Didn't enjoy my run this morning and felt as though every step was a struggle. I'm trying hard not to let it bring me down though as I know we all have bad runs sometimes. I had a rubbish sleep last night so think that was a factor. I almost stayed in bed and didn't go out at all but forced myself out at 6.30am because I knew I'd be mad at myself later if I didn't go. I tried a different route too as I'm trying to vary it as much as I can but I just didn't enjoy it. Walked for a few minutes just after the 15 minute mark as I felt I was struggling and then when I started running again I had a mental battle to keep going. 3.3k in 27 mins today so definitely not my best effort. Rest day tomorrow and then hopefully a better run on Thursday.
Disappointed but not defeated : Didn't enjoy my... - Couch to 5K
Disappointed but not defeated
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we all have not so good days.. that's done now, time to focus on the next! You can do it!
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At least you got up and out! I did a shorter 20 minute this morning (tried Nike Running Club 1st guided run) and to be honest that 20 mins is just what I needed. Thought it might feel like a 'backwards step' but its done the trick and I'm looking forward to my next 30 min or 5K now.
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As you say, don't give yourself a hard time. You went out and ran! We all have runs we don't enjoy and they can catch us by surprise! Your next run will be better I'm sure!
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You did a run. You didn't have to.
You did a run. It's still a run, good or bad.
The next one will be different.
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The thing about a tough run is that it takes a tougher runner to get through it. I’m never disappointed with myself when I get to the end of these runs.
You beat a nightmare of a run... be very proud of that... disappointment doesn’t belong here!!!
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Everything going on in our lives can impact on our performance as a runner. Restedness, hydration and nutrition are at the top of my list of variables that need to be optimised to enable enjoyable running.
Keep running, keep smiling.