Mission 40 10k TIME Trial: What HAPPENED?

My 10k Time Trial to round off the Mission 40 series.
I decided not to take the camera, as it detracts slightly from my focus and running ability, if I’m worrying about getting footage whilst trying to run a PB.
I picked a day I was fresh, weather was pretty much perfect and a route that was flat, clear and without issues.
00:00- Intro
00:34- Preview / Plan
02:46- Review / What Happened?
05:02- Analysis
06:40- Mental Issue?
07:36- Wrap Up
So what happened? My brain happened.
There were literally no excuses for a bad run, and it wasn’t a bad run. It was a very good run; I was moving well, not overly fatigued and on for a PB.
But I couldn’t turn my brain off. When push came to shove, my brain told me to stop. I have been motivated throughout the series and have put in all the work, but for some reason, on the day of the 10k TT, I couldn’t silence my head.
Maybe it was pressure I put on myself. Maybe it was fear of failure. Maybe it is a mental block. Maybe it is insecurities I have……
All I know is that the 10k is the only distance this happens, and I would like to prevent it continuing to occur.
I will redo the TT some point soon, and see what time I can achieve. But it is secondary to figuring out why I continue to struggle with the 10k and have this mental battle with it!
NOTE: I did redo the TT a few weeks later and managed a 40:33 to wrap up Mission 40! strava.app.link/bqQM5TrLsJb
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[@LeeDicko]

You’re faster and fitter than ever. Keep smashing it and the rest will come 👍

[@LARKRunningUK]

Thanks Lee. I agree, just need to get it done. Fairly relaxed about it now, like you say it will come……

[@KC_Runz]

People underestimate just how tough a sub 20 5k or sub 40 20k truly is, building the stamina & fitness is one thing but the mental gymnastics when you glance down at the watch & realise you're either close or behind where you should be pace wise is mentally crippling! Don't put too much pressure on yourself it'll absolutely come, enjoying supporting you here & on Strava 💪🏽

[@LARKRunningUK]

Thanks Kris. Yes, I think physically I’ve improved and adapted, but as you say, maybe I underestimated the mental aspect. I’m calmer now, I’m a work-in-progress and will remain that way…..thanks for the ongoing support 👍🏻

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

I cant push myself on my own. I need people around me as part of a race. Its not a fail, its a learning opportunity 👌

[@LARKRunningUK]

Very true Stu. I always train alone and it’s not often an issue, I was just a little short of motivation that day. I’ll learn as you say and go again…..👍🏻