despondent

[kbed]

I have been doing park runs albeit coming last but at 67 years chuffed with myself, but had a week off as under weather started back saturday what a mistake only managed 1 lap feeling very down with myself for having to give up I have entered race for life I now need some encouragement feel like giving up HELP!!!!

[Hidden]

Sounds completely human and understandable to me. You just need to ease in a bit more as you recover. I've done plenty of shorter 2/3k runs while recovering from bugs, particularly this past winter which was awful. But I'm back up to speed now. Just gradually do shorter runs as and when you can. You can always do a combination of walk and run for the run for life. The main thing is not to get put off and give up altogether! You're doing ace

[kbed in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Ruth you have given me some encouragement next time out I will jog/walk see how that goes its just that i feel i had let myself down I don't like age getting the better of me though maybe some on park run thought silly old fool maybe not but again thank for your encouragement

[Hidden in reply to kbed]

No one's thinking anything like that. There's a woman at our parkrun who goes round with a walking stick and two carers in tow. It takes her twice as long as everyone else but it's amazing to see how she occasionally lifts up her stick and jogs a little. We all do the best we can. Compete with yourself not with others

[Juliejim 3lbs]

You need to give your body some time to recuperate. I'm sure within a couple of weeks you'll be back to doing the whole run again but you need to take it easy. You're doing great - there's no way I could complete a park run and I'm 21 years younger than you!

[kbed in reply to Juliejim]

Thanks for your encouragement it means a lot it's given me hope

[Surbie]

Never give up kbed, ease back in gently you can do the. Listen to your body and you will be fine. When is the rac for life?

[kbed in reply to Surbie]

Thankyou Surbie race for life is 4th June 5km

[Surbie in reply to kbed]

Plenty of time, take each day as it comes and stay positive. You can do this. I did the race for life about 6 years ago, couldn't run it all so walked some of the way. Everyone was so encouraging.

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Good morning kbed sounds like your a young 67.. Well done for taking running up.

Please don't under estimate the power of the body to recuperate, but allow yourself to slide back to your routine gently.

Enjoy shorter runs and build back up as your body allows.

You will enjoy the full race again before you know it.. keep on to your goal. 👟👟. 🎉🎉🎉

[kbed in reply to Minniewinny]

Thanks Minniewinny the mind was willing but legs just went to jelly i'd done run 1st April walk/jog it was hard but did it, you have given me encouragement I needed great big thankyou

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer in reply to kbed]

Well done you.. Keep to what you know and allow yourself to enjoy it.

Always let your body rest/slow down or stop when you need to.. it will last longer that way!!

ENJOY your runs and jogs and walks and every day of your life..

You set yourself the goal to do the run for life... As long as you are well enough.. Do it!! Don't allow emotions to put you off.. consider those endorphins after your run 👟👟

[Clover-patch 2 stone]

Just a thought kbed but how about following the NHS couch to 5k? It will probably be really easy for you but the sense of accomplishment will strengthen your confidence and your body strength while doing it all in a very sensible measured way. Sometimes back to basics gives us more than we expect😊