Dirge of W9r2

[Oldishrunner]

Don't know what went wrong but the sun was shining, the sky was blue and I felt really good as I set off on the brisk walk. However as soon as I started to run the pavements turned to treacle. I knew it was slow from the start but didn't want to go faster in fear of pulling out before the 30 mins was up. Turned out to be my slowest run. Don't know if was the effect of my 2 week injury layoff or the inadvertent 36 mins of my previous run but it's done now. Let's hope the graduation run goes better to at least finish the course on a high.

[mrrun Graduate]

The sun has been shining constantly for some time now and the sky is blue (depending on how and where we are looking at it from) but yours also seems to be a constant. You’ve reached the big 9 and the last thing you’d want to care about and spoil it with is speed. Speed is the baggage of pros, the jinx of the Olympians and at our level all you want is perseverance, distance and injury free run. Stay healthy and keep going!

[Oldishrunner Graduate in reply to mrrun]

So true. Sometimes needs another to point it out and open your eyes. So Brian the snail it is, if that's the way I feel on the day.

[mrrun Graduate in reply to Oldishrunner]

You don’t get injured so easily when running slow but you do get stronger overall and you build up your cardio. You can always practice faster intervals later if that’s something that appeals to you. Remember though - speed plus newbie runner equals hefty physio bill and time off running. Done that. Don’t copy me on that one, it’s not worthy it.

[Oldishrunner Graduate in reply to mrrun]

Slow as I feel happy with, it is. Cheers

[steviej99 Graduate]

Not the time for clouds over your magnificent achievement. One more run and you'll get your shiny new graduate badge. I do like looking at mine which I've had since Sunday! Slow and steady as you know, why not make it your slowest run just for show and next week you can start running a teeny bit faster if you want to. Enjoy your graduation run

[Oldishrunner Graduate in reply to steviej99]

Thanks. Didn't realise you get a real medal. Looking forward to gazing at mine after W9r3- it's so good to be able to type those symbols- it's been a fantastic journey with so much support.

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

A bad dress rehearsal means a great performance ! Enjoy that well earned victory lap 😄

[Oldishrunner Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thanks BK. The support you get on this forum is such a big spur especially when things don't go too well.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Oldishrunner]

Tell me about it 😁 Have a great time out there - you’ve earned it x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Slow and steady is the name of the game, just take run 3 of week 9 the way you say that you ran all the runs apart from run 2 of week 9.

[Oldishrunner Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks. My head knows what it should be proud of but just occasionally my heart buts in.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You are on Week 9.. nearly there.. relax, enjoy the blue sky... treacle pavements, concrete legs... running through mud.. we've had it all... You have done brilliantly...just pull back and revel in that Graduation run...

[Oldishrunner Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for the thoughts. Already feeling more positive and am looking forward to graduate.

[Phoenix_flames21 Graduate]

The only bad run is the one you dont do. You've nearly completed the c25k! Pace, speed come later. Enjoy, celebrate the fact that you are now a runner! 🏆🏅🎉

[Oldishrunner Graduate]

Yes you're right. But it's a head and heart thing. But rest assured no matter how fast or slow i go

I will savour the experience.

[Pubcarking Graduate]

Don't worry about it I saved my worst ever run for the graduation doesn't really matter as long as you run. Btw I smashed the 5k next run.

[Tizzybell Graduate]

I have to agree with what everyone else is saying. Don't beat yourself up over speed. Enjoy the fact that you are about to graduate and can run for so much longer than you could 2 months ago. Enjoy your graduation run.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Good run... a slow one after a long or faster one is the way to run! You got through a tough one too. Enjoy that graduation run.

[Oldishrunner Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks for the thoughts, they are all a great help. As long as I do the 30 min I will be happy no matter how slow or fast.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Oldishrunner]

👍👍

[Sybilw Graduate]

Clear your mind of that run - putvyour positive hat on and you’ll be there on the podium before you know it. Well done