Consolidation not going well!

[EPMcM]

I think I’ve hit a bit of a wall! I knew it was going too well and looks like I did speak too soon.

Consolidation Run 3 - not too bad but did slow to a walk about 4 minutes from the end. Run 4 - only got to 8 minutes before the heat got to me. Just back from trying again, and this time didn’t even make 5 minutes!

I’m not giving up but feel totally demotivated. It is really hot up here in NE Scotland, which is great for pottering about or sitting out in the garden, but not for me running.

I will continue to report Dear Reader!!

[Pol51 Graduate]

I had the same problem in week 8 and one of the people on here suggested and extra rest day! I took 3 days off in the end and I came back fighting!

[EPMcM Graduate in reply to Pol51]

Thank you - will give it a go!

[run_fat_girl_run Graduate]

its boiling! give yourself a break..its just one day...you are doing fine.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.......there are no rules now.......apart from the 10% rule, so walk if you need to or want to........that is not bad.

There will be a new June Consolidation Club for new graduates being posted tomorrow, so perhaps you could benefit from talking over your plans and seeing how others in a similar situation are doing.

[Speedy60 Graduate]

I'm not keen on the heat either; it looks a bit cooler by the end of the week. Don't be too hard on yourself, and don't think you always have to run for 30 minutes - it's yours to do as you please.

Good luck 👍