Oh dear failed

[Manushi]

WK9R1 and only managed to run for 15 mins, I felt dizzy so turned and walked back home. So disappointed 😢. Still feel a bit shaky so I think I was right to stop. Could be the heat or the antihistamine I took before I started. Will try again when the weather turns a bit cooler. 🏃‍♀️

[Dralimc Graduate]

Will most likely be the heat. I’m heading out in a couple of hours, but not feeling great about it. Won’t be that much cooler...

[Manushi Graduate in reply to Dralimc]

Good luck. Hope your right about the heat. 👍🏻

[Valcart Graduate]

Don't beat yourself up. Put it behind you. Wait for a cooler time of day. Drink plenty earlier in the day, run slower and you'll do it. I've had the odd day like that too but its been ok next time I went out.

[Manushi Graduate in reply to Valcart]

Thanks. 😀

[Berksrover Graduate]

Please don't think of this as a failure, Ok you didn't achieve everything you wanted to but if you have completed W8 you are ready for W9, wait for conditions to improve and then go out and smash it. The only failure would be not to try, and you tried

[Manushi Graduate in reply to Berksrover]

Yes, I did try and will give it another go on Wednesday. Thanks.

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Berksrover]

That's a brilliant way to think about it...

[Manushi Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Lol thanks. Cheering myself up with an episode of the Bridge

[sallenson Graduate]

Not a fail, just a practice. In awful conditions, bless you. Only three runs left. You can do it. Just pick a different time of day and have a good rest between times. That podium ain't going nowhere without you!!

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Well done for the attempt.

We are in an exceptional weather period for us poor Brits. We don’t have the experience or the infrastructure for heat. Don’t beat yourself up. Early mornings where you can will be the best time to run.

Everyone else has given you the advice you need. Good luck next time.

[Manushi Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanks it’s not that hot in the borders. I’ll probably still need my hot water bottle tonight. 😁

[Sofabunny]

I've just abandoned my wk 8final..I'm on a treadmill in garage which has been absorbing heat all day..even with a fan on it was just no good..

Your incomplete run is probably heat...don't think fail..think unfinished!

[Manushi Graduate in reply to Sofabunny]

That’s positive. Thanks.😁

[Dexy5 Graduate]

You don’t fail unless you give up at this point and never run again, but you are not going to do that. Make sure you drink lots of water, especially the day before you run, and try again when its a bit cooler . If you have some trees in a park you can run under you will find that a bit cooler and go like a snail. Good luck , you can do it.

🐌🌳🌴🌲🌳

[Manushi Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you. Yes will up my water as suggested. 😁

[Tinker5393 Graduate]

Don't be too hard on yourself. I'm certainly no expert but could be the heat. I was due a run today but stayed at home . Like you said try again when it cools down.

[Ang33333 Graduate]

It's hot! I cant imagine running this evening, i am usually an evening runner but will be going out at 7am on Wednesday. Im actually looking forward to the autumn for cooler conditions. 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

[Tartiflette Graduate]

It's extra challenging at the moment with the high pollen count & antihistamines plus heat, dehydration, light nights, early dawn chorus... 🌞😎

I understand your disappointment being so near to the end but you did the right thing to listen to your body & stop the run this time. You'll smash it next time, good luck nearly there 👍🏼👍🏼