Frustrating - Single Parent Syndrome!

I did week 2 Run 1 on Sunday and was due to run again yesterday, but I had a rare night out with work colleagues. Thought I would run today, bit my son hurt his leg in PE so couldn't run and I am exhausted! I fell asleep when we got home from school run.

I am not lacking motivation, I am suffering from having to do everything alone. So frustrating to lose momentum. I suffer from insomnia at night and haven't slept well this week (joys of peri-menopause).

Think I might have to start week 2 again as I won't get chance to run again until Friday 😡😲

[Tasha99 Graduate]

I wouldn’t start again, just continue on from the last run. I’m a single mum but luckily my mum minds my son twice a week so I can run! I’m sure you’ll get back on track. Good luck 👍🏽

[Jullaly Graduate]

So sorry you’ve had a bad day, you sound exhausted. Hopefully when you feel less tired you can pick up where you left off rather than do the week again. Take care of yourself x

[Katwpg]

Thats a pain - but I think Tasha99 is right - just do as much as you can...and be kind to yourself....if your weeks have 10 days in them, thats fine!!

I had to travel this week and my only chance of doing week 2 is in gym...not keen I have to say now that I have rediscovered the joys of the tracks!

[Dawnie16 Graduate]

Don't be too hard on yourself , just pick up where you left off....we can do this !!!

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Thanks guys xx

[GM32]

Don't beat yourself up Mel. I found week2 run 2 tough and thought about redoing it, I was advised not to and managed run 3 ok. So keep going and go for it you can do it.

[alikayV Graduate]

Oh you poor thing! What a tough day. Don’t worry too much about the length of the gap between runs. I have often done a run on Monday and then not been able to get another in until the Saturday and amazingly I have managed every single run! Be kind to yourself - the best journeys take time. Good luck with everything 👍👍

[RobW73 Graduate]

Sorry to hear that, Mel. My wife can't seem to get much good sleep either.

Just trying to problem solve: is your son able to cycle? Could he ride alongside you?

Best wishes.

[SendWine Graduate]

Don't be so hard on yourself, as long as you keep progressing don't see how it matters.

One run at a time.

[Bobthedog]

Poor you! Never force yourself to do anything when tired, the body don't like it! It will be a better day today.

[Christianne57 Graduate]

Don't be hard on yourself...as someone else has said there are no C25K police keeping tabs on us 😊 do what you can, when you can. You will still be in front of those that don't even try.

Hope you feel better soon x

[Amandana]

Keep it up Mel!! Better to take longer to do the programme than not to do it at all!

[Irish-John Graduate]

I can't offer any advice, but I do want to say that my admiration for single parents who steadfastly put their children first is huge. I don't know how y'all do it - I don't think I would last more than a few months without disintegrating into totally being overwhelmed.

I sincerely hope a break comes your way soon Mel. And your lad appreciates what you do every day for him.

[Leojon66]

So sorry to hear this. Hardest work of all being a parent! It's physical, emotional and no one ever says "well done, you did a fantastic bit of parenting today!". You clearly needed to sleep. Be kind to yourself. Tomorrow is another day.

I share your sleep problems - I never sleep through the night and haven't done since kids were born (oldest 22!), and of course the M word has made it worse. Sincere sympathy! I am trying all sorts of things together to help, like sleeping tablets with L-tryptophan, baths with Epsom salts (magnesium), no caffeine after 1pm etc... if anything seems to help, I will let you know!

[Juliapal Graduate]

Hey Mel, I'm also a single parent so I forced my son to join me

Joking, he likes doing it and we have a lot of fun. Could you ask him to join?

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Thanks for all the support everyone xx