Post graduation run

[Lagger]

Anyone else really struggle with your first post graduation run? I had a break of 4 days, I did have not a lot of sleep for a few days and was on my feet a lot (25000 steps a day for 3 days). I had a rest day then ran and had to stop and walk twice and only managed 20 minutes. Couldn’t breathe. First time I’ve felt like that. Had another rest day and trying again today.

[IloveMichael Graduate]

I was exactly the same - found it the hardest run so far. I think partly because I no longer had the motivation of being determined to finish the course. Partly it was pouring with rain and very slippy underfoot... partly I was tired... partly I'm on some medication that's making me feel a bit strange... but mostly I think it demonstrated that the mind is as important as the body in this running lark! I need to focus on my next goal, and accept that just because I've graduated, doesn't mean that every run is going to be a breeze from now on. Of course, 20 minutes' running is still pretty good compared to what you were doing 9 weeks ago! Good luck - keep going - we can do this!

[Lagger Graduate in reply to IloveMichael]

I think you’re right, just back from a 30 minute run but stopped a couple of times. I need to sign up for a race or park run to give me a target. Thanks for the advice!