Stay Positive

[Richard7]

Another week over and another 3 runs under the belt. That's the positive spin.

Before taking my 3 week break I was feeling stronger and able to run further and faster. Now it's a struggle again.

I could take that as a negative. But I am so glad that I can look back at my previous runs and see that even though I am going slower and struggling a little I can see how well I am doing compared with January.

I am building up my distance and pace again gradually. This week I managed 3 x 5k a distance that I have struggled to get back up to over the last couple of weeks. I am happy at the moment with 5k just wanting to focus on my pace before extending my runs again. This week I am going to try and get back to my typical week of easy/intervals/stronger run.

The intervals were a big help in improving both my form and pace and that in turn helped my legs not take such a hammering. In a bid to build up gradually I might try a 30/20/10 this week and doing proper intervals the next. Time will tell.

For now wherever you are in your running – keep at it, stay happy and try to turn any negative feelings into a positive. 😀

[Wizziewood Graduate10]

Well done for getting out there and making good progress ... keep up the good work!

Happy running!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Nice to see you back on the road again Richard and it sounds like you’ve got a good plan to build yourself up again. 🏃‍♂️👏

[DebJogsOn]

It's been great to see you back out there Richard 😊

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

Great post, especially as I'm feeling pretty negative myself just now!! But you're right, all previous progress is a huge positive and whatever hump is in the road just now will be conquered too with perseverance and discipline! 👍💪😁

[Hidden]

It's hardly ever a straight line to becoming a runner, it seems to me. Glad that you are out there and that you have a plan!

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Well done for getting back into it all and making progress. You have a wonderful and determined attitude x