Disappointed πŸ˜’: Today I feel like I've failed... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,192 membersβ€’159,537 posts

Disappointed πŸ˜’

Lou1981 profile image
Lou1981
β€’8 Replies

Today I feel like I've failed. On week 4 run 2 I had to slow to a walk for 30 seconds during the second 3 minute run (the one after the first 3 min and 5 min) due to a stitch but I started again after walking it off and managed to do the final 5 mins. Today during week 4 run 3 I had to do intervals of walking/running for the last 5 mins as I was feeling really weak and faint. Should I repeat this week until I can do it properly? Thanks

Written by
Lou1981 profile image
Lou1981
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
8 Replies
β€’

Lou, it is really HOT!

Maybe give yourself a break and try again when it's cooler. It doesn't matter if you repeat a run or week....you will get there over the next few weeks; just take it slow and easy 😁

Lou1981 profile image
Lou1981β€’ in reply to

It was reading 29 degrees and to be honest I think that's what did me!! Going to repeat the week and see how I get on! Thank you 😊

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

Think of this programme as fluid and flexible, designed to move your body from wherever it is, to being able to run non stop for 30 minutes. It is not a tick box exercise. Next time you do this run you will be stronger and better prepared, so you have failed nothing, it was that circumstances conspired against you to complete today. It happens to all of us, no matter how long we have been running.

Every run is training for the next one. You are doing great. Look how far you have come already. Repeat the run, then move on.

Lou1981 profile image
Lou1981β€’ in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thank you for this advice. It's made me feel a little bit like I can't do it but like you say if I have to repeat it 10 times I will at some point be ready to move on to the next stage.

I do go very slow and barely faster than a walk, but this time last year I couldn't get up the stairs without help so I have to recognise how far I've come. I'm just a very pessimistic person πŸ˜‚ πŸ‘

GoogleMe profile image
GoogleMeGraduate

I've said this countless times but it perhaps bears repeating (and Week 1 took me somewhere between 12 and 18 outings)... my recommendation would always be that if you are not running in a run section because you really feel you can't run any more, that's it, you walk the rest of the session and then after a day (or more) off you do that session again. I feel that this works better at building physical and mental stamina and providing clear markers for progress than walking a bit, running a bit (all you need of that is built into the programme after all!)

But honestly, you're doing great. The heat is a real challenge.

(I recently had a run with my uncle who is in his 70s walking easily alongside me...)

Lou1981 profile image
Lou1981β€’ in reply toGoogleMe

Thank you. Good advice. I am just going to stick with it until I complete this week - even if it takes me 3 weeks!! 😊

nikkiwabit profile image
nikkiwabitGraduate

1. F word (failed) not allowed

2. Weak & faint - probably as so hot!

Take it as a practice and complete it next time - and make sure you are properly hydrated in this weather.

Lou1981 profile image
Lou1981β€’ in reply tonikkiwabit

Thank you. I always drink lots before and after and have a drink with me. It was just so blooming hot today. Next 3 runs are planned for when it's a tad cooler so hopefully that will help 😊

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Disappointed

I’m so keen to get to 30 min run ..again having achieved it a couple of months ago but today ......
Anniecycle profile image
Graduateβ€’

WK4 RUN 1 So disappointed

I have just done run 1 of week 4 and so annoyed at myself (when I should feel proud I've came this...
amya86 profile image
β€’

When to Parkrun?

I'm now on week 7 of C25K and have been doing all my running at the local gym on the treadmill on a...
OliP profile image
Graduateβ€’

Completed week 4 and disappointed

So I should be over the moon but I feel I let myself down. I took a completely different route and...
Thismumcanrun74 profile image
Graduateβ€’

If we could see into our running future............

Just wanted to share one of my posts from 3 years ago when I was on Wk 4 of C25k..... I...
Atalaya profile image
Graduateβ€’

Moderation team

See all
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.