w4r2 sadness

[Crow277]

ok so first failed run today stopped 3 mins into final 5 mins actually wasnt the running or breathing my mental n motivation just wasnt there today i was pretty tired today hense leaving the run til later in the day n i just stopped really kicking myself to be fair i really shoulda just put this run off 1 day oh well il just repeat this run hopefully my mood is better in a couple days its already starting to pick up after the run lol

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Not a failed run !It's a practice run !

Don't beat yourself up about it , I'm sure if you give it another go at your usual time you will be fine .

I find it really throws me off track sometimes if I run at a different time 🤔

[Crow277 in reply to Instructor57]

yeah im putting it down to one of those days mate lol im already getting excited bout the next run that almost complete run has put me in a better mood i actually feel right now a few hours later that i could smash it out but dont want to push my body too much so il wait til next run

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on getting to week 4 and run 2 of C25K, never use the fail word here on this forum, you can repeat any runs or week's if you wish to, put that run down as a practice run, take a extra day off running and repeat it a little slower than you did the first time.

[Crow277 in reply to AlMorr]

cheers man na wasnt a speed issue today lol

[Dendev75 Graduate]

Don’t think of it as a failed run, it wasn’t a waste of time or effort as you still got out there and did a run. You’re wise to listen to your body and decide that you can attempt it another day, keep going 👍🏻

[Liono Graduate]

Put it down to experience - you've learned something that will make you a better runner.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Don’t think about the three minutes you didn’t do. Think about all those running minutes you did and celebrate them. All that’s happened is your programme will have a W4r2version one and two. Nothing lost. Something gained! That’s not a failure. Good luck for next time.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Everything going on in our lives can impact on our performance as a runner. Restedness, hydration and nutrition are at the top of my list of variables that need to be optimised to enable enjoyable running.

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[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate]

A run is a run regardless of whether you complete the time or not. You’ll do it next time out xx

[ElleRee Graduate]

Some runs are shorter than others. At least you started your run. When I feel defeated at the start I use the run/walk method and it helps. You are amazing -don’t forget that

[Runforthedress Graduate]

Well done for getting out anyway. I’m on the same week. When I’ve over done it with walking miles on top of running I just take an extra day, relax and maybe treat myself to a meal I really fancy and get an early night. Sleep is amazing for resetting your mind. Keep going 😃