*achievement*

[Jwoldhams]

So today I ran my first 4K, I know it probably won't seem that far to some people but quite an achievement for me

Does anybody else play a mental mind game with themselves when running? To try and keep them running? I seem to constantly overanalyse myself, my breathing, how fast I am running and I really just want to enjoy running. Please tell me I will just enjoy a run eventually?

Thanks x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well.. it depends which week you are on... ?

[Jwoldhams in reply to Oldfloss]

i didn't actually do a particular week this time around, just decided to go out and see how far I could run and that was my result 4K 29.39 minutes.... didn't think that was too bad :s

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Jwoldhams]

Very good distance and time too You must be very speedy... which week are you on now..?

[Lstace]

Well done you! I can't wait to make it that far! Week2 Run2 for me and yes I do the overanalysing stuff too!

Am I running in the correct way? Am I breathing correct? Should I try to relax more? Is that a niggle I can feel? Are my shoulders always this high? Should I slow down? Should I be speeding up? And so on!!!

I'm sure one day all of that will subside to the enjoyment!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Lstace]

Just run... slow and steady... that is all it takes

Speed does not come into it... and at this early stage, you just relax into the run, breathe however feels right for you and just enjoy

[Jwoldhams in reply to Oldfloss]

Definitely my aim was just to keep going started to question my self on the way through when I wanted to stop, haha! Mental mind game to keep me going!

Thankfor the advice, greatly appreciated x

[Jwoldhams in reply to Lstace]

This so sounds like me lol! I was on week 5 last week (doing it with a friend). Last night I went out on my own and just ran to see how far I could actually do now and that was my result! I was well impressed with myself.

Keep going you will get there soon I did extras of week3 and 4 as I didn't feel ready to move on!

Xx

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

4k is a really decent run so be proud! Yes, I think we have all overanalysed sometimes. It's a good idea occassionally to just leave your Garmin/watch at home and go for one of those nice slow ambles! ☺

[Jwoldhams in reply to Sandraj39]

Great idea Sandra, think I might try that next time x

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to Jwoldhams]

Just make sure you don't push too far,too soon (you don't want to end up on the injury couch!) When I read your post I thought you had completed the program! Jacs-w makes a good point below. Good luck.☺

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Great run.

But you know you should stick to the programme. Week 5 r3 is 20 mins run. So you will have increased by just short of 30%. Even graduates are advised to increase by no more than 10% per week.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Sound advice... as ever xx

[Jwoldhams in reply to Millsie-J]

Ah ok I didn't know this , will head back to week 6 then