This is the first run that I have had to stop.
I just didn't have anything to give.
I was doing so well i did weeks 1 to 7 perfectly (3 times a week religiously) got to week 8 and it all seemed to slow down.
Its almost that I mentally don't want to graduate. Week 8 took 2 weeks to complete and week 9 is taking longer.
I've lost my mojo ☹
Hiya - That is the same for me. This week was W8 for and I have struggled and like you I abandoned R3. Up until this week, it was all going to plan. This morning I just went for a gentle run without any apps just to get my confidence back.
Hang in there x
Your mojo isn't lost. It's just having a short nap.
Take a couple of days rest. Don't stress. Then when you're ready just go for a bit of a jog. As slow as you can. No pressure.
You can absolutely do this. Your legs know everything they need to. It's your brain that's giving you a hard time. And our brain is an idiot sometimes. Just ignore it. And have a nice relaxed slow jog. It's like a walk really. Just a bit different. And your brain will come back alongside and be happy. 
this is an excellent post x
Oh no! You too? This one got me. I had a brilliant W9R1, so went into R2 so full of confidence. But 15 minutes in, nothing, the legs just said "NO MORE TODAY THANK YOU", and no matter what I tried, I just couldn't get going again.
So abandoned the run, slowly walked home and blabbed about my "failure" on the forum.
We all at some point, have a bad run, but is so horrible when you are so close to the end. But that is also the positive, you've worked bloody hard to get this far. You are so close to the end, just take an extra day (or two) to rest and recovered - your legs with thank you for it, and you will nail those last two runs.
Graduation is just around the corner . . . . . see you there
Lots of us have struggled with that run.
My report is here healthunlocked.com/couchto5... - it was just awful and fear of not being able to run again is probably the main thing that kept me going.
It is your brain beating you. It is having a final go at getting you safely back on the couch and not exposed to all the risks of running.
2 rest days. Slow start. Keep going unless body parts are missing. You can do it.
On these longer runs towards the end of the programme it can feel a bit tough. There is absolutely no harm in taking an extra rest day. Also, you may have unconsciously speeded up. Next time, try slowing right down. All of these things happened to me and whilst I did complete every run, a few were a real struggle.
Little things like changing your route, drinking a bit more water, concentrating on good breathing etc might help too!
I agree with everything that’s been said so far but I’d also add that the weather doesn’t help - it’s easier to run in clement weather. And, and it’s a big AND .....I think some of us can feel a bit scared of finishing unless we have some idea of what we want to do post-graduation so we can self-sabotage. It’s like we are so focussed on graduating that it can feel a bit “Well, what about after?” It can make us feel like we may be aimless after W9R3.
Try to think about what you will do when you graduate (because you will!) - how you will make sure that all your hard work is maintained and how you’ll keep running as an important part of your routine after graduation.
You can do it - I have faith in the program and I have faith in you 😊
Everyone has “nope not today” occasions - you are not alone. Go gently & relax - as you run make sure your shoulders are down, your arms comfy, hips relaxed ( sounds mad but it always helps me!)
Finishing the program can feel daunting. I celebrated graduation with a brand-new playlist of favourite music – the type of thing when every track made me feel “oh yes I love this one!” I also explored new routes & adapted old ones.
We will support you through the first step after graduation- consolidation- and I’m sure you will be dancing on the podium and embarking on that soon. 😄
you can do it. Just take an extra day off if needed. 😊
Week 9 run 2 done! 😅😅
Week 9, Run 2 = Completed! :)
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Week 9, Run 2 - Take 2
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