Running interrupted and other issues

[rivengirl42]

So, just as I started W2R2, my daughter came downstairs with news that my husband had badly burned his hand. Of course, I snapped into action, dressed his wound and took him to urgent care. He was treated and we returned home and I was so tempted to put off my run until tomorrow, eat some junk food, and watch TV. My saintly husband encouraged me to do my run, though, and I'm glad I did.

This run was tough - not just because of the stress, but I just felt...heavy and weak. I was fighting against thoughts like, "you're going way too slow, you're never going to make it". I pushed through but my confidence took a bit of a hit. Did any of you experience this? I'm thinking that I might stay at week 2 for another week to see if it gets any better. All thoughts/recommendations are welcome!

Thanks, everyone, and happy running!

[lagatachocolate Graduate]

I understand what you’re saying. I feel like I’m lumbering along to be honest and I have quite a bit of ... er hmm ... boobage to lug about.

I managed W2R2 today. At the end of the day we did it!!!

[rivengirl42 in reply to lagatachocolate]

LOL! Yeah, I have plenty of jiggle in my wiggle while walking let alone running. ;P

[Whatsapp Graduate]

Don't.

You completed the run, move on.

You will get good days and bad days. Not every run will feel good, but a bad run is still a run bagged. In fact you should be proud of yourself, because on a day when it was easier to give up you cracked on. Today is the day you showed your mettle, and how ready you are to face W3.

[rivengirl42 in reply to Whatsapp]

thank you!!!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Yep, you got through it... move on👍🌟😁

[RainbowC Graduate]

If you can, try and look on this one as a huge positive. Your plans were interrupted, it would have been so easy to give in and stay home, or to call it quite when the running was tough going, but you didn’t. You ran. You did it. That shows real strength and determination - well done rivengirl42 !

[rivengirl42 in reply to RainbowC]

Thank you!!

[notoutofbreath Graduate in reply to RainbowC]

RainbowC took the words out of my mouth. It's a much bigger win when it's difficult!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You move on.. you had a stressful time, and that burns so much energy!

Just go as slow as you like... slow rocks.. and you will be totally amazed where slow and steady gets you!!!

[rivengirl42 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks! I just get impatient - I just have to remember that it took the better part of 46 years to get to where I am and it's going to take a more than a few months to get some improvement.

[VictoriaRuns Graduate]

How sweet of your husband to encourage you. And yes don't worry, everyone has bad runs. Keep going, you will surprise yourself in ways you cannot imagine.

[rivengirl42 in reply to VictoriaRuns]

Yes, he's the best! <3 And thank you for reminding me that taking the bad with the good will get me to those pleasant surprises in the future!

[Jayparr Graduate]

Hi

Best to keep it slow

Keep at a pace where u feel ok dosent matter if it's really slow

When your fittness picks up may be speed up for last 30 sec but only if u feel ok

I'm on week 7 as finished my week 6 today

[rivengirl42 in reply to Jayparr]

Thanks and congratulations on your progress!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

I just read a great quote...

" If we run in the snow, we feel crazy... If we run on a treadmill, we go crazy...ether way we're nuts"...

I would add, if we cannot run in the snow...it drives us crazy

[rivengirl42 in reply to Oldfloss]

LOL! That's great!

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

Sorry to hear about your husband's accident – yikes!

And...Do. Not. Despair. I well remember a fair few runs that felt like that when I did C25K! But the key thing is to complete the runs, and not worry about whether they were a struggle or not, because if you persist, there will come a point where it is not such a struggle. Sure, I still have some runs that feel hard (usually because, without realising, I have been running too fast!). In fact, just two weeks ago I was worrying about my stamina, and the fact that some runs I was literally plodding and swearing my way along. But, a week ago I ran almost 6k and felt like I was flying!

Fitness comes gradually, and sometimes in fits and starts – and the thing is, you are still a very new runner. Take joy and comfort in the fact that if you carry on with the c25k runs, you will only get better and fitter. Regular running and the occasional new challenge post-graduation will help you to continue to get fitter.

For now, be patient, be proud – every run is making you stronger, even if it does not feel like it at the time!

Sadie-runs x

[rivengirl42 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thank you so much!! I guess the tendency is to focus on the end result instead of enjoying and/or learning from the journey.

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to rivengirl42]

Running will always be a journey...a lovely one where you have bad runs and brilliant runs; it becomes worth it for the way it makes you feel!

[mergirl101 Graduate]

What a day, hope your husband is ok. Remember even though you were tired and stressed you did it rather than just curling up on the couch. I agree with everyone else. Move on and plan the next one when you are fresh and not tired! We'll fight the jiggle together!

[rivengirl42 in reply to mergirl101]

Yes, he's going to be OK, thankfully. I'm actually looking forward to Friday's run and, fingers crossed, no emergencies!

[HeleneCorsa Graduate]

I hope your husband gets better very soon.

I think running (like all physical exercise I suppose) is very affected by our emotional state , and you ran in a stressful moment.

Then there are just some runs that don't really feel great for reasons not always clear, but they are still kilometres in the bank. Often a really great run comes on the heels of a horrible one, so don't lose heart! Keep going, you are doing well. ☺

[rivengirl42 in reply to HeleneCorsa]

Thank you so much for your concern (he'll be better soon) and for your encouragement.

[lagatachocolate Graduate]

Hey, rivengirl42 , I hope hubby's recovery is going well.

I'm back from Lisbon and can't believe how much snow there is on the ground, and, it's still snowing where I am! We have W2R3 to do this week(end) - unless you've already done it in which case we = I.

I think this is going to be *fun/amusing/challenging/interesting/dumb/dangerous/cold/etc etc (*delete/add as appropriate) :o)