My worst run yet :-( W7 R3

[alisonx]

today was just such a struggle. I had the weekend off from exercise to let my calf recover, and this morning i just could not get a running rhythm or even any kind of pace, it was so slow and I even had to walk a part which i have not had to do to this point

I'm sure its just a blip and i'm trying to stay positive but can't help beat myself up about it. From what i have seen on the forum this happens to us all at some point...but it doesn't make it any easier to accept!

Onward to week 8 - chin up!

[GingerBohemian Graduate]

There are no bad runs. Only runs that are not as good as others. Be glad you now have your 'bad' run out of the way and onwards to the next one.

[Anitacstrong Graduate]

Just think how far you've come and how happy you would have been 7 weeks ago at being able to run so far with a teeny bit of walking. You are not a failure...there could be loads of reasons why you're not feeling your best today. Hang in there! I'm also at the same stage (did w7 r2 today) and found it harder today than 2 days ago.

[Anitacstrong Graduate]

Just realised your post was 2 weeks ago (Lol). How are you doing now? Have you graduated?!

[alisonx Graduate in reply to Anitacstrong]

Hi - my final run is tomorrow - missed a couple due to minor injury. I am so proud of myself and how far i have come.

I think week 7 gets many people with a 'bad run' and then you get over it and continue. Maybe its a right of passage lol.