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W9R3.. epic fail 😩

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Rachells71Graduate
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Tried to do my last run of this amazing challenge but didn’t e en get 5 minutes in before stopping 😬 tried to continue but stopped again a few minutes later and gave up !! Legs were a dead weight from the start , never had this on any of my runs ... anyone else have this ?? Going to try again tomorrow.. hoping it’s just my body adjusting to coming off 4 nights with little sleep 🀞🏻

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Julian1970Graduate

Aww Rachel, W9R2 got me. Legs just didn't want to play the game. I gave 3 days before trying again. I think the extra rest day was worth it. Re-done the run and went on to graduate a couple of days later with no problems.

Don't underestimate the effect of the temperature on your runs/stamina. The heat is incredibly draining.

Last thing, as people said to me, this is NOT an epic fail, but gaining experience.

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Rachells71Graduateβ€’ in reply toJulian1970

Thanks Julian ... the heat is definitely having an effect , despite me trying to find as many shaded areas as possible!! I work 12 hour days / nights and struggle with nights which hasn’t helped this last week 😴 going to try today I think as I feel more rested ... this forum is so good for lifting spirits 😁

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GridletGraduate

Little sleep, poor hydration and heat are killers Rachel. This has happened to me, so many times! Not a fail, valuable experience as Julian said

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Rachells71Graduateβ€’ in reply toGridlet

Thanks Gridlet ... it’s nice to know I’m not the only one .

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sallensonGraduate

Not to worry, hon. It's rubbish weather for it. Take a couple of days rest, drink loads. You've totally got this. We're all behind you!! Pushing if required :-)

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Rachells71Graduateβ€’ in reply tosallenson

Thank you 😊 love everyone’s support , it really motivates you !

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

No f words... you went out. You were tired and the heat is making it so, so hard for folk!

Just hydrate well, rest up... every single day ... and then, choose your route and your time and relax into the run.

You will do this..steady and slow..you will get to that podium:)

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Rachells71Graduateβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

I fought with my demons , rested last night and did my run today πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜ it was tough and I had to stop once but I’ve graduated πŸŽ‰πŸ† so chuffed with myself 😁 I’m a bit off 3 miles but I know that will come .. thanks for your reply , this forum is so good for helping people stay on track !

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triesteGraduateβ€’ in reply toRachells71

Congrats! Take it easy in the heat and enjoy running as a graduate when it's cooler :-)

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Rachells71Graduateβ€’ in reply totrieste

Thanks Trieste πŸ‘πŸ»

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OldflossAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toRachells71

Very, very well done you...let distance an tome evolve... you have done really well.

Click on the July Graduation Badge link.. time to party :)x

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Rachells71Graduateβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

Thank you 😊 very chuffed

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Teddly22Graduateβ€’ in reply toRachells71

Well done for getting back out there and smashing it!!! πŸ†πŸ‘πŸƒ

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Rachells71Graduateβ€’ in reply toTeddly22

Thank you 😊 so so pleased

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mrrunGraduate

Try and drink as much as possible a day before the run, 3-4 litres, more if possible. What you describe is often linked with dehydration. Drinking lots before the run will make you feel even worse and the water will simply slosh in your stomach. Come on, you’ve come this far, you’ve done the first two runs, you’re winning this!

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Rachells71Graduateβ€’ in reply tomrrun

Yes I tend to drink that amount every day ... I did go back out this morning and ran no 3 of week 9 πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜ graduated , really chuffed .. thanks for the advice .. πŸ˜€

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mrrunGraduateβ€’ in reply toRachells71

Well done, you’ve got it! :)

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Ang33333Graduate

It's mid twenties at 9pm! It's so hot. I would not have graduated running in the evenings if it had been this hot a few weeks ago. I would probably have given up! So well done you for getting out!! I'm now a reluctant morning runner!

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Rachells71Graduateβ€’ in reply toAng33333

Keep going Ang33333 it’s a struggle but so worth it πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸ»

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