Defeat W8R2!

[LancashireLass123]

So, this is my first public post although I’m a a regular reader. So far so good with the odd (minor) hiccup along the way. Today I was due to do my second run of 28 mins and 14 mins in I just couldn’t do it, which has taken me totally by surprise and really knocked my confidence. In fact I feel quite teary about it which I know sounds pathetic, but rather then spurring me on to beat it, I feel utterly defeated. I know I need to get over myself but at them moment I’m not sure I can. Any advice folks??

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

It’s an emotional thing this running malarkey.

We all get runs that suck... sometimes we can’t finish them... there’s not always a reason. The next run is generally better... and the 14 minutes you ran means you go to your next start with that little bit more fitness, that little bit more strength, and that little more confidence in knowing that it’s not just you. You know you can run 28... go off slow and steady and enjoy it.

Defeat is something that any person in any sport has to take before they can win.

[LancashireLass123 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks, and you’re right, not achieving is part of the process. I’ve actually done a 5k hilly walk this afternoon (as punishment?!?) and feeling better about it all. I’ve found every week hard but somehow struggled through it so took today really badly. I know some people have to repeat a few weeks so I’ve probably managed better than some, but I think it was the shock

of not achieving something that I’ve previously done is what upset me. You kind of expect it if it’s a step up, and this wasn’t. Anyway onwards and upwards! Thanks for your response. X

[glentoran99 Graduate]

Defeat, that is a swear word around here, It was a practice run, next time you do it you'll be fully hydrated and you'll do it slower. Ive felt exactly how you have felt on a couple of the runs. Next time you'll do it and you'll wonder what all the drama was about

[LancashireLass123 Graduate in reply to glentoran99]

Thanks for the words of encouragement it’s much appreciated and yes, it absolutely was a “practice run”, tomorrow (or Monday) is another day. TBH the fact that I’m actually doing 14 mins is totally “a thing” as I’ve never been able to do that previously, even in my much younger and MUCH fitter days! X

[misswobble Graduate]

Yeah 😁. Don’t worry at all. This is dead normal. There is no real reason for it so don’t fret trying to workout what it was. Move forward 💪.

I never give up/gave up on run because of fatigue. I stop! Let my breathing return to normal before jogging on. It can make all the difference between finishing the session and not If your breathing becomes ragged always slow things right down 🙂👍🏃‍♀️💪

[LancashireLass123 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thanks. I don’t even know why I stopped, I think in my head I was talking myself out of it even though I was over the worst bit (first 10 mins). I tried picking it up again after a couple of mins walking but my heart was wasn’t in it by then and I walked the rest of the way home. I got home and seriously wondered if I should start again, but talked myself out of that too. Not the right headspace today I think! X

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate]

I don't have really have any advice except that you completed the 1st 28 minute run. You also did 3 25 minutes runs before that, so you can absolutely, 100% do it! Just write this one off and try again. Don't be discouraged. Don't feel defeated. Sending you positive energy for your next run. Hope you're okay!

[LancashireLass123 Graduate in reply to Jazzyjeff11]

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I can’t even explain it to myself as I was happy to set off (ie I didn’t procrastinate, which I’m very good at doing!) the only difference was I chose a new route and don’t think I liked running along a busy road side today. I’m going back to doing 4 laps of a much quieter country road next time I think as I’ve managed that ok previously, I just thought I would mix it up a bit today and possibly shouldn’t have!!

[jiggles7 Graduate]

Well done getting out there. Some days are just crap, today just wasn’t your day at the office. The good news is that you’ve already done the run once, that means you are able to do it again. You are not defeated, you are victorious over the couch today because you went out. Sunday is another day, and you will smash it! As UNM says, you gained more fitness and strength today regardless of completion and that is an achievement in itself.

[LancashireLass123 Graduate in reply to jiggles7]

Absolutely! Feeling much more philosophical about it all now. I posted immediately after the run when I was feeling totally bummed out about what had happened. It’s a run. It didn’t go to plan. Move on. Life just sometimes gets you that way I guess, and nobody can explain why. Thanks for your post, everyone is very supportive of each other which makes you really feel part of a team. It’s a good feeling. X

[Oldlady57]

Bless you LL. Bet you couldn’t run for 14mins before you started this journey? It’s easy to look at the negatives in life. But you’ve come so far & achieved so much since you started this journey. You should be proud of yourself. Yes today sucked, but it was a practice run. You’ll do it next time. The best pace is a smart pace, between a 🐌& 🐢. Run for time & not distance. That will come later. Your doing fab👍🏻

[LancashireLass123 Graduate in reply to Oldlady57]

Thanks for your encouragement, and you’re absolutely right. Not sure I could slow my pace down any further mind as we are talking super slow already! Possibly suffering from hurt pride as much as anything as I’ve been getting along so well with the programme then felt like a loser at the first sign of defeat, when in actual fact I’ve surprised myself at how much I’ve improved over the weeks. I’ve been out for a long hilly walk this afternoon too so need to chalk this one up to being a practice run!

[Fuzzotter]

No one said it would be easy and I take my hat off to you having got where you are. I'm a few weeks behind you and staring at a 20 mins mountain. Don't beat yourself up over it. 😁😁😁