Didn't go according to plan ...

[Designbod]

Did my first 'run' of Wk 8 first hing this morning. I wasn't relishing the 28 min run in this heat so had two rest days and half a banana (usually I run fasted).

For the first time in the programme I felt I just didn't have the energy after the Toxic 10 to keep running (even at just 7.2 km/hr) so keep the speed the same and went to a fast walk with an incline of 2. My heart rate actually stayed the same. By the end I was still a nice shade of purple.

I didn't quit but clearly I wasn't running so that was a shame.

I'm wondering if I should go back and do Wk 7 again?

Also, daft question, but when people refer to a 30 min 5k, is that including a warm-up and cool down walk? If so, I'm currently at about 38" doing 4.2km so a way to go.

Thanks everyone.

[Designbod Graduate]

So, quick update - was slightly cooler today so rather than go back and repeat Wk 7, I decided just to repeat my first run of Wk 8 again.

Actually managed to run (well, trot) the 28 mins this time, (7.4km p/hr), no power walking, and even did the 1 min sprint at the end.

Very chuffed that I overcame that 'bump' in the programme, hopefully can continue with the progress.

😀😜👍