Wk8 r1 not a great day.

[YoureDoingGreatPet]

Really slow and still struggled today but not sure why. Nothing felt so bad that have such a negative effect, but maybe little things mounting up? It was hot, but not too hot. It was more windy than usual, but not like running through a gale. Maybe could be a bit of tiredness in there too cos i only had 1 rest day, but I’ve felt a lot worse, I had a good nights sleep... got round it without having to resort to walking, but not proud of it today. Think I’ll give it 2 rest days again from now on.

[Jullaly Graduate]

there must be something in the air with week 8 r1, I had an awful same run yesterday. I am back to having 2 days rest, it seems to suit me perfectly

[Mumsygill Graduate]

Were we separated at birth- along with oldladyruns?? I could have written your post - including both of your comments that you’re giving it two rest days now. I went out early this morning on same run- really really struggled and felt crap all day. The same happened in wk7 tho and following runs were better. See what the next one brings! Good luck folks x

[SlowLoris]

Don't be daft. Completing a run when your having an off day is much harder than when everything is feeling good.

You should be more proud, not less.

[Beestonbabe Graduate]

It's funny isn't it, we all have the good and bad runs, sometimes for me there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason why either. I am off to do WK8 R2 at around 6pm, but a bit nervy as I seem to run better on a morning, and my WK1 run was really good so now expecting a not so good one! Will have to change my mind set before I go out. Be proud that you did it anyway, good or bad xxx

[Myrar Graduate]

Be proud you did it ..Kick those negative thoughts out the window 😊😊

[Ang33333 Graduate]

I was slower than slow on this run too yesterday. And have decided to definitely take 2 rest days for these last few runs. I'd hope to graduate by the end of May but it's not going to happen!! Early June is fine!!

[BethMay in reply to Ang33333]

Exactly Ang- you WILL graduate and an extra week or so really doesn’t matter xx

[trogdelight Graduate]

I'm glad i'm not alone in finding w8r1 hard. I'm trying run 2 tomorrow. I hope it's easier.