First consolidation run.. not a failure but only managed 20 mins 😞

[JulesL69]

I put this off until today, I was going to run Friday but wasn’t feeling great, still felt under the weather today but better than yesterday.

Off I went with enthusiasm, didn’t go out early as had office desks to assemble this morning when they arrived ... if I see another flat pack box I will promise to myself not to move again !

Anyhow, with pooch and hubby in tow we ran around a park we haven’t been to before, still getting used to the new area. It was full of dogs so I was happy that hubby had control of Luna 🐕 so I could concentrate on myself ( I know, very selfish of me 😂) After 5 mins I was distracted by the need to pee 🙈. Continued for 10 mins then found a bush! Felt so much better, however, I just didn’t have the energy to complete 30 mins. Only managed 20 mins but I’m happy with that.

I’m going to rest for a couple of days and then come back with more energy and hit the 30 mins again.

Happy running to all my fellow graduates 🎓 🏃‍♀️ and a good weekend.

[JetsNanna Graduate]

Surely, if we’ve learnt anything from this program it’s that no run is a ‘fail’. 20 mins running is better than not running at all so be kinder to yourself. 🤞🏼It’ll be different when you do your next run.

Looking at your previous posts it does look as if you have a naturally swift pace - maybe slowing down would lead you to being able to do a ‘steady’ 30 minute run with relative ease and consistently - I read over and over again on here that slowing down is the best way to get the condition that you need to eventually speed up.

Happy running 😊

[JulesL69 Graduate]

Yes, you are quite correct, 20 mins is 20 mins.

Normally pace is okay, but I feel like I’m coming down with a cold so less energy, I will see how I get on my next run after a couple of days rest, will adjust pace if I need to also. ☺️