re confident with is great to knock away any gremlins :)

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate10

Just one of those runs.

The next will be totally different

My run yesterday was the same, I did not enjoy it one little bit. 6.5k became 5 and I almost stopped after 3k but forced myself to continue until I reached the 5.

The legs felt fine but what a struggle..

β€’ in reply toBirdlady64

Isn’t it strange when you can’t explain why the run is hard work. Well do you for pushing through to 5k. Here’s hoping our next runs are better 😊. Thank you

Comfortnotspeed profile image
ComfortnotspeedGraduate10

Sorry it wasn’t the best run experience. You beat the gremlins in the end though! 🌸😊🌸

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Thank you Comfort. I did beat those gremlins and I’m determined not to take them with me on my next run! 😊

Runjilly profile image
RunjillyGraduate10

Delly-dot you've done so well. It's an 8k run and it's hard but you did it so well done, a great achievement! The heat and running later than usual probably contributed to it being tough. You've gone from the 60 minutes plan then shifted over to the 10k plan, that's hard going.

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Thank you Runjilly for your lovely words. There's lots of lovely people on here to pick you up when the going gets tough. On the bright side I did complete my run, so must hold onto that. 😌

Fabulous450 profile image
Fabulous450Graduate10

You slayed those gremlins Delly-dot!! πŸ₯‹

Well done and doing 8k while not feeling it is a brilliant achievement too.

That run is now history and you get to put your pin down to rest in LEJOG until next time πŸ˜„. 8k is certainly a good bit forward and best of all, you’ll be back!! πŸ¦ΎπŸ˜‰β€οΈ

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Thank you Fabulous, wonderful pep-talk πŸ˜‰ πŸ€—. I shall go and log my miles πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Fabulous450 profile image
Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply to

πŸ˜‰ I like it...a lot!! Go, go, go!! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§β€οΈ

Jennypenny2 profile image
Jennypenny2Graduate10

We all have days like that ,good luck on your next run .

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Thank you 😌

Sorry to hear you’ve been under the weather D-d, hope you’re feeling much better very soon. Be firm with those pesky gremlins, you know they’re all bravado and no substance, if they insist on following you we’ll soon lose them on Bodmin moor πŸ‘» Take care and a nice easy run next time πŸ€—

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Thank you Mrs Jorge πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸΌ

Scruff55 profile image
Scruff5560minGraduate

Those peskie gremlins need to be pushed off a cliff. Well done for carrying on and finishing. As you say 8 km further on LEJOG. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Thank you Scruff 😊🌷

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