Week 7 Itch

[Turtle_wins]

I’ve just completed Week 7 and found it really hard 👎🏻 I had a good 25 min run at the end of week 6, and at the start of Week 7. But the third one went so badly I gave up halfway through and I’ve just repeated that run and had to stop after 23 mins. I think I need to repeat Week 7 as I can’t imagine running 28 minutes next week. I’ve tried slowing down, normally I’m between 6/7 min KM but I tried to run around 7.30 km today, I’ve tried changing my route and playlist but still struggling. Feel like I’m constantly clock watching to see how long I have left. Which is annoying as I’ve annoyed it up til now- any advice appreciated...?

[BlondieCanRun5k]

Heeeeeey x

Even though I'm a newbie myself and not as experienced yourself 🥉

What really helped me was sticking to a flat surface 🛣 and listening to tunes I loved and could sing 🎶 along to. Also before my run 🏃 having a banana 🍌 and throughout the day drinking plenty of water 💦!!

Also my mindset 🧠 as I keep thinking 💭 that I'm only walking 🚶 faster and not running 🏃 and really helped me!!

Most importantly please don't be defeated!! Keep on going you DEFFO CAN DO IT!!

[Turtle_wins Graduate in reply to BlondieCanRun5k]

Yes I think it’s a mind over matter thing definitely. I gave up last time on Week 6, so I think Week 7 was always going to be a blocker for me. I think I will repeat it and see how it goes before moving onto Week 8, as the thought of 28 mins run now to me is not a good one! 👎🏻😕

[BlondieCanRun5k in reply to Turtle_wins]

Awwwwwwww please don't think you've been defeated!! It's just a minor thing 😊

I think that the longer runs 🏃 are easier compared to the shorter ones!!

I know it's obvious 😅 but please just lower your pace 🏃 and don't think you failed as positive ➕ thoughts 💭 will pull you through.

You only lose if you've given up 🥉 and you haven't so that's fantastic 😊!!

I always listen 👂 to this song 🎶 when I'm feeling defeated it's in Arabic but with English subtitles 📝!! Have a listen 👂 and let it lift your spirits 👻 up!!

youtu.be/D7mg8zkmiy8(Not working as expected?)

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

You don't say why you gave up but to me it's one of 3 things.

1 you were out of breath. Solution is to run slower.

2 you were aching too much. Solution is to stretch and keep hydrated.

3 your brain told you that it was hard and you couldn't do it. Solution is to banish those thoughts and face the facts. The fact is you can do this. You've done it before and had a good run. Maybe this time you were unlucky and just had a bad run. It happens. But any bad run is better than no run.

You can do this. At this stage it's more of a mental battle than a physical one. So I would repeat w7r3 and then move on to week 8. Forget the clock and take your time and enjoy and benefit from the program👍😀

[Turtle_wins Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

I think it’s number 3! I think it’s my brain 🧠 I will have a rest day tomorrow and see how I get on Sunday. There was also a hill that I was avoiding so I just kept repeating the same stretch as I knew it was flat

[MontyMooDog Graduate in reply to Turtle_wins]

Sounds good to me. I've also got a hill on my route. Was a nightmare when I first started but now I've got fitter I hardly notice it!! But I put it off for a while and doubted myself. Hope to see a successful post from you in the next few days. Remember slow and steady and onward and upward!!!!😁😁👍

[Turtle_wins Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

Thanks 😊 I’ve done the hill before with no trouble but for some reason today I couldn’t face it! I’m sure after a rest tomorrow I’ll be eating to go on Sunday 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Gremlins. Don’t let the them win.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

I always count to half way, then count down to the end. Once you’re halfway, you’ve got less ahead than behind you. That helps 👍🏽

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Is it possible for you to slow down a little?