I haven’t run for over a week and quite an emotionally exhausting week it was too, so I should have taken my own advice, listen to your body !
I chose NRC Mindful Metres and soon realised it was more like a podcast, with hardly any breaks and zero coaching, so I didn’t really need my music playlist in the background.
It was cold out there and I knew as soon as I set off that my energy levels weren’t great, but I’m stubborn and plodded on. Eventually after what seemed an eternity Coach Bennett brought the run to an end, an hour gone by and hadn’t reached anywhere near 10k, so resumed workout until I had, I noticed I was a whole 10 minutes slower than my last 10k run.
I walked up the hill towards the end of my route then foolishly decided to add a further 2k run on to the end. It was far too much and I’m absolutely exhausted now.
Note to self, don’t be so stubborn and be kind to yourself in future.
Sorry it’s a bit of a fun sponge of a post today, but not every run can be a good one. I’m sure the next run will be a lot better 👍
Where do these nightmare runs come from- like it’s Week 1 Run 1 C25K all over again-10k & your extra- a very good distance - add it to your tally and move on- I’m learning to accept that sometimes , even when I think I’ve done everything I can to set up for a good run, it still turns out a hard slog- hey ho- onwards and upwards!
Well, it’s not the first and won’t be the last, runs like that one are more of a mental workout. As you say onwards and upwards to the next one, which I’m sure will be better👍🏃♂️
Well, after the week you've had, just good to be back out there again, your 10k time, is still 2 min faster than my best! 🤔I'm sure your next run will feel better, and i'm sure the saying goes, there's no such thing as a bad run! 🤷♂️
Thanks Peter44, as you say a run is a run, and the exercise is always beneficial. At least I’m back out there again and it was a decent if hard earned distance. Shorter and better run next time 👍🏃♂️
Yikes Couchphoenix we felt that run 😬, it happens and you know we know, that next run it'll be sublime 💪.
We have the facility to recycle those nasty niggly runs so feel free to just slam in it and let the recycling team dispose of it for ya 👍🚮🗑️
Clever stuff lmc50, nice to see there’s a company handling those types of runs, the recycling team can definitely have that one, thanks for the heads up 👍🗑🚮
Thanks BL64, you’re right we do punish ourselves sometimes, it’s mad isn’t it 🤷♂️, next one will be a shorter and more enjoyable one and I’ll definitely listen to my body......👍🏃♂️
You are my friend and it will do you the world of good. Just think about all the lovely spring days that are round the corner. We will all be running in the warm sunshine again soon 🤗
Ah bless you, we are all very good at being extremely hard on ourselves and pushing too hard.
Massive well done to you though for getting out there and running 12k during such a difficult time. I hope you can rest up and have a relaxing evening and treat yourself to something nice.
Aahh thanks Rebecca, I’ve had a nice spaghetti bolognese and now I’m enjoying a beer 🍺 a proper athletes diet 😂. Thanks for your kindness my running friend x
Thank You Teresafaith 😊 you’re right of course 12k would have seemed impossible when I started C25k and we take that for granted now. It’s good to share the bad runs and the good, so people can see everyone struggles from time to time. It was a push but a run is a run 👍🏃♂️
You did well to get out there while you are going through so much; as you rightly say, be kinder to yourself. In retrospect, perhaps not the time to push yourself; maybe a shorter run next time 👏👍✂️😊
Thanks Jools2020, definitely a shorter run next time, we live and learn don’t we, are those Tinytears60 scissors that she uses to cut herself some slack 😂
Sorry you had one of ‘those’ runs Couchphoenix and hope you are feeling a little better now? Remember though, these are the runs that make us tougher runners mentally. Here’s hoping that your next run is kinder to you!🤞🙂
Thank You Sandraj39 😊 I feel fine now , just taken Harves out for a walk and legs felt great, no aches or anything. I’ve had tough runs like that one before and as you say they do make us stronger. Bring on the next one 💪🏻 🏃♂️
Aahhh thanks D-F 😊 I will rest and refuel and be fighting fit and ready for the next one....,it’s my own fault, I’m too stubborn sometimes, but we live and learn, it’s all part of the journey.....I’m returning those hugs to you too x
There's no such thing as a 'bad' run. As Coach Bennett would say, every run is an opportunity to learn. And he would also say you 'did the run you could'. Be kind to yourself. Onwards 😀
Thanks Blossom, good old Coach Bennett he’s always upbeat and positive 👍 I think it’s good to post the good and bad runs as we all have them. Onwards and upwards to the next one 💪🏻🏃♂️
Thank You LMW 😊 you’re right of course last week was tough and it’s bound to take it’s tole. I’m happy with the distance but I should have kept it shorter, I’ll use more common sense next time 👍 x
Don’t be so hard on yourself...possibly there was an element of you just wanting to get out there and run and run and run...until your mind goes blank...
I don’t know, but I don’t think common sense came into it at all... 🤗😢💕
Not a fun sponge at all CP, you are being honest! Not all runs are good ones. It’s important that we can shares our running experiences good and bad. Like you said you had an emotional week and totally understandable that you would feel drained.
I’m sure the next run will be different again.
Take it easy and I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one that can be stubborn when running ☺️
We’re a stubborn pair 😂 I think it’s good to share the good and bad runs as you say. That one was tough, but it was my own fault, I should have chosen a shorter one. Won’t make same mistake again, all part of the learning experience and reminds me I’m still a Newbie 👍🏃♂️
😂 I also think it’s good for people on here just starting C25K to hear that running has it’s ups and downs. You did well doing 12K considering how you are feeling! I’ve passed on stubbornness to my kids 😂. So now I get a taste of my own medicine!!! 😂
The Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree 🍎😂 yes you’re right, bad runs don’t bother me these days, but when you start C25k a bad run feels like the end of the world 😩which we know now it’s not.
It’s so much more than physical isn’t it? Well done for doing it and getting to the end of it. I really think we run as much with our thoughts, feelings and spirit as we do with our bodies! Good you’re resolving to be kind to yourself, and hope your week is better.
Thank You BonniesRest, it is much more than physical and running has helped me mentally in getting through a very tough time lately, which I’m very grateful for. I think the moral is be sensible rather than stubborn and be kind to yourself.
You’ve had quite a time of it and that’s a long run, no wonder it was slower, rest when you can and when you run just run easy and short, you need to run but you don’t need to break any distance records at the moment Be kind to yourself and take all the time you need, you will come back strong when you are ready
Each run we do what we do, and it’s either good or tough, faster than usual or not so fast but each run gives us something, and if a hard slog is what you needed then you got it totally right I’m looking forward to the day when I can run 12k so am very impressed with anyone who can
I know the next one will feel better, I think that one just got me back out there, and although it was tough I’m glad I did it. I’m actually looking forward to the next one now. I took Harves out for a walk earlier and legs felt fine.
Sorry to hear you had a bad run, but you got out there and any run is better than no run (mantra for all my bad runs!). We learn from our more difficult runs not to beat ourselves up and move on; so many factors contribute to lack of energy and sounds like you had a lot going on that week so natural you weren’t in the zone. Take a rest and maybe try again but a shorter distance so you can feel good about achieving it and feel good at the end. Happy running. 🏃
Thank You Sussex13 😊, it was a tough run, but my own fault really as I should have chosen a shorter one. It was was my mothers funeral last week, she died on Christmas Eve from Covid. The running has actually helped me mentally over the past few weeks and given me something else to focus on. The next run will be fine, thank you for your kind words and support.
Oh that’s awful, I’m so sorry to hear.. deepest condolences 💐. It must be very difficult and though the running must help somewhat, pushing yourself when you have nothing in the tank will make you poorly and must like after yourself. Take care and sending you virtual hug. 🤗
I think you have done great managing to do 12k. January probably has not been the best month for you mentally, so still to be out there running these fantastic distancing is amazing. Sometimes stubbornness can be our enemy but sometimes it’s what keeps us going.
This month will be a year since my loss and running has been my prop. Did 50 mile in November for Dementia and ran some very painful runs causing injury. But that stubbornness and determination not to give in was my mistake.
I haven’t made it to 10k yet, only managed 8k. Having deep tissue massage at the moment to sort injuries out so only doing 5k runs at the moment. Acceptance and patience is difficult.
So I suppose stubbornness can give us some bad runs but also some great runs.
I agree with others where they have said be kind to yourself, so good or bad run, give yourself a pat on the back and your next run will be better.
So as you have said, onwards and upwards. I look forward to reading your next post 💪👍🏻
Thank you Dups, maybe I just felt I needed to run and run yesterday, kind of exhaust myself, who knows. I’m sorry for your loss, like you running has been a prop for me and I’m glad it’s part of my life. I’ve got my sensible head back on now and will choose a shorter more manageable run next time. 50 miles in November is brilliant, I managed 50 in December and that was tough.
Hope your deep tissue massage helps you recover. Onwards and upwards....let’s see what 2021 brings us 👍🏃♂️
Hopefully it will do the trick. I didn’t realise how painful it would be though. Loads of bruising but it will disappear. I felt the benefits yesterday. I ran a 5k in 32mins 30 seconds. Best yet, so I guess it’s working.
So yes onwards and upwards, we will achieve great things in 2021 👍🏻💪🤗
Cheers Sofaspud, good distance but bit too far given how I felt on the day. Moral of the story is to listen to your body and gauge your run accordingly, I’m still learning and will be more sensible next time. 👍🏃♂️
Like you CP, I’m a big fan of CB and Andy with their mindful guided runs. I’m trying to remember the Mindful Metres one.. 🤔 I vaguely remember it not being as ‘zen’ as a lot of the others.
It’s crazy isn’t it, how stubborn we can be when our day or run isn’t going to plan and we push ourselves blindly, all rationale going out the window. Take some comfort in the fact that we all do it..! 🙃
You’re right - not every run can be a fun one so don’t apologise for it. There’s a cracking run with your name all over it just around the corner! 🤩
Thank You ACC ☺️ it is crazy how we blindly push ourselves on sometimes, and as you say, we’ve all done it, but I won’t make that mistake again, I was absolutely shattered.
I’m still learning and I know a good run normally follows a tough one. 👍🏃♂️
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Woohoo - 12K
12k in the rain - longest distance so far
Longest run yet, 12k in the sun and the mud.
My longest run yet - but was it 11k or 12k? 🤔🤔🤔
Happy pace 12k!
