Found a positive in a rubbish run

[timetodothis]

So I attempted Week 6 Run 3 this morning, which consists of a 25 run. My head was just not in the right place and I didn’t believe I could do it. After a few minutes of running I started walking. I was extremely disappointed in myself as I have ran 20mins straight before. I decided instead of completely giving up and going back to bed, I would go for a walk to try and build up my stamina. I walked for just over 45 mins and anyone who knows me, knows I hate walking. I’m proud I still achieved something this morning and I will not allow this bump in the road to stop me from completing Couchto5K. Another thing I need to get used to is running when it’s light, I’m so used to getting up at 5:30am and running in the dark. I need to give my head a wobble and dig out some self belief that I can do this x

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You had a bad run, it happens to us all.

You will do better the next time 👍

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Well done for getting out there and getting your body moving. Any exercise is good for you. And well done for looking for the positives it’s so easy not to!

[Jazzyrunner Graduate]

Excellent attitude! 👏🏻 well done for getting something out of this, we all have unhappy runs sometimes, but you managed to get a positive outcome. You’ll do it next time! Rest, stay hydrated, and believe in yourself and the plan 👏🏻

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

As others say we all have not good runs. Believe in yourself you are doing great and well done for walking and not going straight home

Be proud

[Alast]

1st positive - you got out there. 2nd positive - the original plan didn't work, so you changed it. 3rd positive - you ran in daylight (which you're not used to). 4th (and upwards) positives - you're proud of what you achieved today, you're not going to let this put you off, and you're having a word with yourself about daylight running. What's not to like? You did really well, well done you!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Some runs just don't work out the way we expect. You stayed out and walked instead so still a positive. Have a rest day and try again. You can do it. Good luck 😊😊

[timetodothis]

Thank you all for your words of encouragement it means a lot. I need to overcome my fear of running when it’s light, I think I am just embarrassed as I am a slow runner and run along a busy road.

[2flatfeet Graduate in reply to timetodothis]

I think a lot of us are slow runners and a lot of us aren’t comfortable being seen running... but.... we ARE running, no matter how slowly, we’re out there doing it... I’ll bet there’s a good number of those car drivers applauding you and wishing they had motivation, willpower and determination to do what you’re doing! So Good on You!

[NorwegianWood Graduate]

Hoping you hang in there and push ahead, even if you have to take more rest days.

[Allymally1]

I also found my last run didn't go to plan, I was tired, under hydrated and developed a twinge in my groin. I have had a week off running and plan to go tomorrow and see how it is. I also feel rather self conscious running and tend to go early however as it gets colder I will probably tweak the timings. I have had runners overtake me and speed off into the distance while I channel my inner 🐌! However when I think I'm nearer 50 than 40, never been sporty thought I couldn't run and are several stone overweight I'm doing fine! I used to look at people running and think wow I wish I could/ have the guts to. When I saw someone probably like me I used to think fair play braver than me! So keep 🏃🏽‍♀️ and if they have noticed you they are probably thinking bravo! X