Feeling disappointed

[Shandy1]

Had my usual 30 minute run yesterday had set my mind to go a bit further to increase distance but turned back at my usual spot as I was really struggling ☹️ got a stitch even though I wasn’t going that fast but ran through it and to top it all I had ran less than normal so frustrated and feeling anxious about tomorrow’s effort!

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Some runs feel harder than others for no apparent reason. It’s all in the life of a runner, the ups and “not so ups” 😕

Keep well hydrated and try deep belly breathing if you get a stitch again, as if you're blowing up a balloon.

I bet tomorrow’s run will be fine, just take it nice and steady and don't worry about the distance thing. It usually comes when we haven’t planned for it or expected it!

But most of all, just enjoy yourself. This running thing is great fun 🤗😍

[Shandy1 in reply to Irishprincess]

Ah thank you I’ll keep plodding on - just trying not to overthink it too much thanks for encouragement 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

A 30 minute run is nothing to be disappointed about !It's far better than 30 minutes on the couch 😁

Don't be too hard on yourself , sounds like you are doing just fine after graduation!

As already mentioned , deeper breathing can often help with stitches ,

[Hidden]

Not all runs are the same. Some can be hard without knowing why. And some can go like you're flying. Just keep going and keep in mind there are good runs too. The longer you run, the more good runs you'll have. Just pace yourself. Oh and in regards to the stitch, did you eat anything before the run? I usually have to wait 2 hours after food before running or I get a stitch.

[Shandy1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you - no I didn’t eat anything before I went straight after work when I couldn’t really be bothered but went anyway I’ll go back to early morning it seems to work better for me 🤷‍♀️😊