It's decision day. No, not that...

[atomic]

I don't have to decide whether I want an independent Scotland or not but I do have to decide whether or not I should run in about an hour.

I'm due to do W7R2 today or tomorrow. I had a particularly difficult and unpleasant run on Tuesday where I just scraped by W7R1. I've had two good night's sleep and a little doze this morning when my toddler napped. I feel ok-ish - not bursting with energy but not on death's door. The thing is, if I don't run today I may not get a babysitter tomorrow and it'll have to wait until Saturday.

Get the feeling that running today will either cure me or kill me. Tips and advice welcome!

[atomic]

Just noticed my tags "DEATH RUNNING"

Oh my goodness!

[paul727 Graduate]

Some of it is in the head but why not go for it but just at a really gentle pace, getting out and running even slowly might put you in the right frame of mind and will get you over that putting it off feeling. And it's a lovely day, at least where I am so better out than in.

[atomic in reply to paul727]

Thanks Paul, it's gorgeous here too, and I always run outside. I'm very tempted, just don't want to do more harm than good if I'm fighting a bug.

Actually, what am I saying? C25K is a bit like the Borg: "resistance is futile!"

I think I'll do what you suggest - even if it just turns into a walk it'll do me good

[runningknitter Graduate]

I'd give it a try (I read it first of all that you had had 2 HOURS sleep!!)...if you don't I think you will be spending the rest of the day wishing that you had. Just take it steady :0) (and I love your tags!)

[atomic in reply to runningknitter]

"if you don't I think you will be spending the rest of the day wishing that you had"

Yes, I think this is very true!

I'll go out and see how I do, not going to push it though - I have to pick my eldest up from school straight after my run... vomiting in the playground wouldn't be ideal!!

[poppypug Graduate]

I would get out there Atomic, strike whilst the irons hot , so to speak Get your gear and go , then its done and dusted for the day. Job completed xxx

[atomic in reply to poppypug]

I will.

But I'm taking you lot with me!

[poppypug Graduate in reply to atomic]

We're with you all the way , don't you worry about that xxx

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Get out there atomic - you know you want to or you wouldn't be sharing with us! Just take it real slow - its a lovely day out there, just try to enjoy the freedom.

[Tomas Graduate]

My gut feeling is that when in doubt - go for a run

[serendipitygal Graduate]

When in doubt, i tell myself I can always walk instead of running.... that gets me out and inevitably I just keep on. I have posted a picture in another post that you might want to look at- very apt!

p.s. Are you back yet?

[atomic]

Yes, I'm back!

Sweating buckets and an indescribable colour but... smiling!

I thought of you lot as I was nearly finishing - "I can't go back and say I've given up!"

Thanks everybody!

[poppypug Graduate in reply to atomic]

Yeah ! Great stuff Atomic, there doesn't that feel better ? xxx

[Runon Graduate in reply to atomic]

Hey DeathRunner (sounds more like a German Rock Band than a Girl Band) - well done - I found Wk 7 really tough for some reason but it does get easier - go go

[useitorloseit Graduate]

Just read this after you got back. I was going to say the same as everyone else. I think a lot of us feel like that, but I have found every time except one that I enjoyed it once I started!

[runner56 Graduate]

Well done atomic. Its always good to go and the feeling on finishing is always worth the pain