...but I did it! It was the first run that I haven't enjoyed, truth be told, and I put it down to hills (well, long inclines... I know, a bit wimpy...).
Also felt queasy for the first time, with a stitch to boot, so all in all didn't feel great BUT I will try the following for my next run:
1. Have a small healthy snack before venturing out, rather than running on empty
2. Change my route so as to avoid these pesky inclines!
3. Possibly take some water to sip
Onto week 7. I didn't appreciate how much psychology is involved in running, as it really is a state of mind!
Happy running everyone, and well done to those who have also just completed week 6. We rock!
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Well done on getting to week seven! I found I had a few 'un-enjoyable' runs during week six/seven. But it was testimony to the plan that at no point did I even consider giving up!
I would second the snack thing before a run. I always ran on either empty or having not eaten for 4 hours or more, but have recently started having something to eat about an hour before running and now find I have a lot more energy during the run then before.
Keep on going - looking forward to seeing your Grad post! Not long now!! x
I think a wee snack is the thing though, just keeps the energy up. I had half a oatmeal biscuit this morning, but usually have half a banana. I also think inclines must be great for the stamina but maybe make it easier on yourself for the programme. You can then introduce new challenges after graduation. Inclines and a speeding up will be my challenges - but after I finish the 9 weeks.
Well done for sticking at it. The hard runs help sort our heads out more because we discover we can do it! Nothing falls off, or breaks, the planet keeps spinning, and we are ready to go out for another run after a day or two of rest.
We do rock! We are doing great! Week 7 here we come!
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