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W6r3 failed!! ๐Ÿฅต๐Ÿ˜ฉ

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So as it says. I didnโ€™t do too well. I completed it but had to walk briskly a few times during the run. Absolutely gutted. Not making excuses but I found it too hot running this time of the day (I normally run around 8am) and I am ashamed to say I over indulged last night on beer! I hardly ever do that!

My question is shall I leave it two days and run the entire week 6 again or just repeat w6r3? Iโ€™m not sure itโ€™s wise going straight for week 7? Anyone been in this position? I feel shit!!

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SteveWebboGraduate

Beer and Heat are two show-stoppers for me !!! You will smash it when hydrated next time :-)

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Thismumcanrun74Graduateโ€ข in reply toSteveWebbo

Thanks. I hope so. I am not a huge drinker at all and I can take it or leave it but that and the heat was difficult ๐Ÿ˜ข

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Speedy60Graduate

Repeat after me: it's not a fail, it's a practice run. ๐Ÿ˜

Lots of things can affect your performance. Personally, I'd leave it a couple of days and then try just that run again (at a cooler time of day). Its entirely up to you how you feel about it though.

Good luck.

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Thismumcanrun74Graduateโ€ข in reply toSpeedy60

Yes I like that - a practice run. I will attempt it again later in the week. Thank you x

Less beer get some water, rest up and nail that last run ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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Thismumcanrun74Graduateโ€ข in reply to

Sound advice! Thank you x

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dieOR5kGraduate

Sometimes we all need beer. It sucks to have to pay a price for it though. Youโ€™ll do fine next run.

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Thismumcanrun74Graduateโ€ข in reply todieOR5k

I knew I should have run tomorrow instead but never mind. Thank you, hopefully I will smash it next time x

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Decker

No worries, beer will dehydrate you which makes the runs extra hard especially in the heat. Water next time and youโ€™ll hit your mark. ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ‘๐ŸผAlso no time limits here. Just keep showing up and the results will come.

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Thismumcanrun74Graduateโ€ข in reply toDecker

Thank you. I wasnโ€™t feeling it even before the run so hopefully next time I will get there x

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Deckerโ€ข in reply toThismumcanrun74

You will! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘Š

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

NEVER use the fail word here on C25K, practice run, perhaps what you had the previous evening did not help, have a extra day off running, drink plenty of WATER the day before you run, repeat run 3 of week 6, no need to repeat runs 1 and 2, good luck.

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Thismumcanrun74Graduateโ€ข in reply toAlMorr

I will do that. Thank you. I feel much better as always after coming on here x

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduateโ€ข in reply toThismumcanrun74

๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพ

Donโ€™t beat yourself up .... take a couple of days off .... eat well, drink plenty of water, good sleep and do it again. Youโ€™ll be fine ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Thismumcanrun74Graduateโ€ข in reply to

I will try not to feel so down. Just had a little snooze now. I NEVER do that during the day. No more drinking for me a long while. Sticking to water x

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FreedomToRunGraduate

Practising for epic success!! ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŽ‰

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Thismumcanrun74Graduateโ€ข in reply toFreedomToRun

Absolutely!! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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IannodaTruffeMentor

This post about hydration seems pertinent healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Good preparation is crucial.......you can't just bolt on hard physical exercise and expect top performance if preparation is below par.

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Thismumcanrun74Graduateโ€ข in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thank you. I will have a read now x

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WorkingathomeGraduate

Oh I really feel for you! I think the others are right, call it a practice run and a lesson learned not to run after a heavy night, give yourself a couple of days off then Iโ€™m sure you will smash it! Good luck

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Thismumcanrun74Graduateโ€ข in reply toWorkingathome

Yes that was a practice run not a failed run. I will attempt it again in a few days and keep hydrated. Thank you x

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