W7 R1 - I did this all wrong, looking forward to my second attempt

[sally1993]

It’s not a fail, cos it’s only a fail if you stop completely, but I don’t know what I was thinking!

I was in a weird place yesterday and I think I just needed to run? I was telling myself the whole time to slow down but the devil on my shoulder kept saying keep going you’re fine you can do this you feel great.

How many times have I made this mistake!!!

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Don't stress about it Sally, think of it as a practice run ! Have a day off , get yourself in a better place then you will smash it ! 😁👍

[sally1993 in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you! Yeah I know I can do it cos I’ve done it before I just need to pace myself 🏃🏼‍♀️. I like the idea of it being a practise run.. I still got out there and got moving! Just too fast 😂

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to sally1993]

Absolutely, you know pace is crucial for the longer runs !

Try and run slower than your natural pace at first so you have plenty left at the end 👍

[Roxdog Graduate]

I think it's common to set off too fast in these longer runs of the programme. It is a fine balance, and a mistake I made a few times. You'll get used to getting your pace right. It wasn't a fail, just an experiment!

[sally1993 in reply to Roxdog]

😁🥰 thank you! 👩🏼‍🔬 here’s me doing an experiment

[nowster Graduate]

Chalk it up to experience. You know what to do next time.

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

That pesky devil.. 🙊 You’re doing so well Sally - such an inspiration to me down the road behind you.

I think your pesky shoulder devil gets involved with that ‘have to run’ feeling too ☺️ I’m waiting until Friday for W5R3 in the hope that I can hit it with more energy but I know my trainers will be whispering to me tomorrow ☺️

Keep it up 🙌🏼😎

[sally1993 in reply to acountrycabbage]

Good luck for friday I really enjoyed that run xx

[Nilsam Graduate]

You have the right approach. Sometimes you need to just run. Well done for having a go and good luck for next time. 😎👩‍💻👀

[sally1993 in reply to Nilsam]

Thank you for the support, it was like someone had put me on fast forward and then suddenly someone pressed stop! 😂 looking forward to the next one ☺️ x