Intervals in October! Back on track? Maybe.... 🏃🏽‍♀️ ❤️

[Fabulous450]

Hi Runners!

I’ve been dipping in and out on here and in my running too! ☺️ But, I’ve not given up! For some unknown reason I seem to be able to get right into it once I’m out. Which feels kind of weird, as I usually picture myself having to gasp for air as a suitable response for not going out more. But it’s never as bad as I imagined. Today included.

I saw a great run on my Nike App called 90’s. It’s 9 intervals of 90 seconds, 3 at 5k pace, 3 at 10k pace and last 3 at 1k pace. Oh...with 90 seconds recovery in between (an important attraction!😉). It reminded me of the good old days of starting C25K, so I decided to give it a go. It’s my first run for a while, (Runs in August was pretty good, but Sept was shocking😂) so, I’m posting an update on here to let my buddy’s know I’m still around, still trying and still a runner! (Just!😉) ❤️

[MikeJones68 Graduate10]

I wondered where you had got to. Keep it up!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to MikeJones68]

Thank you Mike 😁! Still been going out a bit, but not much to write home to the Bridge about! Red face - ☺️! Thanks for thinking of me too! 🤗❤️

[Sybilw Graduate10]

So glad to hear from you - I was thinking of you last week! It’s tough to get out as regularly as we’d like but it’s worth it when we do. Forget September and here’s to October- it’s better when it’s cooler anyway. 😆

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Thanks so much Sybilw as always!! You’re so right...forget September! That’s history!! Big hugs of thanks! 🤩🤗❤️

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Good to hear from you. I like the sound of 90s

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Hey BTP!! Good to hear from you in reply too! 🤗🤗🤗 Thank you!! Yes the 90’s was pretty good! I even had my 90’s music playing. 😂! You know....I’m really feeling great today now! ❤️

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

You’re still running and that’s the main thing. Those intervals sound great, they’ll all pay great dividends eventually so its worth the investment now 🙂

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you Irishprincess! 🤗 The intervals got me out for long enough to feel that I had a decent run and the speed variations made the last runs at fastest pace quite an unexpected thrill! 😂! I enjoyed it! ❤️

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Sounds ... if not exactly fun, then at least engaging for the brain. 😊 Glad it worked for you, and thanks for the reference. Will give it a Tortoise-pace trial. 🤔🐢

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Honestly it was fun Granspeed! Surprisingly easy to do too. Maybe it’s the ...... ‘right, that’s it...I’m going out now...today’s the day’! self talk 😂! It worked and recommended. 🤗❤️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Hi Fab! 👋 So good to hear from you! That sounded like a great run - what fun! Keep on checking in and telling about your achievements, big and small! You are strong and you are an epic runner. ❤️

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks so much Cheeky!! 🤗 It was fun and nice to be out in the fresh air on my own little mission! 😍!! I’m committing to posting big and small for October now! ❤️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Yayayayay! 👏👏👏

[limberlou Graduate10]

I ended up doing intervals on my last run too. Didn’t enjoy them at the time but ok looking back on them now 🤣. Going to try to do them regularly now ...regularish anyway.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to limberlou]

Great limberlou! I found it easier to get out there today, knowing it would be intervals. I’ll definitely try that one again. Have fun on your next intervals too!! 😁❤️

[alisonx Graduate10]

Oh i love the sound of 90s with 90s music! May have to get a new playlist sorted and follow your lead

Its so good to get a great run in that leaves you wanting more

I too had a shocking September - here's to October...look forward to read about your adventures

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to alisonx]

Go for it Alison!! The 90’s all around definitely worked!! 🙌🏽😁😁!! Here’s to great music, lots of fun and great runs in October!! Enjoy!! ❤️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Hi Fabulous450 , so good to hear from you, I was only thinking about you yesterday funnily enough and here you are today??!! You must've known?!! Intervals are fantastic...I made myself do 2 session out of stubbornness on monday after a pants start to my run....so i think Monday morning is interval day for me...mine were quarter mile intervals with 90 secs in between...I felt like a bit of a fraud at first until I posted on here...its just the best place ever for reassurance and support!! Of course you're still a runner...and flippin good one at that xx

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Aaah thank you so much Mummycav!! 🤗 Yep, I know the temptation to think of myself as a bit of a fraudulent runner, but remembering where I started always sorts that mess out! 🤣🤣! Whatever gets us out there running, short or long, it’s still a touch of magic!! 🤩 Happy running Mummycav!! ❤️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Those are true words right there Fab xx

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

I’m officially jealous! Much as I’m loving my HM plan, there have now been 11 weeks of new exciting guided runs that I can’t do! 5 more to come before I can try them out.

Good to see you out there... keep going... keep being fabulous!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you UNM! You’re a brilliant VRB You’re a star!! Loving the moderator badge! 👀 Hopefully I won’t need moderating. I’m perhaps too good at moderate running already mind! 🤔😂😂😂!

I shall certainly do my best to keep going!! 🤗 Thank you!! ❤️

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

Yay! Pleased to hear from you, was just starting to get concerned!

Good luck with the programme and don't be a stranger! 👍🏻😁

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you so much JoJo!! 🤗 I’ll be trying my best to stay in the running zone and keep checking in with my VRB’s!! 🤩❤️

[TailChaser Graduate10]

It isn’t quite right on here without you Fab, good to see you on here again 🤗 And great to know you’re still at it👏👏👏 (it’s difficult to give up really isn’t it?! 😁) xxx

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Aah thank you so much!! 🤗 It really is difficult to give up! 😉❤️

[Ang33333]

Hello! Glad you're still running. I know I avoid intervals! I'll have a look at your app. Might motivate me! 😁

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Ang33333]

Hey Ang!! 👋🏽 👋🏽! I loved it. After not being out for a while, it was a comfort knowing it was intervals. After a while back on track, I might just think forget that marlarkey! 🤣❤️

[Katnap Graduate10]

You'll be smashing your parkrun PB in no time with intervals like that 😁

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

Thank you Katnap!! 🤗 Now you mention it, Parkrun is a great idea!I can consider my intervals good training! 🤔😁 ❤️