The Indecision Gremlin

[ArthurJG]

A bit of an imposter here as I'm not really a 10k aspirant, just looking to maintain and where possible improve my running after graduating C25k. But to our tale:

Different gremlins oppose the runner in different circumstances. When not following a programme like C25k the Indecision one comes in to play. I've been doing 5k runs and some a little longer - I reason that if I want to get better at 5k then it's best if I am not physically incapable of 5.1. But I found this training plan edinburghmarathon.com/train... and I thought I might give it a go - I was going to start it in the spring leading up to the EMF 5k but I think I might be ready for it now and who knows, I might be able to do a more advanced one leading up to Edinburgh. I've downloaded an app that allows you do programme in different times for fast and slow and it's already set up for the first week of that plan ...

So I should go out for a run now but do I do the slow 6.5k or do I have a first go at the intervals, much shorter and much faster? While I'm trying to decide that, I'm not running, am I? Either would be good but if I don't decide I'll do neither ... I think I'll just get out there and see how I feel after the warmup and see which option my feet take. At least that way I'm running! (Don't normally run on Friday due to parkrun on Saturday but I've volunteered to tail walk tomorrow. See, now I'm going off on another subject and i'm still not running. The Prevarication Gremlin. STOP IT, BOTH OF YOU!)

[telford_mike Graduate10]

Yes, and if you add in the 'what to wear ' gremlin and his mate the 'headphones or naked' gremlin, it’s a wonder we ever get out at all 😂

[ArthurJG Graduate10 in reply to telford_mike]

I've pretty much opted for the naked route - for the avoidance of doubt that's in response to the second of your dilemmas not the first - which is why I'm happy to have found an app that allows different times for warmup, easy interval, slow interval and warmdown - means I don't need headphones to keep me right. I don't dislike running with music but running on a well used cycle path I just think it's safer and better manners to be able to hear my surroundings. As for what to wear - I've never been the type to invest large amounts of time thinking about that!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

And then there’s the hanging around trying to find gps signal and Bluetooth to watch, phone and earphones . Tech takes time