Running anxieties

[Berthabolt]

Just about to finish week 8 - I seem to yo-yo with having a rubbish slop around my route to the next time feeling euphoric. It makes me feel quite anxious beforehand - anyone else the same?

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Yes. Anxiety is such a difficult thing to deal with. Sometimes I can barely get out the door.

I tell myself it doesn't matter, that I can turn back and go home at any time after the 1st mile or so, by which time I always want to go a bit further as I start to feel a bit better...

The only way to deal with it (for me) is not to let it win! I am the one in control of my life, yes, I might feel bloody awful at times but I'm not allowing it to take over.

I have never yet cut a run short. I always feel better for persevering.

Don't let it win! 🤞🏻💪🏻🤪

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

I just realised you're new to the site, welcome aboard.

If you haven't already please do read the guide to the programme, it is so helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Rennur Graduate]

Some runs are better than others, there are no failures, only practice runs. You can analyse your runs and you can learn from them. But you can over-analyse and come to the wrong conclusions!