Wow that was one of the most difficult long 'runs' I have ever done! I don't even want to call it a run because I'm pretty sure I walked more of the 9 miles I was meant to do than actual running. Every single step was a battle and I hated every moment of it. I even broke down and cried halfway through!
I was well rested, I fuelled correctly, had enough sleep the night before but my mind was just not in the right place, I had no motivation and I just didn't want to run. So I ran in spurts and the only thing that kept me going was my film music I was listening to.
Now I could have cut the 'run' short but I was determined to complete the distance even if I had to crawl, so at least I actually managed to get to just over 9 miles.
I was grateful for the lovely countryside views though and I'm sure I'll bounce back! It's always the hard runs where you learn the most, not the easy ones! And, on the plus side, my new protein bars came in the post yesterday! 😀
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Massive well done for making the distance you’d set out to do, regardless of the fact you walked lots and hated it RC. Those runs suck, but they’re the ones which make us appreciate the good ones even more (of which there are so so many more ...)
You still went out, you could have turned back at any time, but you didn’t. You soldiered on. 👊 Now it’s history. The next run will be better. This week’s weather has taken a toll on all of us, surely. I’m doing 2 x 2 rest days this week, which is unheard of for me.
You’re doing brilliantly with your training and this is just a tiny blip. 😘
Aaahh no. Well I guess there had to be a less smiley run simply by the laws of probability. You got something out of your system there, maybe one day you will realise what it was, maybe not. It doesn't matter, it's gone and left on the trail where it belongs.
No 9 mile run is a total failure - 9 miles is a long way and means even longer than ever on your feet if you don't manage to run all the way! You practised some good endurance skills in that training run👍👍👍
I now eat PHD Smart protein bars (since MyProtein reformulated my fave) - you don't have my Dark Chocolate and Raspberry flavour there, but it's delicious if you're a dark chocolate fan (the raspberry is nice and tart too and the intense flavours do a fab job of hiding the protein taste!).
Remembering c25k and slogging on for a mile and a half posting and everyone saying we all get tough runs, wow for slogging on for a whole 9 miles that’s impressive, i can’t even imagine that, the best is it’s over and you kept going which is really impressive
You showed amazing resilience here and this is what will get you where you want to go. I know you feel a bit down but no need to be. You'll get there in the end and look back today as an obstacle you overcame.
Not every run can be a good one, but there's something good in every run.
You completed your goal, that counts for a hell of a lot. You now know you can do it (even when really not feeling it), and it will be much easier with all parts of you in agreement next time. I get emotional and cry in runs quite frequently. I also whoop, shout, sing, talk (to myself usually), whatever it takes.
Good on you for keeping going ... that’s one strong mind and sheer determinedness you have. Great distance too. Stay bright RC and focus on what you achieved which is far more than you think.
Nine miles is an achievement!! You kept going and conquered. 😊 A run/walk also goes by the name of Jeffing, a well known training technique for building stamina 😊😊. Well done you!
Like the look of your protein bars, going to check them out. 😃
I'm on a HM training plan and last week the 8 mile run wasn't good at all. I walked at several points but, like you I completed the run and this week my 9 mile run though tough was better with no walking.
Weather, mind set, alcohol, whatever the reason we are all on this running rollercoaster, its ups and downs but we hold on till the end!!
Well done on your tough run and 🤞 for a better one next time x
Oh poor you, sounds awful. I had one of those a couple of weeks ago. (I was so embarrassed about my time I deleted it from Strava) As other people have mentioned you will have learnt a lot from your run and you’ll go from strength to strength. Very best wishes for the rest of your training.
I feel your pain Redcello, I reckon there's been a lot of runs with unintended jeffing going on lately, just to make it to the end!
I know a couple of mine have and though it doesn't come naturally to me, I'm trying to see it as a technique to get the miles under my belt and keep my heart from exploding 😆, rather than a failure.
Keep your chin up, the next run can only feel better 👍
Ah, sometimes the run does not go your way. The hard, crappy runs are often the ones that teach the best, deepest lessons later on. You pushed through and got your distance in. You’ll bounce back, keep on pushing yourself! 👍🏼💪👊
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Has anyone ever used the cross road method of doing long runs? Also should I as a friend suggested take one run at a time? 
Is it bad to skip a day!?
Getting closer to the hm distance!
