I completed the run but it was rough. My entire body felt leaden. Tried to cheer myself up with the fact I've done it but it isn't working. Not sure I'm cut out for this running malarky.
I was loving every run until week 4. The programme was giving me such a buzz. Now I feel exhausted and worn down and the runs require effort. Every time I think about running I feel discouraged but I can't forget how amazing it was to begin with.
Anyone know how to throw off the gremlins and enjoy running again?
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Live up to your name, everyone has bad days, just take your runs slow and steady, no rush, this is not a race, you started and you will finish, I hope you will get that buzz you began with soon again. You are allowed to repeat runs whenever you want to.
i probably was a little dehydrated and ran a little late in the day too. i'll consider taking an extra day's rest if I still feel worn out tomorrow. thank you
Wk4 was hell for me, runs 1 and 2 were disastrous, heavy legs, dizzy spells, I couldn't even finish the last 2 runs on either day but I was given good advice on here to up my water intake and slow it right down, so I started carrying round a 2 litre bottle of water to drink each day and slowed my jog down to a plod and I actually managed r3 with no problems, I was over the moon as I honestly felt the same as you, I was convinced I wasn't cut out for running but I managed it, if I can do it (unfit, overweight etc) so can you, keep going, keep positive and enjoy the challenge. You're doing great! I'm just heading into wk5, would love to see you there?!
More water, run slower - got it! Let's see how my next run goes.
Maybe I'll be there, or maybe I'll take a little while to get to the party. Time can only tell congratulations on getting through week 4! You've done so well!!
I really struggled on the same run i, put it down to the weather I, even sacked off MJ at the end of it . W4R3 was a breeze in comparison. I’m on to w5R2 now onwards and up wards.
I'm glad you got through it! Well done!! A lot of people seem to struggle with W4. Looks like I'm gunna have to keep up the tradition of getting through it! all the best for the rest of your runs (especially W5R3 - first long run, eek!).
You're right, thank you for your wise words. I'll try not to beat myself up about it anymore and just keep running. Don't want to let those gremlins win.
Although I do feel a bit overwhelmed to have a C25K celebrity reply to me
I’ve just completed the same run as you and I felt the same after w4r1. I made sure on this run I wasn’t dehydrated before I ran and slowed my speed down on my walks and runs. I thought if I kept the same pace as my previous weeks I would be ok but I wasn’t. Slowing down has really helped, its more important to keep running than it is to keep to speed. I also gave myself a talking to before I started ... it’s only 5mins.... that’s nothing! Keep going
Gremlins or the heat? Drink more and try to run slower. I had a horrid run yesterday. First time I've had to stop. Was not properly hydrated and went off too fast. Made me feel awful!
to run in the very early morning (how's that for varying the time? :D). I am decidedly a night owl, so we'll see how it goes. Also, I will see what I can do about music; need to make a good running playlist. You've really got me thinking now. Thank you
Just thought I’d let you know I completed W5R3 this morning. Once the adrenaline kicked in there was no way I was stopping. It wasn’t as bad as I was expecting. I think I’d blown it out of proportion in my head. If I can do it anyone can.
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your faith makes me feel it too!
w4r2 FAIL!!
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