10 is the magic number catch-up, running in ... - Bridge to 10K

Bridge to 10K

16,525 members26,586 posts

10 is the magic number catch-up, running in the dark, rain and strava issues

jeffbird profile image
jeffbirdGraduate10
8 Replies

Hello, I haven't posted for a while as I was ill so couldn't run for 2 weeks, I had fully intended to start the current 10 is the magic number, did 2 runs in week 1 then found myself in A&E with an abscess.

I am now back on week 2. I did 5K on Saturday and the short run last night, except strava stopped part way through so I guessed how far I had run and ended up doing 3.5 instead of 3K. I'll do 6K for the next run anyway.

Last night was the first time I have run in the dark, so I had to take a new route with better lighting so I took the opportunity to plan a route with some hills to get the calves working and the heart-rate up. It was lashing it down but I really enjoyed it - used the jogrunsprint app to get some intervals in and then jogged a bit at the end. I'm no speedster but it is nice to have the illusion of actual running even if it is only for very short bursts.

Good to be back running again & hope to do a parkrun again on Saturday

Written by
jeffbird profile image
jeffbird
Graduate10
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
8 Replies
ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate10

I am so glad you are are better Jeffbird, well done on the run, it sounds super....

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10

Glad to hear you are better again Jeff. I’m on week 3 so not far in front of you on the magic plan. I haven’t run in the dark or the rain yet not it sounds like you found it exhilarating. I’ll be parkrunning too. Where is your run?

jeffbird profile image
jeffbirdGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

I've run in the rain a few times, here in Belfast it rains quite a lot, I actually really like running in the rain. Dark as new and I hadn't run along the streets before either, so there was lots of novelty

I'll probably go to Stormont again as it's a lovely setting, although there is a new Belfast parkrun that looks good too. I love the parkruns, such a great supportive atmosphere.

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10 in reply tojeffbird

Me too. I’m running in Southsea and then sorting tokens this week so I get another volunteer point. I don’t know if I’ll get my 25 volunteers shirt before my 50 runs shirt, but while I’m on juju’s plan parkrun is my 5k run.

Sorry to hear about the trip to A&E but glad you are back running now.

I use a Garmin to track my runs and it sends them to Strava after, so I haven’t experienced it stopping, but I’ve heard it does that sometimes. Mind you, mynwatch has lost satellite contact (though only twice in nearly a year of running) , once when it dropped off at the start and never picked up again, and once recently when it robbed me of 1k at the beginning of a run.

jeffbird profile image
jeffbirdGraduate10 in reply to

yes that's it exactly, it flipping robbed me!

Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

Sounds perfect jeffbird , do whatever suits you...sorry to hear about you A&E visit, hope alls well now? I love running in the rain & when it’s dark I like to put a torch in my hair that shines different coloured lights intermittently, like a little disco of my own!!!

jeffbird profile image
jeffbirdGraduate10

your disco lights sound brilliant! all well now thanks

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

At last 10 is the magic number

Yesterday Parkrun was cancelled due to Race for Life. I hadn't run since last Saturday...life got...
Rhodalewis profile image
Graduate10

Running in the cold & dark - advice please!

Hi all Well, after my C25K graduation a few weeks ago, I'm still going and this is my first post...
hilsry profile image

Running in the rain in France

Today was my last opportunity to run in France and I needed to do my Not-Parkrun, however I really...
Shake-and-run profile image
Graduate10

Running in the rain

As a C25k graduate of summer 2018 today was my first run in proper rain. I enjoyed it, but made the...
Catster profile image
Graduate10

Running in the rain 🏃‍♀️☔️😀

I couldn’t keep in Zone 3 on Saturday, so felt I hadn’t really had a slow run. Decided to have...
Jools2020 profile image
Graduate10

Moderation team

See all
Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministrator
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Yesletsgo profile image
YesletsgoAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.