Give me a break😁

[Queenie17]

Good morning from a beautifully crisp, sunny morning in London.I am enjoying reading everyones posts, the good the bad and the ugly(did You all hum the theme tune?🙊)

These past couple of weeks I have been trying to reclaim my pre christmas fitness/distance 15k but I am really struggling!😭

I have taken it slowly, 3k then couple days rest 4k, but I still am finding it difficult to even get to 5k without stopping, very frustrating😡. So I've decided to focus on returning to 5k as my goal for now. I shall continue to be encouraged and inspired by all your posts and with patience will achieve those longer distances👍👍

Happy safe running to all🏃🏃😁

[Hidden]

I don't know how you stand on it, but maybe you can look into run -walk - run also known as Jeffing? I graduated from C25K 2 to 3 weeks ago, but have not yet reached 5K. But I am going to Jeff my runs during the week, as my body is always utterly tired after a full day of work and when Jeffing it, I can run my 30 mins as good as without problems. I know some people stand negative to it, thinking you have to run the whole time. But honestly, I read so much good about it (you get faster, can go longer, are less tired, etc.).

[Queenie17 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, I have considered this and am not averse to it, I think I am just disappointed that I had achieved longer distances, and atm I cant. What I hadnt taken into account is that as I havnt worked for a month due to illness and annual leave, I have probably lost my day to day fitness.(I work for a supermarket and usually stand and walk throughout my shift)I will probably do as you suggest, makes perfect sense.

[Blossom- 60minGraduate]

I know how you feel. I think it's been really hard over the last month or so, what with the weather, the lockdown, disappointing Christmas to feel like you're up and at em. But I think with the spring approaching, more daylight and hopefully better weather you'll get there! Good luck 😃

[Queenie17 Graduate10 in reply to Blossom-]

Thaks,hopeful and positive🌺

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Don't be too hard on yourself Queenie17

I sympathise, as I had an enforced two-week break at the start of the year due to snow and ice. I'm now getting out when work and weather permit, but not yet running as far. However, I know that building back up gradually is the best way to go, so I'm trying not to beat myself up for not doing more, faster, sooner!

[Queenie17 Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

Absolutely agree with you, I will concentrate more on the positves😁thanks🌺

[ThisGirlNowRuns Graduate10]

I'm on the same path. Just need to be a bit kinder to ourselves, ignore the doubts and start to enjoy 5K again. We've done it once and we'll do it again :-). I found using the NRC guided run this morning really helped get me back on track - they might be my +1 for a while

[Queenie17 Graduate10 in reply to ThisGirlNowRuns]

Yes you're right, I shall reconnect with coach Bennet😁thanks🌺

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

January is a horrid month, it’ll soon be spring which will make it easier to run longer all round

[Queenie17 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I never thought of it that way, yes improved weather will make it less daunting👍🌺

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Sorry you're struggling with distance recently, there's a lot going on with lockdown and weather. Try slowing right down, choosing a new route and setting no targets. Happy running 🤗

[Queenie17 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Good idea, new route could make a difference too, thanks👍🌺

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Queenie17]

Do tell us all about it, it'll be a winner whatever, just by the process of getting out there.