Finally got myself back to 7k ☀️

[Becky1606]

So, some of you may remember I got to 7k in August, but have been letting running slip a bit in recent months.

After a surge of motivation and a new time based 10K training app I went to the gym to do the first session - 10mins running; 1 min walking 4 times. By the end I had a bit more energy so I just did it!!!

Not a fast 7k by any means - took about 52 mins but I feel good to be getting some miles back on my legs!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Good run Becky, keep it up. Hopefully you’ll find the routine that suits your life.

[Becky1606 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks! It's so silly, whenever I go - I always think how much I love it!

Just need to get back into a solid routine because I feel so much better when I go!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Becky1606]

You’ll find that balance. Get your fella to come run with you!

[Becky1606 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Haha now that is something I'd like to do! Although he's got much longer legs than me and I am a bit of snail so he'd probably leave me in the dust lol!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Becky1606]

Well, he can’t do that down the gym! And if you find a circuit he can give you half a lap and try to catch you!

[Hidden]

Well done Becky, 7km is a great distance, I bet most of the people you know can’t run 7km.

I think maybe the thing to do is to make it easy on yourself by doing runs short enough to fit into your schedule, and hopefully that will re-ignite your enthusiasm. Much easier to find time for running when you’re feeling enthusiastic.

Just shout on here for moral support

[Becky1606 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Neil! It is very true, in May I couldn't even run for 60 seconds so I really am making progress.

Great shout on the shorter runs, 2km is only like 14 mins and can easily fit into a lunch hour at work or in the evening! It's so silly as well because I love it when I go!

[Hidden in reply to Becky1606]

I think a lot of this is a mental challenge, if you find running is a positive thing, you’ll probably find the time. Certainly doing a short run is so much better than no run, and still beneficial. I used to do a faster tempo run before work when I was going through JuJu’s 10k plan.