Well managed my 2nd 6k run tonight, but I was left feeling deflated, flat not my usual elated self when I’ve finished......it almost felt like a chore that had to be done......does anyone else ever feel like this, is it a one off?!? How do you guys keep the faith?!?
TIA
I felt a little like that half way through the program. As a graduate I still hesitate about running outside. I tell myself to remember WHY I need to do this (diabetes T2) and I get out of bed and run away from the ‘sugar monster!’
For the first time, tonight I felt like my run was a luxury bit of 'me time', rather than something I had to or needed to do. Not sure what caused this change in mindset but i felt like i was doing it because I knew I could. Increasing confidence as the end gets closer maybe?
I can recall that feeling during the last few weeks of the plan. If I were doing it now, I would slow down.
Look around you and appreciate your surroundings..........you will see them change with the seasons.
some days are just not run days. Allow yourself to do something else sometimes, ride a bike or go for a hike or go for a swim. Change up your run route, add hills. Don't make each run 6k. One day do a fast as you can 3k, next time do a 4.5k with hills and do just one 6k each week.consider the 6k an achievement not routine.
I like the ‘some days are not run days’. That could be a slogan for relaxing. On the other hand the slogan ‘some days are run days’ would encourage us to counteract stress. 👍🏻
Maybe we should get t shirts printed ?
I've had a few sessions like this but the next one is all good - keep going change a few things, the music,the coach (I like Jo Whiley) I do it in a gym listening to music and watching TV with subtitles fun guessing what the program is sometimes. Think it depends on what you've eaten, what sort of day you've had etc but I am week 8 now and it does get easier and worth persevering just for the sense of accomplishment !!
Yes I’ve had a couple of runs like this. I see them as necessary to keep my fitness up to be able to do the runs which turn into highs or mellow calms.
As long as these runs are the minority, I feel it’s well worth keeping running!
Awwwww thanks guys, I think you’ve all convinced me to carry on, I was at the point of tears last night as I couldn’t understand why I was feeling so bob after all the hard work is put in.... I think I will mix it up and do a 3.5 tomorrow hopefully I will see how much I’ve improved since my last 3.5!!! And save my longer one for the weekend as I do long hours at work and then run home straight after.....
thank you all again 😊
Anxiety becoming a hazard.
Will it ever become enjoyable?
I think I've become a tourist
Remind me when this becomes enjoyable!
Parkrun/Running - Becoming a Family Affair?
