W9R2 abandoned :'(

[chrisc25k]

I abandoned my #couchto5k W9R2 run !!!! 😒 My pace was far too fast and was gonna be sick. 😞☹️

Pace was 5’53”.. no wonder.. and I put a guided audio Nike Run Club guided audio 30min run instead of my usual @jowhiley #couchto5k app. What a ******.

So annoyed with myself. Will just have to redo W9R2 later tonight once I've rested and fuelled some more.

I kept telling myself to slow down and saying “don’t stop keep going” but the nausea feelings kicked it.

I’m sure I’m not the first or last to bail one of the 27 runs on this programme. Just expected if ever to happen earlier not the penultimate one!!

Please tell me you’ve had this too ???

If you're on Instagram let me know as I love the motivation of seeing others working towards their goals. Follow me: instagram.com/christherunni...

[Jell6 Graduate]

Did you abandon it today?

If so you've had your run for today, take a rest/ repair day and you will do it on your next run.

I was aiming for a good run this morning, but it didn't happen, I only managed 17 minutes so I will defer it until Tuesday.

Yes it happens to us all I expect.😐

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Jell6]

You're so right. Will do W9R2 officially on Tuesday. Annoyingly I so feel all warmed up and buzzing now. But need to be sensible. You are right. Thank you for your advice. It's very much appreciated.

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

We'll both do better on Tuesday 🤩

[steviej99 Graduate]

Don't rush it Chris you're doing brilliantly. Don't risk injury now. A day or two rest then you'll crush it ( slow and steady of course 😊) Then it's just your final graduation run!

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to steviej99]

Thanks Stevie. I'd be daft to try again later today. Just not used to bailing out. Was on a roll so to speak.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

5.53 pace is too fast for a new runner, the next time you run week 9 run 2 you will know to pace yourself throughout the run, it would have been worse if you had to abandon your graduation🎓 run, that has happened to some people. Good luck with runs 2 and 3🎓 of week 9. 😊

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Yup. Too fast i agree. Will rest up and COMPLETE W9R2 on Tuesday night. I always do better running in the evening too.. I'll learn

[Deals1 Graduate]

Don't worry! Ive had to abandon runs too (although never cos I'm too fast !! 🐢🐢🐢) Just take it steady and listen to Jo. If you've ran today I wouldn't go back out later. You'll soon be on the graduation podium

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Deals1]

Just feel silly. Well atleast I've learnt from the negatives too which is important too.. that'll teach me not listening to Jo Chuffin Whiley!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Chris you need some of my friends. Here, use these fellows 🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌

They’ll get you going slowly, no doubt about it! Send them back when you’re done. I’m running rent-a-snail and they have others to help! 😅

Good luck on your upcoming slowness! 🏃🏃🏃🏃

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Yeah I need to meet the snail friends. Was clearly on a high from W9R1 speedy results. I'll rest up and deal with my failed attempt.

[Deals1 Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

I have some of these too. 🐢🐢🐢🐢😂

[Tartancat Graduate]

No run is wasted, even if it doesn't go to plan. That will have made you stronger mentally and physically, and you've learnt from it.

It's just set you up for smashing the next one (with the help of cheekychipmunks snails)!!

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Tartancat]

Yeah. Reading all the lovely replies from you all it really has made me realise it’s not all negative. Was just my first ever fastest 1 mile run!

[Tartancat Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

Nice! Loving the positive attitude as well.

And yes, Cheeky is lovely!

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Tartancat]

Cheeky chops has been so supportive she’s a lovely human being.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

Why thank you! 😀 Have a free 🐌

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

With butter and garlic ???

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

Right, send him back!!! 😫😫😫

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Heehee

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

That’s some good pace to have... as you get stronger and the endurance builds more you’ll be running 5k at it. You’ve learned from today, it’s made you stronger, it’s made you fitter, and you’ll get it next time.

There’s several different guided runs at 30 minutes... the one with coach Bennett (just a run) is good as he keeps reminding you to slow down.

Take a rest, don’t feel down, you have done what you did a few weeks ago! Enjoy beating it next time out.

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you for the pep talk UnfitNoMore 😀

[IgaT Graduate]

Chris, don't bit yourself over it. Remember the wise words of one of our forum members: FAIL is only an acronym for First Attempt In Learning

So call it a day, have a rest. Be happy that you went out and do your best. Be proud that you have gone so far. Rest, and the day after tomorrow go and smash that run

Please have a rest and don't do 2 runs in one day or in consecutive days. Take care of yourself!

[Beccym Graduate]

Don't beat yourself up. We all have good and bad runs.

Pace comes with time we have all gone off too fast. A lady in my club is constantly saying to me don't go off too fast Missus as she sometimes passes me because I have to have a little walk.

How long did you eat before your run? sometimes that makes you feel sick, there is no magic amont of time before just have to experiment

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Beccym]

Ran on empty tummy... not ideal I know but always loook to eat after running

[Beccym Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

Maybe try a banana before you run then

[Ang33333 Graduate]

That was fast. It would have killed me! I really have to watch my pace. I always start too fast. I can run a fast 4k. But then I can't get to 5. So I make myself go slow! I'm nowhere near as fast as you, a real snail but snail works for me!🐌🐌🐌

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Ang33333]

Everyone has their own pace and I'm by no means fast. I'm not looking at getting to 5k in 30mins. Got close the other day but I'm in no rush to kill myself achieving it. It will come in time once the body aadjusts and the muscles get stronger