After the euphoria of graduation... CR1 😱

[MinnieMoo55]

Wednesday was supposed to be my first consolidation 🏃‍♀️ and then I looked at the weather forecast ☹️🥺😖

Not just a bit of water 💦 but a yellow weather warning ⚠️ 🤯

Do I wait for Thursday or go today? Decisions decisions...

I guess I wanted to get a CR under my belt so thought I’d chance it. My muscles still felt a bit tight from Sunday so I took time for warm up stretches especially as I’m in this running lark for the long haul now 😊

I took Jo with me as others on the forum suggested and headed out.

Well, let me start with the excuses now 🤪

I’d not eaten or drunk enough in the day (perhaps if I’d been drunk I’d have found it easier!🤣😆) and I’d already walked 40 minutes to a meeting and back earlier in the day.

After 15 minutes it was getting hard, 20 minutes in and I wondered why I’d bothered as it was no longer fun! Even my tech didn’t want to work properly!! I took my armband off so I could watch the clock run down, slowed right down and dug in.

Well I made it through 30 minutes, so one CR down, but I’m going to try to forget that 🏃‍♀️

The best bit was the cool down stretches! 😏

[Tendance]

Well done, another 30 min run under your belt, the next one will be better, you made it out and got it done, that is what counts 🤗X

[Hidden]

Try not to overthink it. It’s a run done and there will be another to think about soon

Well done for getting out there

[MinnieMoo55 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your kind, motivating words. I know you’re right really 😏

[nowster Graduate]

Some runs are just not as good as others. It happens. Hopefully your next one will be better.

[MinnieMoo55 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Me too! 😁

[annaruns Graduate]

Bad runs are always going to happen! Even when at my fittest, I’d have days where my runs were absolutely terrible. Well done for getting through it and on to the next one!

[MinnieMoo55 Graduate in reply to annaruns]

Thank you 😊🙏

[RacingintheStreet Graduate]

Well done you 👌 I’m having some ‘up and down’ consolidation runs but as everyone has said they are all ‘one more run’ 👍

The weather is a pest right now though ☔️💨☔️

Keeps putting things back 🤷🏼‍♀️

I don’t mind getting caught in the rain but not getting soaked before I get out my garden gate 😂😂

[MinnieMoo55 Graduate in reply to RacingintheStreet]

So true about the weather and getting soaked! 😆

Next I’ll be complaining about the ⏰ going back! 😂😂

Let’s hope our runs get easier and less ups and downs 😊

[RacingintheStreet Graduate]

Indeed , just need to keep getting out there 👌🏃🏻‍♀️

[alacow Graduate]

I think the only thing is to just keep going. You definitely deserve kudos for keeping to the 30 mins.

I've now done 19 consoliodation runs (or whatever you wnt to call them) and the results have been mixed, but mostly good,

I've had to cut things short on 2 or three bad days, but on the other hand, I've also now managed to run for 48 mins, which I can't help feeling a bit chuffed about.

Good luck with the next few!

[MinnieMoo55 Graduate in reply to alacow]

48 minutes running is good going and reassuring for me especially when you’ve had days when you’ve stopped earlier than 30 minutes 😁

I guess I forget that when I started W1 I couldn’t easily run 60 seconds and now I can run 30 minutes even if it is a slog at times!

I may just be a slave to my own expectations when it’s not necessary 😊

[Cmoi Graduate]

I graduated C25K a few months ago and I still have runs when work/weather/weekend wine/whatever conspire against me. On the good days, though, it's amazing! Just stick with it, and don't beat yourself up if things don't always go to plan. Happy running!

[MinnieMoo55 Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

It’s good to know that everyone has not so good days but it doesn’t mean it’s forever 😊

I’ll definitely get back out there 😊

[CazzaW Graduate]

Well done for getting out there and getting another 30 mins chalked up 💪 sounds like you’d had another busy day 😬 I’m sure your next one will be more enjoyable 😊

I always find the ‘after’ stretches the best bit 😆

[MinnieMoo55 Graduate in reply to CazzaW]

I’ve been very naughty 🤪and haven’t been doing stretches like I should have been either before or after. I think if I’m going to be in this for the long haul I’d better start taking the stuff outside of just lifting my legs in a 🏃‍♀️ motion more seriously!

The ‘rain’ tomorrow is actually a storm so definitely not just a bit of water 💦 so glad I got out there even if it didn’t go as planned 😊

I hope all goes well for you tomorrow 🙌

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to MinnieMoo55]

Thank you 😊 but I have to intention of going out in the rain which is now forecast 😂 will try and choose my moment! Looks like there maybe a window of opportunity at midday but it’s going to get warm again 😏

Slap your wrist 😲 not before or after 😱 I’ve started to set aside an hour now (which I know is easy for me and I’m lucky I have that luxury) as by the time I’ve got myself sorted out with bits and bobs 🙄 warmed up, run and stretched after, that’s how long it takes!

Just seen your other post too. Again, I was lucky enough yesterday to have time to spend reading the recommended links and consolidation stuff so have a bit of a plan but I shall definitely be doing 3 weeks of (hopefully) 3 runs of 30 minutes before I even start to think of longer or shorter 😬😂

[Speedy60 Graduate]

I love that you say you're into running for the long haul now. Hold on to that when you have a bad run. We all have them - it's how you deal with them that makes you a runner.

Good luck 👍

[MinnieMoo55 Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Thank you 😊

I love your post about judgement day, whether to keep running or to stop. I’m sure we will all have one of those moments and I hope I don’t let the 🦥 gremlins get in the way 😁

In running I’ve definitely found something that is for me rather than my work, my children, my partner, my dog, my parents... the list goes on and that makes it precious 😊

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to MinnieMoo55]

Thank you. You never know what reaction your words will have and it's nice to know that post struck a chord and is still encouraging people. It just goes to show that early struggles are a common experience.

Chin up and push on through. The rewards are worth it. X

[Reluctantrunner500 Graduate]

Well done! These things are sent to try us. I’ve had similar problems- forgot water bottle, Lycra running trousers feel they are falling down (maybe I’ve lost weight!) tech fails me and there is no music of voice in my head spurring me in. But I finished my fourth consolidation run last night. No faster, but I did it.

It’s not easy but at least we are doing it!

[MinnieMoo55 Graduate in reply to Reluctantrunner500]

That’s brilliant 😊 I do know I’ve just got to push through this 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I also know the water bottle feeling, I don’t feel I can run without it, just in case I should ever need it 😆

[LottieMW Ambassador]

You did it...it’s done ✅ Well done and on to the next. I usually run on a Tuesday, but really wasn’t feeling it for various reasons ☹️

Hope to get out today after the storm has passed...want to get in 2 more scenic runs this week before Welsh Lockdown 😬

[Pushingit Graduate]

How strange. I graduated on Friday and did a lovely run with my beginners running club in Sat and actually felt I could run further than 5k. Then Monday came and my legs were heavy and I couldn’t run. I managed 4K with a few stops.

Today it’s raining so can’t get out there. Hoping tomorrow is going to be a better run.

As long as we keep it up I’m sure we will have good and bad days. X

[MinnieMoo55 Graduate in reply to Pushingit]

Beginners running club sounds good motivation 🏃‍♀️😊