Disappointing run....

[sfb350]

I struggled with my run again this morning. It wasn't a disaster, I did a 2min38 second walk to warm up, then ran for 30 minutes and the last seven-ish minutes were a mixture of walking and running. There was a flat section where I tried to concentrate on lengthening my stride a bit but my legs felt tired most of the time and I couldn't quite get my breathing right.

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I just felt a bit,, well, flat about it - I had such a lovely time with my long run on Monday. I wonder if I needed an extra days rest after that, I also think it might be related to the "ladies' issues" that were discussed at length recently - that tends to wear me out. We're going away tomorrow morning and coming back Monday so I'm thinking of leaving my running shoes at home and having a full three days break from exercising and taking some iron tablets and B vitamins etc. Hopefully, I'll come back feeling refreshed .

I think perhaps I should have a bit of a plan rather than always seeing how far I can go (which hasn't worked this week!). I've been reading various other blogs here to get some ideas and I've downloaded a plan for increasing your speed over a 5k distance so I'll put something together based on those. I thought I'd aim for a comfortable 30min 5k, before trying to build up distance, although I'll probably treat myself to the longer fun run from time to time.

[MamaG Graduate]

Hi.

I've had a bad week too due to hormones Ran on Weds and should have done 28 mins (week 8) but had to give up at 25 mins having pushed through about 3 'barriers' along the way! Well.....I was purple and sweaty and extremely out of breath and to be honest I didn't feel well at all. Was due to run again today but still feeling awful (hormones still) so decided it's better to try tomorrow but I'm dreading it!

I know I should expect good runs and bad runs but I'm so scared that I'll be put off running all together if I suffer again tomorrow but I'm reluctant to leave it more than 3 days.....

Sorry this doesn't help you at all - I hope you have a nice weekend

x

[sfb350 Graduate in reply to MamaG]

I had a three day rest before my lovely run on Monday, when I stayed out for 1hour20mins - you might find it does you good. If you feel bad tomorrow, perhaps have a nice walk instead then run on Sunday instead, you might have more bounce by then

[MamaG Graduate]

1 hour 20?? WOW!!!

Up until now I have resisted walking as I think that once I let myself give in I will do it all the time - I think I'm just stubborn LOL

I'm going to head out first thing in the morning before I can talk myself out of it.

Looking back at your post I didn't realise you had done such a massive run on Monday - in my (non-expert) opinion you maybe needed more rest after that. If I was you I would just enjoy your weekend and pick up where you left off next week

x

[sfb350 Graduate in reply to MamaG]

I didn't run all of it - I did the first 5km at a run then the rest was a mixture of running, walking, skipping etc, mostly uphill. Over 6 miles in all but it felt great at the time ! Worth paying the price for now, if I'm honest

[TJFlute]

You're right: it wasn't a disaster, you are just not surprisingly tired. I would definitely have a weekend off!

Now ....what about that plan.....?!

[sfb350 Graduate in reply to TJFlute]

I'll be walking a lot, looking at classic motorcycles in Northwich, hopefully in the sunshine

[AliB1 Graduate]

As Teresa says it was a disaster but maybe a reminder that we should listen to our bodies more and if we are tired perhaps an extra day rest is a good idea!!

I too am hoping for sunshine tomorrow, well dry weather any way! Have a good weekend and enjoy the break from running

[Greg_M Graduate]

The hangover from a long session can go on a surprisingly long tine I have found. Much longer than you might think. I should just have a nice weekend.

Don't give up on the "how far can I run" sessions - how else will you know

Just no need to every time.

[sfb350 Graduate in reply to Greg_M]

I was thinking perhaps a once a week "how far can I run", plus an intervals run and a more gentle 30 mins. Now, today I feel as if I could make a decent effort but I'm not allowed to - supposed to be packing

[mair99 Graduate]

Sfb congrats on a truly amazing huge run... I bet it was lovely... Especially the high afterwards! Be kind to your body and give it a little extra rest... We all need it sometimes.

What sort of bikes are you into? I ride, though not often enough, a Kawasaki er6n. You like the classics?

We all have off runs from time to time, often not very prepared for them. I was a bit disappointed last night with my run. I'm trying to break the 7k/42min barrier but just couldn't get my breath after the first 5k and ended up 43.5 min... Not too bad I suppose. I could think of heaps of reasons why... Little sleep, stress at work etc but I came to the conclusion that they are all excuses and I let that little devil on my shoulder have his way... Will try again this week...

Enjoy your break. It will be good for you to have some down time too...

[sfb350 Graduate in reply to mair99]

I've got a few bikes but, like you, don't get to ride them often enough. The most modern is my Yamaha SRX400 - haven't got used to it yet and brakes that actually work scare me ! I've also got a TriBSA (Triumph engine in a BSA chassis) and all sorts of other stuff.

But back on topic, I can tell I need the break - my hips are sore just walking around (although we have done quite a bit of walking) so hope to get back on track next week

[mair99 Graduate]

Great bikes... Good idea to rest up. Maybe treat yourself to some pampering? A good massage does wonders for me when I am sore.