I need to accept defeat. No matter what I do, I feel a shooting pain in my left abdomen and I can get through about five minutes before it HURTS. I thought I could run through it but I almost ended up in tears and I'm about to walk home. I don't know what it is. It's like a stitch but much lower. The only thing that I can think of is the time of day (?). I normally run in the mornings but I've run today and my last run after work.
Time of day. Timing of meals. Hydration. Something isn't right.
I'm trying not to sulk but I'm incredibly -ahem- off. It means I'll have to try day 2 on Sunday since I'm doing a blood test tomorrow and have been told I can't run tomorrow.
This is a very whiny post but I'm just upset. Not the best way to finish off a week, but what can I do?
All in all, I've run about 14 minutes in spurts. So that's something?
Sigh. I'll try early morning Sunday and see.
Happy running.
Edit: I'm now home and I am very much resisting the urge to delete everything I've just said. That teaches me to post something in the heat of the moment! I'm now over it, it's amazing what a walk will do to clear your head.
It's not defeat. It's just part of the journey. It's my journey and it hasn't been smooth sailing and that's been half the fun.
Onwards and upwards 😊
(And sorry to anyone who has to read through the first part of this post!)
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No, you haven't failed at all. It might be an injury or a muscle that needs some attention. This is not a fail, it is your body telling you that something is not quite right. Has it happened before?
It might be dehydration, it could be anything! Talk to a pro before you consign yourself to necessary rest and recuperation. You WILL do it, just when your body is ready, and I will be cheering you on from Blighty Jaz. Take care and let us know how it goes. X x x
100% agree with the others here. You have made absolutely the right decision to stop.
Disappointment I can understand, when you are doing so well and have have absolutely the right attitude. But making the sensible decision to stop doesnt even come close to a fail.
You should never run with pain like that. Seek the advice you need, do whatever is requested of you to move forward and then you can 'continue' with your success!
I hear you. I was the same with the 'slow' word. It took me 4 or 5 weeks before it really sunk in and I started to really go slower. It's all part of the process
Running is full of challenges and we learn so much as we go along. Disappointment when things don’t go according to plan is normal & not failure!! It’s what we do with it that counts! Onwards & upwards to that victory run!! Meantime rest and hydrate!
Glad to hear from your edited update that you're feeling more positive now. It is really frustrating when things don't go to plan, fingers crossed for a pain free run next time. ☺
Thank you so much, we now have 6 grandchildren and want to stay healthy for them. I wish I'd discovered C25K years ago, the support on here is just brilliant. 😊
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