Nervous before a run?: Hi, can I ask if anyone... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,412 members158,563 posts

Nervous before a run?

Rachw8778 profile image
Rachw8778Graduate
6 Replies

Hi, can I ask if anyone else gets nervous before a run? I always seem to get butterflies before I head out...once I'm running I'm fine but I've no idea why I get so nervous (I even have to pop to the loo sometimes...a few times on some occasions!) I really can't understand why...just wondering if there's anyone that feels the same before a run?

Written by
Rachw8778 profile image
Rachw8778
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
6 Replies
back_to_18 profile image
back_to_18Graduate

I sometimes get a little apprehensive the day before a run. I suppose on that day I've thought about the run the previous day and am starting to think about improving the following day so the middle day is always when I think about it most.

CaroleC profile image
CaroleCGraduate

I've been running for a year and still get nervous before a run! Mind, when your long run is up to 10 miles, it sort of comes with the territory...!!

CaroleC

Beads profile image
BeadsGraduate

Always!

Rollertoaster profile image
RollertoasterGraduate

Yes I do! Got the dreaded w5r3 on Friday - I have butterflies just thinking about it!

I remember back in week 2, run 2 dreading Laura cutting in and telling me my nice pleasant warm up walk is over and it's time for my first run! I have been mainly fine since, until I entered week 5!

Moosele profile image
MooseleGraduate

At the beginning of the programme I did, no idea why though. When the longer runs started it stopped.

Rachw8778 profile image
Rachw8778Graduate

Thanks for all the replies guys...glad it's not just me :o) Even more nervous as I have my graduation run tonight and it's hoying it down...at least it'll keep me cool! :o) I haven't really done much running in the rain but I'm sure it'll be fun!

Happy running :o)

You may also like...

Why so nervous before each run?

I feel so nervous about going out on my training runs it is getting rediculous. What am I scared of,

Does anyone else get really nervous before a run?

C25K with anyone else, so it’s not as if I’d be letting anyone else down. So I’ve no idea why!...

Why do I get nervous before a run?

I always get really nervous before a run - butterflies, sweaty palms, dashing to the loo (sorry if...

Park Run - I'm Nervous

this park run? Are park runs a nice place to go? Although I'm excited I'm quite nervous. The...

Just completed W7R3 but I'm still very nervous before each run!

disasters, I still get very nervous before I start each run. Each time I finish a run I am...