So I failed...

[runcanada]

my first run. But who was I kidding. I went on holidays and walked often, but never ran. So I came back after 13 days of no runs and tried to pick up where I left off. Result....failed my first ever run. I could feel myself wanting to do it and cardio wise it would have not been an issue...but my leg cramped miserably.

So today I have downloaded W6 so that I can go back to build myself up this week.

Wish me luck...

[kayface Graduate]

Never think of it as failing - at least you made the effort to go out for a run, even if it was a bad one! That effort should always make you feel a little bit proud

Heading back a bit could be helpful, get your body back in the swing of things again. All the best, hope your next run is much better!

[runcanada Graduate in reply to kayface]

Thanks... the run was yesterday and I don't know how much I ran and how much I walked... I was too disappointed to take notice...lol. But I dusted myself off and did Wk6R1 today... I suceeded. Thanks I think the fact that I did the whole 9 week program without falter was hard on my ego when I couldn't do it yesterday.

[doggymum Graduate]

Agreed!! Being bothered is definately the hardest part so you should definately be proud of that. So, the run didn't quite go to plan, but it's nothing you can't sort out Us runners are nothing if not determined

Good luck!

[runcanada Graduate in reply to doggymum]

Thanks Doggymum... back in the saddle today. I couldn't even give it a days rest without trying again. I did the W6R1 faster than when I did it a few weeks ago so at least that is a plus... My legs are just very tight!! Amazing what can happen in such a short time... Onwards and upwards... I have to confess that I was a little scared that if I didn't get an accomplishment in that it would easlily turn into ditching the running... but here I am

[Pelephant Graduate]

You haven't failed. I can absolutely recommend John Bingham's book 'No Need For Speed' There's a wonderful section in it about how the runs/races which you don't finish are as much a part of the running experience as those in which you do really well. He argues that part of being a runner is listening to your body when it tell you NOT to run. Taking a few days break (or taking a step back in the plan) at the right time is far better for you than carrying on regardless and hurting yourself even more. You'll get there, I know you will!

[runcanada Graduate in reply to Pelephant]

Sounds like a good book... I would like to read it, I will look it up. Thanks!!

I think for me the issue was I had just graduated and only completed one post-grad run when I went on holidays...so I hadn't built up weeks of running at 30 minutes... I guess I will just have to compromise and make a new plan

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You definately didn't fail, you just did a shorter run to get back out there. You'll soon be back to 30 mins and interval are good for your fitness.