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What’s happened to my mojo??

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FrisselsGraduate
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I’ve just completed W7R3. I should be pleased, but I’m feeling quite ‘empty’ for some reason. I’ve found week 7 hard - not the running, but my attitude. Yesterday I thought of every reason under the sun why I shouldn’t run today. I even dreamt of failing. This morning it was raining and it was a real mental battle to get out of bed. I couldn’t run in my usual place (sports field), so I ran on pavements for the first time. My first run on hard surfaces and first run in the rain. Still, I don’t have the sense of achievement I’ve had in previous weeks. Any suggestions from this supportive group??

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weejillymc68Graduate

It will come back, I found that these week I didnt enjoy my last 2 runs at all after being buzzing I had got so far but this morning loved it 😁

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IssywhizzGraduate

Must admit my mojo went in week 7. Bizarre really, as I have read a few similar posts too. I have no words of wisdom as to why, but I will say carry on, you’ve come so far. I just completed run 2 of week 8 and I do really have to motivate myself to get out but then I have that feeling of elation once I’ve completed the run and try to hold onto that for the next one. I am wondering though, when is it you look forward to a run, am hoping that comes soon.... 🙈😊

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Dolphin-Girl in reply toIssywhizz

If we get to feeling good after maybe the looking forward isn't as important...? Maybe 🙈

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BeatlesforeverGraduate

I think week 7 is really tough mentally. I had the same sort of 'meh' feeling throughout, not because the runs were tough physically but I just felt really flat. All I can say is that week 8 felt a lot better, not sure why. Maybe week 7 is a bit like a Thursday - very nearly the weekend but not quite there yet! Keep going, and maybe change your route, your playlist or the time of day when you run? I've graduated this morning for the second time and it's such a great feeling! You're very nearly there, you can totally do this! 👍👣👣

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Dolphin-Girl

This sounds like me. I felt that way all through week 7. I'm at run 3 of week 8 and for the first time in a few weeks tentatively looking forward to go.

It's not about the feeling, but remembering why you started. The feelings do come back.

And be proud of yourself. You've kept at it until here. Yay you! That required lotsa stickivitis....

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davelinksGraduate

Yes, it is blooming hard, but think of the health benefits that running can give and where you've got to in the plan, you are winning! most of us go through those feelings, you have to push on through with willpower & determination and you'll reap the benefits of your efforts, graduation isn't that far away, which will feel euforic.

You can slightly tailor c25k to you lifestyle, there's no hard and fast rules, like adjusting the timing of your runs if it's raining, I don't go running in the rain if I can avoid it, but if I get caught in the rain while I'm out running, oh well! it's only a water, the skins waterproof! 😊

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EThomasGraduate

I think it is something to do with week 7. I had my worst feeling run of the programme on week 7 run 2. I took an extra days rest and changed route which helped. I'm now about to graduate, hopefully tomorrow. It will get better just continue to trust in the programme. Good luck for your next run.

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Luvlollyboo

I’m tackling run 3 of week 7 tomorrow and have been so close to packing in. Mainly because it’s out of my comfort zone. It’s not easy; it is a mental challenge if nothing else. And the times my inner voice has asked me what the point is: who am I doing this for? Where is this going in the long term?; am I really going to be doing this over the course of my life?....

And yet, up I get.

I think because the feeling of packing in will feel worse (one of letting myself down) than the challenge in that moment of getting going and at least trying.

Then, having the surprise of finishing and the sense of reward.

Week 7 has brought all of those feelings to the fore: perhaps because we are nearly there but not quite. And it’s still an effort.

Come on. Let’s keep going.

One day it may bring ease and joy. Maybe in fact in the next run!

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FrisselsGraduate

Thank you all for your replies. It’s good to know I’m not the only one who feels like this sometimes. Let’s see what Week 8 brings!

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IssywhizzGraduate in reply toFrissels

That’s more like it 😉💪🏻

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