Struggling to regain my mojo so going back to Week 5....

[Pickles1234]

I was doing so well but the break for the wedding has somehow lost me my running mojo! I ran last Friday, the fabulously fantastic Wk5R3, then had three days off, then did the Wk6R1 on Tuesday. I struggled, but it was ok. However I realised that I've been forgetting to set the 1% incline on the treadmill so made the decision to redo Week 5, rather than push on with Week 6. I know what I'm like, and won't think I've done it properly if I don't feel I have done it properly (my own worst enemy, I know!).

TBH, I though redoing Wk5R1 would be a breeze after getting up to Wk6R1 - it wasn't. I really struggled, both with tiredness in my legs and my breathing. I've been so exhausted after the weekend and been sleeping a lot, my daughter has just messaged to say she's off work with a virus and I'm wondering if possibly I'm coning down with something too.

I need to get that mojo back so have ordered some new Lycra...if in doubt, shop

[Oldlady57]

Think you’ve hit the nail on the head Pickles, your exhausted & possibly coming down with something. Be kind to yourself. You’ve come so far since that initial run, remember that? Stop giving yourself a hard time & rest then come back fighting!!! 👍🏻

[Pickles1234 in reply to Oldlady57]

Thanks Oldlady 😊. I’m definitely not feeling good and you’re right I do give myself a hard time!

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

Everything Oldlady61 said!

Be kind to you <3 Even if you don't feel like running is it worth going for a gentle walk on your running days just to keep in the habit so going out?

When the new lycra comes you'll be eager to give it a run

[Pickles1234 in reply to Jogunlikely]

Yes I will walk if I can’t run. I think for me it’s important to get out there regularly.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Repeating is only going to make you stronger... hopefully you’re not coming down with the virus. Enjoy your running, that’s the main thing.

[Pickles1234 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks UNM 👍🏻

[Katnap Graduate]

Clearly you have used up a lot of emotional energy and that cannot be underestimated.

It would be a bigger setback to injure yourself pushing on.

Enjoy Week 5 again. It will make you stronger for the remainder of the programme. 💪😸

Go Pickles! 😸👟👟👟👟👟😸

[Pickles1234 in reply to Katnap]

Thankyou 😊. Lying on the sofa watching tele now - have been since 4 o clock so something not right!