W5R3 - Slightly Disappointed!

[ThatTrainGeek]

Be warned, I waffle a lot, so the following is going to be long and probably a bit pointless:

Alright, so I've been doing okay on the programme so far (it is my second attempt - tried summer last year and got to W7 before I started a new job and moved which completely threw me out of my routine, and then I just got lazy), and I'll admit I was dreading today, and I kinda disappointed myself. I got to 10 minutes, then thought to myself 'I can't continue', went back to a brisk walk for 60 seconds, ran again for 4 minutes, walked again for 60 seconds, then ran the last 4 minutes.

So yeah, I'm kinda kicking myself because I knew I could have kept going. My legs weren't in agony like they were a few weeks back, and I wasn't exactly struggling for breath. I mean, I am gonna try and focus on the positives - I struggled to go for 60 seconds a few weeks ago so it's definitely a massive improvement, and I still ran for 18 minutes. I think I had to stop mostly because I was just burning up. I'm currently living at my workplace and making use of the free gym they have, but to be honest, the air conditioning by the treadmills isn't great and I get hella hot and sweaty. I think as well running on the treadmills all the time is just... boring, I guess? I never liked treadmills. I got nothing to look at except the timer and my reflection, neither of which are good things to look at while running! When I attempted Couch to 5k the first time I was running outside mostly, so I had a bit more variety in my views and more importantly a breeze to keep me cool. Most importantly my house is near the Cadbury factory so I'd run through there and get the lovely smell of melted chocolate to keep me going. 😂 Thinking about it, I think I found it easier outside, despite it not exactly being flat, purely because it was more enjoyable. And at least I know I'm going somewhere.

I'm going to suss out a running route around my work and try this run again on Tuesday outside. Fortunately I didn't get any snow in my area and it's warming up again this week so I should be okay. I'm determined to get through it!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

I doubt that I could stand the monotony of running for twenty minutes on a dreadmill either..........it is nice and cool outside at present.

Your attitude sounds spot on......... you are taking the positives and move on.

No need to be disappointed, you will be better prepared for the next attempt.

Just pace yourself and you will be fine.

[Jundal Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I did 45 minutes on a dreadmill the other day! Honestly, I'll never get that time back... 😵🤤

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Jundal]

You should know better!

[Jundal Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

😂

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Outside is so much more enjoyable. 😄

I did find it took my brain a while to get used to keeping going & stop shouting “It must be time to stop!”

By W8 it was “Oh ok, I’ll run, but you better give me good distraction music!” 😂

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

You know what you gotta do! Looking forward to the result 💪 😉😁

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

We used to have an exercise bike and I could only cope with the boredom if I sat upright and read a book while I pedalled. Couldn’t cope with a treadmill 😄

[CrimsonMama]

I get hot pretty quickly too! Even in this icy weather we've been having I get too hot if I wear more than my one layer. I think outside sounds like it will work much better for you! I look forward to seeing your success post on here! 😉