Just done week 4 run 1. Already I’ve been thinking I’m not gonna make those 5 minute runs (47 tomorrow about 30kg too heavy recently had covid) I’ve also made it to week 4 twice before but then given up for 1 reason or another.
Anyone I did it woohoo. But my ankle started to feel sore (it did on my last run too)
So I’m gonna give myself 2 days off before next run.
How do you guys get through feeling negatively about your runs?
Well done! Oh believe me, even us more 'experienced' runners get the negative gremlins from time to time! I certainly do. Tricks are to run regularly, although of course 2 day breaks are absolutely fine. Making it a habit, part of your life, is key!Fimding new places to run also helps.
Try not to overthink a 'bad' run. There's no such thing. Don't worry about pace, keep it slow and relaxed.
That's it really! Best of luck
Thanks, I’m running on a treadmill (hard to run out doors at sea! Walking pace 4.3k running today was 6.5k Previous my run has varied from 6.5-8
So if I'm reading this right, you are running a 6.5minute kilometre? Or you are getting to that distance? That's pretty fast for a cto5k runner. Maybe I haven't understood though. If you are getting to that pace or distance it might explain why your ankle is sore. I would take it a bit slower.
Well done.
Perhaps this FAQ Post about mental approach will help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Stop making excuses, relax and enjoy yourself...........it is not a battle.
My approach was that it doesn't really matter whether I can or can't complete a run. Because C25K is a course, not a challenge and repeating runs that you don't complete is part of the course.
It's natural to think about how the next run is going to go, but try to think of it as an experiment or preparation rather than a target. In other words, it's not about thinking positively or negatively, but just showing up and having a go.
Most of the time, you end up surprising yourself with what you can do.
Exactly!😍
I don't know how to explain it but I always try to look for the positives.I too had pains in my calves and knees. Brought some decent running shoes and straps. Although I don't have the luxury of a treadmill, I run outdoors in the middle of the Icelandic winter.
After each run I reflect on what went well rather than what didn't.
7 weeks ago I struggled running for 30 seconds, now I can run for 25 minutes. I'm a chubby lad, well over 50 with metal inside one leg.
If I can do it, so can you.
Focus on what went well, how it made you feel, and how far you've come.
Good luck
Hey congrats on running for 25. My final goal is to be able to run 10k. Quite some way off yet though.
Can’t really run out side as I’m working on a yacht and the deckies would murder me if I went running on the teak in running shoes hence using a treadmill.
Though once I’m on leave in a couple of weeks it’ll be running out side. Might take the dog with me.
Well done Shaunie75 give your ankle some rest maybe even a week but just hang in there and keep trying.
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