Hi all. Week8 run2 has resulted in my first failure since starting the program. I thought it would happen long before I got this far to be honest.
I don’t know what happened, felt upbeat upon starting my run then hit the brick wall I’ve been reading about.
I just felt like I had been totally drained of energy.
Confidence and “I’m a runner now” feelings are out the window😔
Will gladly listen to any advice.
Thank you.
It's pretty much the law to have a rubbish run somewhere in weeks 7-9, whether it just feels ghastly or needs to be repeated because you didn't run the whole thing. You're into a new mental stamina ballgame. And it is good to get it out of the way because so much of being a runner is not being derailed by this sort of thing. Remember, you have 22 successful runs under your belt!
hi, thanks for your reply. Yes the 22 runs sort of made me feel invincible, even at 57 years old. I suppose I’m just feeling disappointed with myself. I did stay out for my 28 minutes, I had 4 walk breaks though. I’ll go again Saturday. Thank you
Firstly we don’t use the F word here, that was a practise run, you got off the couch and went out? you ran just for less time than you expected? Awesome, be proud, you’ve kept going on this program for8 weeks.
Secondly, everyone gets tough runs that just don’t seem to happen, take a rest day or two, go a bit slower and go again , we will be here to cheer you home
hi. I won’t be using the F word again! I’ll go again Saturday and get the job done. I found the run a lot tougher than Mondays 28 minutes for some reason. 🤷♂️
Thank you.
😀lots of reasons a run is tough and it’s always a bit disappointing when it happens but if you start nice and slow on Saturday you’ll get the time, and we always learn something from the tough runs
in my head I’m already half way through Saturday’s run😁
I’ll let you know how I get on.
Thanks again.
I’ll look out for your post, I do remember a totally awful run about week 7, it went wrong from the start and I returned home after about 9 minutes feeling totally rubbish but next time out breezed it, C25K took us about 3 months but i can now run a gentle 10k and have several times so slow and steady gets us there in the end
Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.
PRACTICE RUN not FAILURE!!!!!
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.
This FAQ post expands on the theme. healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5....
and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.
Enjoy your journey.
hi, thanks for your reply.
I will have a good read of the info you have sent me.
I am totally new to running and know nothing about the effects of hydration, nutrition etc.
Thank you.
Check out the guide linked above and if you want a bit more slightly technical info, then browse through the FAQ Posts here healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
thanks again
No run is a failure, you went out and did your best! I joined this forum at week 7 because i too was struggling. The advice i was given was slow down my pace. I thought i couldn't possibly do that, im slow enough already but i listened and it worked! I am a snail but slowly increasing pace naturally the more i go out. I have run 35 minutes now and it's all because of the fantastic advice i was given.
Give it another go and im sure you will get there. Good luck x
hi, thanks for reply. I reckon if I went any slower snails would pass me! I think I start off too fast. Thanks again.
Hi, this really does happen to everyone occasionally. I did c25k in the first lockdown and am still running regularly. I went out last Saturday for a so called "long" run on my current plan and after 15 minutes just knew it wasn't going to happen, I was totally drained just as you described in your post. I took a VERY gentle jog home, drank plenty of water, chalked it up to experience and tried again on Monday when I ran better than I have for a couple of weeks.
In my case I am pretty certain that it was lack of hydration on the day BEFORE the run (last Friday was a busy day)-I get caught out now and again but as you have found out it's all part of being a runner.
Good luck on Saturday-now go and have a drink !!!
hi. Yes I think hydration is my problem, I don’t drink nearly enough water. Time to switch from coffee! Itching to go now, Saturday isn’t coming quick enough.
I'm a big coffee drinker too-espresso all the way.- To improve my hydration I try to have a glass of water everytime I have coffee-it helps except on days when I am too busy to make the coffee!
I drink way too much coffee. I found water boring then the wife suggested I add cranberry cordial to it. It’s ok but just isn’t Nescafe! I’ll get used to it I suppose.
I wouldn’t let it get to you. You might have run too fast or maybe it was just an off day. We’re human and these things happen and are also the joys of being a runner. Do the run again and you’ll probably do it without a problem.
hi. I definitely start off too fast, lesson learned. Fingers crossed for Saturday. Thank you.
No such thing as a bad run. You are still faster than a couch! 😆 You are doing great. 👌
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