Week 6 R1. That was a surprise

[FreedomToRun]

All set up after my good week 5 run 3 which I really enjoyed. Then oh dear. I really struggled. Tried a morning run. The intervals seemed tough. I kept going but really felt it.

Why is that? I can keep going for 20 minutes but the intervals get me?

I should be pleased as I did it but feel a bit flat. 😨

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

You're not alone. It's a very common experience with W6R1 - no-one know exactly why, but don't worry about. Carry on as you are!

[Nickyboo Graduate]

It sounds like this experience is fairly common. I am due to do W6 R1 so will see how it goes! The main thing is you did it and can move on to the next one- well done for keeping going!

[Geggsy Graduate]

Everyone has good and bad days. It's natural. You'll bounce back.

We're at just about the same point. My next run is W5R3... the first longer run of 20 mins. I'm actually looking forward to it.

[weddingsinger Graduate]

I had this exact thing yesterday. Did week 5 run 3 on Friday and was jubilant. Even felt I could have gone on for a minute or two more. Yesterday I did week 6 run 1 and was so tired it wiped me out and I didn't recover until the evening I was a bit puzzled, but it seems common. I wish I knew why...