New Programme - Run in the Sun!! 👟❤️

[Fabulous450]

Hi Runners

Well, I was suitably pumped up from my PB and went out with a bit of a pep in the step this morning. Having committed to run for fun and aware of my upcoming Charity Run next month, I have created a 5k plan on my App to run my best 5k on the day.

Today was just 2k and I definitely felt good about that! I knew it would be short enough distance for the little park nearby and it wouldn’t be a big stretch straight away. The sunshine felt so good on my face! ☀️

So today I started slow and steady to let myself ease into a flow and then I had a little play with testing my pace and seeing how it felt. There was absolutely no pressure, the run was about completing 2k! I can do that! 😁 There was no guide this time, so I had to adjust to that. 🤔 I do like a guided run! 😍

It was really good to get a feel for what is comfortable for me now that I’m a Post Grad as well as being able to experience making my own adjustments and speed up a bit for the shorter distance.

Result 2.02k in 15:43! If I’m honest I don’t even know if that’s good or bad, it’s just me! I went out and I ran. And I had FUN!! 😉

Good run - Check ✅!!

Enjoy everyone!! ❤️

[Forestgrump]

Sounds like a cracking time . I like setting myself little goals and completing them. Puts a big smile on the area I would normally be stuffing pizza into :o).

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Forestgrump]

Good point Forest!! I’ll remember that too! Thank you! 😁❤️

[theoldfellow]

You are always Fabulous!

Good idea to set a plan, and stick to it.😍

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to theoldfellow]

Thanks oldfellow! I had the plan built around running my best 5k race. Nice touch on the App! There are some 5k runs in the plan, as well as benchmarking, speed runs and some workouts. So I think it has the right balance and variety for me to be ready for the next step after that. ❤️

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Another lovely run Fabulous! 😊x

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you Bluebird it certainly was! ❤️

[Hidden]

It sound just right if you're happy with it and I think you are.

Nice plan you have there. Hope it all goes well. 😀👌

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Gazloc! I think it’s the perfect Programme with lots of different running styles to have me feeling good and ready for the next step! ❤️

[SendWine]

Sounds prefect, good to have some fun with thr running, also I think I need your plan LOL 😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to SendWine]

Feel free to have it SendWine! It’s all built by the Nike+ App. My job is just to follow now! 😉❤️

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Ahhhh, that's what it's all about, Fab, the fun! I love this post, and the joy I can feel in it. xx

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thank you Sadie! I think it’s good to remember that it’s so brilliant just being able to run! There’s absolutely nothing technical about having fun! Just get out there and do it! What do we have to lose? 😂❤️

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

I sometimes like to get out there and run like I did as a kid! x

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Missed your pb post - well done. Progress!!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Thanks Sybilw! Yes that one came from nowhere...or perhaps just going back to the basics of having fun! 😍❤️

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

👍 fun is what it's all about 😉

With the added benefit of being good for you! Win, win all the way 😁

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Agreed Jojo! The benefits are a great plus! ❤️

[l3grj]

Well Fabulous.

I recon that’s not far off 35 minutes for five k

Which by the way I think is great pace!!

That’s my Radiotherapy Physics

calculator head on by the way.

Distance = speed times time.

Time = distance divided by speed.

Speed = distance divided by time.

We always have someone else check any calculations we do so there’s a little test if you or someone else wants one.

I only have until the end of December to get under 25 minutes for 5k

Seems unlikely at the moment but I’m having fun trying.

❤️

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to l3grj]

Oooh that’s not too bad at all then!!! I like Radiotherapy Physics! 😁

5k in 25mins would be fabulous and as you’re having fun trying, I can see that being highly likely too! Enjoy!! 😁😁❤️

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Perfect.... this is what it’s all about, well done

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks Ju-ju! 😁❤️

[Berksrover Graduate10]

You inspired me tonight Fabulous450 definitely got my mojo back 🏃🏼💪❤️

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Berksrover]

Great stuff Berksrover!! 😉 Enjoy! ❤️

[DebJogsOn]

Yay FUN! It's definitely the way to stay motivated.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to DebJogsOn]

Will certainly keep trying to Deb and if I find myself back in the wilderness, I know I only need to take some time to ask myself “Why do I want to run ?” again and the answer will be loyally there waiting for me. 😁❤️

[Eiralas]

Good plan! Glad you enjoyed it, and it sounds like you'll have whale of a time preparing for your 5k run 😀

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Eiralas]

I surely intend to Eiralas!! So far, so good!! How are you? 😍❤️

[Eiralas in reply to Fabulous450]

🙂

I'm ok - Mixed responses to the week 2 runs - first one really good, second one (yesterday) not so good. I'll just have to keep persevering I guess.