A failed W9D2

[shrinkingjaz]

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!)

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Where's the defeat?

You made a sensible and rational decision.

Don't ever run through pain.

[shrinkingjaz Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. I have gotten through my whiny teenager moment, haha.

You are right, though!

[Smelliepoo Graduate]

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

[shrinkingjaz Graduate in reply to Smelliepoo]

It hasn't happened before! But I'll take the day off tomorrow and regroup on Sunday and see.

Thanks so much! 💕💕

[Smelliepoo Graduate in reply to shrinkingjaz]

You will be fine hon, I am sure of it. X x

[RunningMigster Graduate]

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!

[shrinkingjaz Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

I think part of the reason is that I'm much too stubborn! I need to learn to know what is and isn't failure and that's part of the process.

I'll definitely keep an eye on it!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to shrinkingjaz]

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

[shrinkingjaz Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Yes it is!

[Distance]

Having time off to for an achilles heel pain & a gammy knee. Nevermind, we'll get there 🤒

[shrinkingjaz Graduate in reply to Distance]

Yes we will! I'm certain of it!

[Hatman Graduate]

NYR! Not fail! Not Yet Ready is not a problem. This is not a race. There is no pressure on you to finish by a set date, to a set standard.

We all start at different levels of age, weight and ability. That shows sometimes in the way it all works out.

LIFE - its what gets in the way of your plans!

That is the way it is today.

Lets hope its better tomorrow, or the next day.

See how you feel on Sunday.

Or Monday would be OK too.

No rush. Relax. Now read what

Iannoda Truffe said, again.

If its not fun! Don't do it!

[shrinkingjaz Graduate in reply to Hatman]

Far be it for me to disregard something that Iannoda Truffe says! I've read it a few times and I'm feeling much better.

Thank you so much for your kind words. They really helped!

[Hatman Graduate in reply to shrinkingjaz]

Savour the prospect of completion. A fully fit you WILL achieve! And soon.

You are saving the best until last. Building yourself up, to get full benefit!

You are very welcome Jaz

[shrinkingjaz Graduate in reply to Hatman]

😊😊

[Annieapple Graduate]

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!

[shrinkingjaz Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you so very much! Lots of truth in what you have said 😊

[Debston Graduate]

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. ☺

[shrinkingjaz Graduate in reply to Debston]

I hope so! And I'm learning that even if the next run is difficult, that's okay 🙂

[Justexistin]

A set back is all you experience, we don’t do failure. Hope your feeling better soon.

[shrinkingjaz Graduate in reply to Justexistin]

I love how you have worded this, thank you!

[Morgan007 in reply to Justexistin]

Ah this made me think of my dad

He used to say don't worry it's just a temporary set back!

Thanks for reminding me

Miss him so much he died when I was 20, he was only 66. It's another reason why we joined C25K, try and get healthier

☺️

[shrinkingjaz Graduate in reply to Morgan007]

I'm glad you're trying to get healthier! It's one of the best things you can do for yourself, and this community is 100% behind you 😊

[Morgan007 in reply to shrinkingjaz]

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. 😊

[Morgan007]

I'm glad you didn't delete. It makes it real and shows what can be done to those of us just starting out

It's the reason why this forum is so beneficial 👍🏻

[shrinkingjaz Graduate in reply to Morgan007]

This means a lot. Thank you!