Crash & burned

[Jb33]

Disaster with this mornings run. I stopped after 11 minutes, didn’t feel it at all. I’ve been comparing myself, overthinking & getting annoyed about my super slow pace (5km in 49mins, I can walk as quick)& so started off far too fast & look what’s happened. Feel well gutted, I’m raging with myself. So I’m going home to have breakfast then I’ll try again later this afternoon. I really am so cross with myself. Rant over😡

Update: I went out and did 30mins this afternoon I did walk for a minute at 23 mins in due to the sun & heat but carried on and I completed it. Thanks everyone for advice & support.🙂

[Rignold]

You learned someting. That is not a failure. That's progress.

[Jb33 Graduate in reply to Rignold]

You are so right. Thanks.

[Millsie-J Graduate]

As a graduate you can take a short walking break anytime you want. Relax into it a bit and enjoy every step. A run is a run😀

[Jb33 Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

I just wanted to carry on consolidating on the 30minute runs. Perhaps I still need Jo Whiley in my ear to spur me on. Thanks.

[MarciePower Graduate]

I too can walk as fast as I run. I take it really slowly. That way, I avoid injury and actually make it to the end of the run. Hare and Tortoise. Let this failure be your motivator for next time. Slow but sure wins the race.

[Jb33 Graduate]

I hope it’s a motivator and not an off putter. Hare & tortoise will be my mantra,lol. Thanks.

[Elaine247]

Jb33 I know the feeling. I keep comparing my pace to everyone else as I am super slow but Ive had to stop it otherwise I would just give up so I just concentrate on completing each run and believe that over time my speed with gradually increase. Don't feel cross with yourself just feel determined and over time your pace will increase.

[Jb33 Graduate in reply to Elaine247]

Thanks Elaine, you’re right I’ll be determined not defeated.

[SuperMouse Graduate]

Don't worry I think you are doing brilliant.

I too can walk faster than I jog and I worry about my slow speed but I also think that if I try and go faster the same thing will happen to me too.

Just to be able to jog and to jog for 30 mins (my goal and you can do more than that) is a huge achievement for both of us considering what our bodies have been through.

Put a smile on your face and be proud of yourself!

[Jb33 Graduate in reply to SuperMouse]

Thanks supermouse, I will smile & be proud x

[SnuggleMonster Graduate]

We're in this for the long-run (oops, pun not really intended, but hey, it works🙃) not just for the immediate goals. I find I need extra rest days as runs get longer. Keep on keeping on at your pace 👍🏻 With best wishes from a fellow 🐢 x

[Jb33 Graduate in reply to SnuggleMonster]

Thanks 🐢 from 🐌

[SnuggleMonster Graduate in reply to Jb33]

Love it! We can, we will x

[Jb33 Graduate in reply to SnuggleMonster]

😂👍

[lagatachocolate Graduate]

Hi Jb, welcome to the ‘I walk faster than I jog crew’. 😀

My pace is getting ‘better’; slowly. Don’t beat yourself up about it, our performance will improve over time. 😊

[Jb33 Graduate in reply to lagatachocolate]

Thanks, once you graduate you sort of think it’ll come easier but it’s still tough.

[lagatachocolate Graduate in reply to Jb33]

I know what you mean. I hoped I’d turn into Jessica Ennis-Hill with abs to die for🤣The post-C25k me is still awesome though 😊

[Jb33 Graduate in reply to lagatachocolate]

So true awesome is right. I was hoping to be Paula Radcliffe 😂

[Mcdon Graduate]

Please don’t get caught up in times I was the same for awhile. Then I was given advice to run further which I now do this builds up the running legs gradually then the speed does come naturally. I’m talking like a runner now only graduated in March but managing 10k now. Yes slow and steady is the motto x

[Jb33 Graduate in reply to Mcdon]

You’ve progressed pretty quick, my aim is to run 10km down the line. Slow is definitely my way. I’m trying again in an hour, so 🤞🏻.