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Failed run post graduation ๐Ÿ˜“

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So I graduated last week and wanted to keep the momentum going..... went for my usual run on Monday and I managed to do the 30mins (although I missed Lauraโ€™s voice of encouragement) but today I went and just couldnโ€™t get into a rhythm and felt like I was limping so I stopped and turned around and went straight home.

I dunno did I give up too easily or did I just need an extra day of rest? Maybe Iโ€™m being too hard on myself and should just try again tomorrow after Iโ€™ve had a better night sleep ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

Ps sorry for the moany post

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agirlinwinter profile image
agirlinwinterGraduate

Sorry to hear that. Can I commiserate with you? I went for my first post graduation run today and I didnโ€™t enjoy it at all. I missed Jo and the app. I found it hard to get into a rhythm and I wanted to give up.

โ€ข in reply toagirlinwinter

Sorry to hear about your run too. Maybe itโ€™s just feeling a little lost without the app guiding us ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ but I will try again and I will be loading the C25K app for the extra encouragement.

Hope your next run is better ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

agirlinwinter profile image
agirlinwinterGraduateโ€ข in reply to

I will be doing the same. Iโ€™m running again on Friday. Best of luck to you for your next run.

motherduckling profile image
motherducklingGraduateโ€ข in reply toagirlinwinter

Just a suggestion if you are missing the guide - I recently discovered the Nike Run Club app that has a bunch of guided runs based on distance or time, or type of run - I have found them very encouraging so might be worth having a look!

โ€ข in reply tomotherduckling

Thank you motherduckling ๐Ÿ˜Š others have suggested it too so I will definitely be looking into it

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davelinksGraduate

It happens! It's no fail, just an off day,tomorrow's another day, chin up! ๐Ÿ˜‰

โ€ข in reply todavelinks

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š I will definitely try again

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pete1212Graduate

You havenโ€™t failed you went for a run and run for 30 min well done on your run HackneyGal keep going we have days that doesnโ€™t feel good but you got out there and run ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

โ€ข in reply topete1212

Thank you for you kind words. I will definitely be getting back out there

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Never use the f word here (fail), no harm in using Laura on the consolidation runs.

โ€ข in reply toAlMorr

Yeah Iโ€™ve decided I will play w9r3 when I next go out.

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dbeuro profile image
dbeuroGraduate

Don' t give up. Set yourself a goal. For the past 9 weeks you've had goal to aim for, now thats gone. I grad. Last week and have done two consolidation runs. I am keeping to my usual schedule of every other day. My goals are:

1. Run 5k each time even if it exceeds 30 mins

2. Run the local Park Run course as practice. I intend to start the Park Run in a few weeks time.

I still listen to wk9r3 but just keep running until I complete the 5k even though it exceeds the 30mins.

So set youself a goal(s) and keep consolidating till the habit sticks. Good luck.

โ€ข in reply todbeuro

Thank you for you advice.

I think I need to write down my plan (I like visual things), I did intend to keep my running days the same and run for 30mins each time. I will look into local park run courses. I will be playing W9R3 the next time I go for a run.

UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Too hard in yourself 100%. Youโ€™ve just completed a tough running plan, and you got a tough run today (happens to the best of us) without your in ear coach. Also, you didnโ€™t sleep well... thatโ€™s going to mess that run up so much. Well done for getting out there.

You can still have Laura for encouragement if she helps... nothing wrong with dialling up W9R3 and having her with you. Thereโ€™s other coaches out there too... I love Coach Bennett on Nike Run Club, he has a 30 minute run where he coaches you almost every step of the way, telling you how best to do the run... give it a try if you feel coaching will help you right now.

Not sure how long you ran for... Iโ€™d be taking a rest day and going again on Friday if it was more than a couple of minutes. Sometimes runs suck (coach Bennett even has a run called SUCKcessโ€ for the next time out), but generally that next run is smoother and easier.

Never beat yourself up over a run, just celebrate getting out there and crossing the start line, and relax before the next one.

Speedy60 profile image
Speedy60Graduateโ€ข in reply toUnfitNoMore

Agree with the Nike running app ๐Ÿ‘

Don't be too hard on yourself though. It takes a while to settle in to running on your own. Just go out there and do what you can.

โ€ข in reply toUnfitNoMore

Thank you, UnfitNoMore!

I will be listening to Laura the next time I go out and maybe look into the Nike run club and see how it is.

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Irish-JohnGraduate

It happens :) We are human, not machines :)

The other side of that coin is when you go out for a "taking it easy" run and run further, faster and easier than you would think possible ๐Ÿ˜‰

It keeps things interesting at least :)

Wishing you many happy miles in your future - and they are out there :)

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Jell6Graduate

Sometimes this happens, we abandon runs and then feel bad.

What I have learned, (and it's taken me 2 years) is that you don't have to run for 30 minutes, you don't have to run fast or far.

I set my timer now for a minimum time, generally 25 minutes, and this has really taken the pressure off. Then I wondered why was I feeling pressure?

You still got out there, feel proud ๐Ÿคฉ

โ€ข in reply toJell6

Thank you and I will keep this in mind when I next go out.

I did jump the gun and booked myself into a 5K run on Sunday so maybe thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m feeling pressured ๐Ÿ™ˆ but I will do what I can and continue to be proud of what Iโ€™ve achieved so far.

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RigpigGraduate

I used the week 9 run a few times after graduating because I missed the structure and the week 9 run is perfect for consolidating. After that I switched to Nike Run Club, It's a free app and there are a big selection of coached runs ranging from very short to very long. There are even some in there for when you need motivating. Try the "I Need a Win" Run. They are a bit American and can be somewhat cheesy but hey it's something to listen to with a structure. I listen to various podcasts now and find those distracting and just get on with the run.

โ€ข in reply toRigpig

Yeah I have been reading other post and I feel like I should play W9R3 a few times just until I feel ready to let go of the app.

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pete1212Graduate

I havenโ€™t long graduated myself but I mix my runs I go out 3runs a week and I do 3.5k and 5to6k run and 7k runs the running worlds your oyster run with what you are happy with I been wanting to a park run myself but got no confidence and I am stupid because I run 5k regular donโ€™t get yourself down on your runs do what makes you happy ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

โ€ข in reply topete1212

Wow sounds like your doing amazing ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ. Not stupid at all, sometimes it can be daunting doing something new. Your still getting out there and thatโ€™s the most important thing ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ

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Macyf

Can you not use the app once completed?

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NilsamGraduate

Sorry to hear you are feeling down, HackeyGal. You may of heard this...it's probably in a dozen of these posts but FAIL is just First Attempt At Learning and that's all it is. We all are learning and each time something does not go to plan we just have to learn from elements of it, move on and forget the rest. Wishing you all the best. Well done for posting so honestly...Great to learn from each other too. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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