Week 6, Run 1 #2

[GemmaRoberts]

I've just completed W6R1 again after not being able to finish W6 last week. Although it was a physical reason (my back locked up half way through the second 10 minute run), I still found it quite hard going mentally today. I wondered if you guys have had similar experiences and how you've got yourself back into the positive mindset needed!

[misswobble Graduate]

Running is all about mindset. Just running without Thinking about it is a good discipline. Just do it ✔️ being a popular saying 😃

It saves a lot of mental tennis. No conflicting emotions, should I or shouldn't I.

Running the sessions slowly is best as it buys time to pack everything into what is a very small window. Don't worry, enjoy it 🙂👍✔️🏃‍♀️

[GemmaRoberts in reply to misswobble]

Hi misswobble, thanks so much for your reply! I have to say, I wasn't feeling confident when I started but I kept thinking about what you said and it got me through, I was pretty pleased with myself by the end of it, and that makes all the difference to the next run I think!

On to run 3 tomorrow, I'm feeling far better going into this one!

[misswobble Graduate in reply to GemmaRoberts]

Good! You only need to go very slow. I think the warm up and cool down walks can be brisk though 🙂 Slow and steady is the name of the game. Saves your breath to get you through to the end of the session

Having a happy face to start with always get you off on the right foot 😃🏃‍♀️✔️

[GemmaRoberts in reply to misswobble]

Thanks again for your replies, I'm looking forward to today! Slow and steady is definitely the way to go.....in fact, I think my brisk walk may be faster than my run! That's how it feels and! No matter, I am going to do this!