Bad run day :(

[Pancakes86]

Today was my first rubbish run day. I just couldn't get into the groove, and at one point I thought I was going to be sick.

Has some food and a cuppa and all seems to be back to normal, but that one was a particularly tough one!

Last Saturday it felt so good I was buzzing!

I'm not taking it to heart and will have a rest day before getting back on it again.

Just funny how you feel changes from time to time.

[Papillon17 Graduate]

I think we all get a run that we are not happy with. As long as you finished and don’t have to do again. A good sleep and day off and the next run is another day. Go for it and enjoy.

[RunnerLCA Graduate]

We all have those days, try again tomorrow! You did great just trying, keep it up!!! 👍🏻

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Yes you are right all runs are not the same as you've found out but I think you'll find there will be more good than bad 😊😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

The good news is that the bad run still makes you stronger and fitter for the next run, and of course a better runner. It was also the opportunity to test the mental strength, which the great runs don’t do... that mental strength will get you over a lot of finish lines.

Do you track the runs? My guess would be that you ran a little faster today.

Usually after a tough run comes a much smoother one... enjoy.

[Pancakes86]

Unfortunately I do track my runs and I was slower. But that’s ok.

You’re right about the mental training though, I really had to dig deep to keep going, I felt all kinds of awful and the nagging feeling to stop was the strongest I’ve ever had. But I got round, I did it.

It’s all learning

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Pancakes86]

Well done running and fighting gremlins can be a pain.

[Got-the-runs in reply to Pancakes86]

So good you were able to keep going! I had this a few runs ago - id eaten too much earlier in the day and felt sooo sick! You should be so proud you were able to keep going throughout that!!

[BIGREDSOFA]

Could it be a sugar dip? I banana and nut butter sandwich an hour before the run could help

[Pancakes86 in reply to BIGREDSOFA]

I struggle to run if I’ve eaten anything, even if I’ve left it hours. A banana might be a good shout though, I’ll give that a try 👍