W7R2

[Marcella03]

Not sure if it was psychological but that was the hardest one yet for me. Wasn't my usual route to be fair although I did it last week for the two 10 minute runs and managed ok. Normal route is flat and this has inclines so every time I got to a hill I really struggled and had to walk a bit. Anyone else find this an issue when changing routes for a more challenging one? Hoping it's a one off and I can overcome it! Felt I've been doing so well up to now.

[jessieb887 Graduate]

The inclines are a ruiner, but the more you do them the better and easier they become, as I have found on my journey I've just run the last run today on week 9 and it was on flat and found it relatively easy as I'm used to running inclines and declines. Stick with the hills they'll benefit you in the long run 👍

Also I get how changing route also throws you but again that's not a bad thing to do either something else I've worked on my travels ☺️

[Marcella03 Graduate in reply to jessieb887]

Thanks for that, I'll keep at it in that case and try not to be too disheartened by this one. Congrats to you on your last run, must be a huge sense of achievement to complete the course, well done 😊👍

[jessieb887 Graduate in reply to Marcella03]

It genuinely is an amazing feeling and you'll be there before you know it! I'm so excited for the next step too after today. I put a post on about being disappointed on here and so many people were so nice and reassuring. It's nice to be the person reassuring someone else. ☺️

[Marcella03 Graduate in reply to jessieb887]

I agree, there are so many supportive people on here and it boosts you when you have a bad run for whatever reason. And amazing to hear what everyone has achieved. Good luck with the running from here!

[jessieb887 Graduate in reply to Marcella03]

Same to you il look forward to seeing your graduation post ☺️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Hey Marcella, don’t be disheartened. We all have one or more not so good runs and we all bounce back. Sounds like the hills threw you a bit. Slow right down and take baby steps. You’ll get accustomed to them with time. 💪

But well done! Not much longer until your time on the podium! 👏👏

[Marcella03 Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheekychipmunks, I'm pretty sure it was the hills so I just need more practice with them. My weekday runs are close to home and all flat round me so will make an effort to drive out to the hillier parts I think. Thanks for the encouragement 😊

[embobs Graduate]

I had exactly the same issue with my wk7r2 last week. Changed my route and never got into my stride and I really struggled. Went back to my normal run and smashed run 3 though! I was told hills build strength but they really hurt!!! Good luck with the rest of wk7 👍🏻

[Marcella03 Graduate in reply to embobs]

Thanks embobs, I guess we just have to push out of our comfort zone occasionally. The route I did today is what I need to run in 4 weeks for a 5km event so I would like to get more used to it. Good luck to you for finishing the course soon too, not too long to go!