oooh the pain.....

[betcha1982]

for the first time in just over 3 weeks. ...I hit a wall! mentally ready for a run tonight.....physically not. had got through to midway point of w2r2 and my legs just gave up. I was half way through my usuall loop when my legs gave up....the shin pain came back and they wouldnt go any further so walked back slowly. because of my depression my mind started to go into over drive.....I broke down in tears when I got home.....my mind racing saying I was a failure and that I could never accomplish the whole programme. Ive calmed down now and realise its just a blip....I'll soon be back to my normal self. just feel a bit disappointed in myself that I couldnt do it.....but I guess its good that id attempted it rather than just sitting at home doing nothing. roll on Thursday for the next attempt.

[just_off_the_couch Graduate]

You're right – you succeeded because you tried and you're looking forward to trying again. I really hope your Thursday run goes well.

[Fitfor60 Graduate]

You a failure -I don't think so Ok your run didn't go as planned but you tried and are already looking forward to your next run That says to me that running is important to you and you should be very proud of what you have achieved so far . Hope your shins feel better soon .Keep posting here for support and let us know how you get on on Thursday

[colleyflower Graduate]

Just remember that any run is better than no run, the fact you got out there and tried shows that you are not a failure. I understand that voice in your mind though - I've been there and it is great that you have moved on to a point where you realise it was a blip. If you go out with that attitude on Thursday then I'm sure you'll do great, often our biggest enemy is our brain rather than our legs! Rubbish runs happen sometimes and sometimes you just can't work out why. However I have noticed that for me runs in the couple of days at the end of my cycle (sorry if TMI) are very hard work, uncoordinated and not likely to end well.

[Tattoojunkie30 Graduate]

First of all YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE! ok so the run didn't go well that doesn't mean you're a failure, you tried and gave it your best. we all have runs where it all goes to pot but the most important thing is to not let it bother you and go again....i also have the depressed mind that says those negative little comments to me so i know how hard it is to not listen to it, but don't that voice isn't right and on thursday go out there and knock it out of the park!

[Nerdio Graduate]

'roll on Thursday for the next attempt' - That's the spirit Put this one behind you. You cannot be a failure if you are giving it a go, rather than doing nothing.

If you are getting shin pain, then it might be due to you pushing a little bit too hard, or over-striding. I found when I started, I got a bit carried away, and tried to make my long legs reach further than they really wanted to. Just ease back, and take a gentle stride. If you shins hurt when you get home next time,try 'icing' them it might help. (If a liberal coating of icing sugar does not help, try a bag of peas :D). Then rest.

Keep it up you are doing great just getting out there and giving it a go.