Boy do I know running bad. Up strong until September and then multiple losing sessions in a row for over 2 months. For me this time, running bad is getting a consistently low quality distribution of first two cards and getting beat on the turn or river when you hold two good ones. Others can catch perfect perfect 85 to get two pair and beat my KK.


I've agree that running bad can lead to sloppy play and indifference. But even if you stick to your guns and play well, you still pay 4.5 small bets per hour to just sit and muck. The buyin just grinds down and down.


After a while, you do start to second guess yourself. For example, in the big blind with T4 off (one of my better hands of late) and get a free play with 2 opponents. The flop comes JQK rainbow. UTG bets and the other folds to me. I muck. I flash my T4 and the woman says "you could have made a straight". I thought for a minute and with only 4 small bets and heads up, do I chase the 8 outs for at least 2 more big bets? I don't think so, but if I was ahead or there were more players in, I'd consider making the play. After being creamed for hours, it's hard to get anyone to back off as your table image is weak. I think it's best to change tables, casino's or just go home.