Not my best run. I can think of lots of excuses – high stress levels, lack of sleep etc.. wanted to stop from mile one! Kept stopping but pushed on, trying to hit the set 4 x 2 miles. Went over on my ankle at mile 7 on some pebbles so took the next few miles easy, then it felt better so sped up again for the last 2 mile effort. Got it done, that’s the main thing!
From experience I know these are the type of sessions we can go into doubting ourselves, as we know what lies ahead and we don’t want to fail. I had that with a lot of my marathon sessions and I actually tightened up a bit, got anxious and didn’t enjoy them as I should. I think what I learned was to break them down into sections. So focus on the first 2 miles at target pace, knowing that would be comfortable. Then worry about the latter miles when they arrive. So that would be my feedback going into these type of runs, one mile at a time and then reassess. But really well done. The positives are you’ve just run a sub 2 half marathon, which a lot of my runners are striving towards as their main goal. You’ve done it in training feel rough. Better runs ahead for sure, just hope the ankle is ok. Also try not to be hard on yourself. You’re doing amazing, work so hard. Leave the judgement to me. So if you feel like you’ve had a bad run and want to be self critical, just pause, and say, “I’ll ask Simon, see what he says”. That should help with the mindset. Great running Lou.
Coach Simon 🍊
