Too much too soon...that was a toughie..

[Bluebirdrunner]

Back to running again after quite a long break with a bad cough which sapped all my energy.

My previous 2 runs before I fell ill had been Week 3 of Sammi Murphy 3x17, which I was finding ok. I had also done a 30 min non-stop run before those 'to make sure a I still could'...

Once I felt ready to run again last Saturday I thought I should work back up to where I left off and started with Week 9 of c25k...just 30 mins with Laura. This went fine and I enjoyed it. I thought that I would start doing B210k again by doing one of each week for my next few runs...

Today I set off on Week 1 which is 4 x 10mins full of expectation...but was surprised how tough I found it. The first 10 mins was fine, but after the recovery walk instead of feeling relaxed for the second 10 mins I felt like I was working hard. The first half of the third 10 mins was also tiring but then at last I felt relaxed and more confident with the run. This lasted until the final two mins and for the first time in ages I was begging Sammi to say 'thats it you're done'... I felt very tired at the end. I recovered quickly and am pleased that I did it, but now have doubts...what would you suggest I do next time (Saturday)?

A non stop run, Week 1 again or go for a Week 2 (3 x 15mins)? Advice needed please.😊

I know there is ju-ju- 's 10k plan, but I don't think I can do this as I don't measure my distance when running so have no idea how to do 2.5k or 5.5k etc. My phone is tucked away safely in a running belt and my mp3 is is zipped up in my pocket. I don't wear a watch and just rely on the podcasts for instructions..

What do you think?😆

[Hidden]

I use mapometer website to plan my run to the distance I require and then I just run it. No apps needed. I use my gps watch to track it and log my runs and my ipod to listen to music. I never take my phone as it is too large!! You can follow ju-ju plan that way.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Hidden that is a good idea. I will look into Runkeeper as at the moment use Strava on my phone to track my distance, but don't know how far til I get home. 😊xx

[GoogleMe Graduate10]

I can hear Runkeeper woman announcing the duration and distance and average pace with my phone in my bag (quite cringemaking when people I am passing can hear her too)

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to GoogleMe]

Thanks GoogleMe .😄 will look into Runkeeper and hope nobody hears.. xxx or at least I do as I have headphones in.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Hi GoogleMe , do you know if its possible to run Strava and Runkeeper at the same time on an android phone?

Thanks xx

[Hidden in reply to GoogleMe]

I do this with endomondo. I have the volume right up on my phone so I hear the laptimes, then I can still hear it over my soft music /podcasts playing via my headphones. But sometimes the laptime announcement comes just as I'm at somewhere busy or passing a family out on a walk etc... just try to tell myself they probably think I'm training for something important!

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate10]

I also have Runkeeper announcing from around my belly area how long I've been running. Everyone can hear, but there's normally not many people around. Plus I only have it set on time. She calls out every five minutes, but also tells me how long I've been running every time I hit a km. So only I know how many Kms I've run - anyone else just hears "21 mins 30 secs" or whatever.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to JaySeeSkinny]

Thanks JaySeeSkinny . I will look into Runkeeper. I've been using Strava to record my distance/course but don't get to look at it til I get home.

Hope you have all thawed out over there now? xxx

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

No, it'll be with us for a while. Really cold, but supposed to be sunny at the weekend. Looking forward to running in sun and snow. But am terribly slow at the moment!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to JaySeeSkinny]

Good luck..slow is fine, have fun.x

[Tomas Graduate10]

You tend to progress most if you're enjoying it. So have a think about which of the options would put you in the best mood and cause you least trouble, and do that one.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Thanks Tomas that is great advice😊

Will decide on Saturday morning then and it will be the right choice.x

[misswobble Graduate10]

Don't fret about peripheral stuff. Go steady, progress carefully and just follow the programme as much as possible. I think you can expect to be a bit puffed as Sami podcasts are bloody tough. I got well bogged down on week four but did em a few times before moving on

Enjoy yourself. This is good times 😃 The journey to 10k is brilliant. So rewarding but go steady 🙂

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Thanks misswobble ..good advice. Best to go steady and get there in one piece.xx

[Millsie-J]

Sounds like you have plenty of advice above.

I am doing the Sammy podcasts. However I am not running all three in one week as I find this too tiring. . I have decided I will do two a week but will aim to increase distance on one of these, so I need my MapmyRun to tell me how far I have traveled.

My third run a week is a 3k interval run at the moment.

I am keen not to feel too pressured and find this is currently working for me.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

That sounds a great plan Millsie-J . I think I will do wk 1 again as I was finding it easier in November. Plenty of time😆xxx

[Millsie-J in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Plenty of time! We need to enjoy the journey👍🏼🏃🏼‍♀️

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

With thanks to Tomas I decided that the run that would please me most this morning was Stepping Stones...

So I set off with Laura, for a 30 min non stop run. I did struggle with a cramping in my left calf (caused by doing a 8k walk yesterday in flat warm furry boots with no support) which I hoped I could run off.

So a slow run, but my breathing was fine, the best part was the last five mins when the leg pain went away...

It seems that you can't rush things. I need to do more of these to build my stamina back up before doing the B210k runs again. So I'm back with Laura for a few weeks 😊..on the lookout for snowdrops that herald that spring is on its way.

[Tomas Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Excellent choice Jan. Sorry to hear about the calf pain - but glad the ache went away so you could enjoy the run.