Worst run ever! 😭😭😭

[ele123]

Oh my God! 2 min in my W8r2 my headphones were out of battery 😳😳😳 I was lost! I always run according to my music, I know I have to run 8 songs etc. I even use the same playlist most times because I know the songs and what comes next etc this really helps me. Oh Jesus I was lost. I could still hear Laura on my arm band but wasn’t good enough. I think I wanted to stop at least 20-30 times. I honestly don’t know how I managed. The last minute I was running with the phone in my hand counting down the seconds! It was horrible 😭. When I checked Strava I was sooo much slower than previous runs and obviously ran less. And to top it up it was very hot. Goes to show what music does to our brain, if there weren’t enough experiments to prove the effects of music here is another case study 😂😂😂. Plus I’ve never felt so tired after a run before. Having a shower and taking myself for a nap because I feel sorry for myself and want to forget about it! 😐😐😐😐

[Frenc Graduate]

I so agree! Without music it is a million x harder. I’ve actually left the gym before because I forgot my headphones. So I am very impressed you completed the run! Well done!!! Don’t forget to charge your headphones 🎧 for the next run 😀👏🏼🎧.

[ele123 Graduate in reply to Frenc]

I am to busy feeling sorry for myself to feel proud or impressed 😂😂😂 thank you 😊

[Emn1976 Graduate]

Well done for keeping going! That’s dedication!

[ele123 Graduate in reply to Emn1976]

Thank you! It was more like I already ran 2 minutes and they are not being wasted, then I already ran this far I am not repeating this bloody run more than dedication to be honest 😂😂😂😂

[Emn1976 Graduate in reply to ele123]

Oh I hear you on that lol that’s what keeps me going the having wasted time doing it if I don’t complete what I said I was going to do lol

[hoggle1 Graduate]

I totally resonate with what you are saying, I tried a podcast once and totally hated it. Am really paranoid about phone/headphones battery life for that reason. My partner and son both run with no music, don't get how they do it.

[ele123 Graduate in reply to hoggle1]

Hopefully never again for me 🤪

[B6ETE]

You still did it though. Good for you!

[ele123 Graduate in reply to B6ETE]

Just about and it really impacted me physically and emotionally 😂😂😂😂

[QuadroVEINia Graduate]

I’m sorry to hear that. Sounds similar to my W8R1 run from Monday so completely get where you are coming from.

All that matters now is it’s done so put it behind you, rest up and look forward to your final run for W8.. and then its graduation week! (...and I know you won’t but just in case don’t forget to put your headphones on charge!!)

Well done.👊🏽

[ele123 Graduate in reply to QuadroVEINia]

Yes I reas your post too, oh well it’s done and dusted now and hopefully the next 4 runs will be amazing! Oh yes the little buggers are charging non stop now 😂😂😂 enjoy your next runs too 😊😊😊

[SassyF Graduate]

Gosh what a slog for you- but great that you managed to overcome the inconvenience of it all! That’s determination for you - well done!

Completely hear what you say about music though, I’m constantly listening to music and couldn’t be without it for my runs.

Just think... after your next run you’ll be in ....WEEK 9! 🤩

[ele123 Graduate in reply to SassyF]

Thanks Sassy, next one should be better I am running on Sat with my friend to support her first long run W5R3, but I have to do 8 min more, still is nice to have a bit of company for a change and hopefully it won’t be a drag! And then week 9 bit***s!!! How are u getting on with your runs? Have you found any apps u can recommend or any routines you follow etc? 🤗🤗

[SassyF Graduate in reply to ele123]

I think it would be good to run with a friend, at least you’ll be keeping at a conversational pace! Something different isn’t it!

Yeah I’m getting on ok with my consolidation runs... we’ll all two of them so far. I used Nike run club for the guided 30min run on Monday and yesterday I just ran to music and used map my run for the time & distance and that was fine too, I’ll just keep doing it like that for a few weeks and then see how I feel. I think I’ll go for Ju-ju’s magic plan to 10K, but for now I’m happy enough to keep doing the 30mins and then gently increase my distance to get me to the 5K as a standard run distance.

I’ve registered for the Park runs too... so that’ll be fun! 😎

[ele123 Graduate in reply to SassyF]

Cool! I’ve downloaded that Nike one and was going to give it a try too after but would also maybe venture in trying a 10 k one because why not? I think there is a park run too on the IOM my brother in law was telling me about. I just want to find something that hopefully keeps me motivated. Oh yeah of course I will send u pics, the medal was inspiration from you so for sure 😂😂😂🤗🤗🤗🤗

[ele123 Graduate in reply to SassyF]

I’ve also ordered my medal btw 😂😂😂😂 should be on time! My friend and my sister said they will make like a ceremony for me lol I can’t wait

[SassyF Graduate in reply to ele123]

Love it! ♥️

Please take photos of your medal ceremony... I really want to see them. 🥇

[Skyblueandblack Graduate]

Only four more runs. Only four more runs!!!!

[ele123 Graduate in reply to Skyblueandblack]

Oh yessssss!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[Buglet14]

I know what you mean with the music, I'm sorry you had a bad run but well done for keeping going!

[ele123 Graduate in reply to Buglet14]

Thank you! Hope it’s the last one 😂😂😂 such a dreamer 😂😂