Week One of the Magic Plan - slip sliding away!

[Debston]

My repeat of Ju-ju's magic plan got off to a flying start with a new pb at Parkrun on Saturday. So I set off today thinking I'd do the longer run (5.5km) at Sissinghurst Castle which has a great 5km route. What I'd forgotten was how incredibly muddy it was last time I ran there. And today was worse! I think I did more walking than running and still struggled to stay upright at times! So my run today ended up being the shorter one of 2.5km instead as I wasn't enjoying it much. Bit disappointed but trying to remember that any run is better than no run. Might stick to roads for the next one or go do my parkrun route which only has one muddy stretch.

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

well done, that is really tough running... don't be disheartened, its a run, and the next one will be better

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

I definitely feel like I've had a workout - been using muscles I didn't know I had! 😂

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

It's still a run ticked off, celebrate 🎉🙆‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

😂 Celebrated with a lovely hot shower!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

The best showers are after a run 🥴

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

You ran in that and your disappointed. I know what you mean though you wanted to run a bit longer . I know you're not keen but this is where the pavements come in handy😊😊

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Yes, I think I need to learn to love pavements and find a route away from the main road which is no fun at all. I only started C25K in March 2019 so all this winter running is new to me. Am hoping it's not this muddy every year!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

So tough..go you for trying!! It looks like grey gloop! Xx

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes, gloop is just the right word!

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10]

Wow that looks tough! Still, sounds like you’ve adapted your plans and so all is well. Better that than risk a sprained ankle!

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Jazzyrunner]

That was my worry! I don't want any more time on the Injury Couch!

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

My constant thought 🙈🙌🏻

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Mud soup! 😄Well done for getting through it without going flat. 👏🏼

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Thanks, Granspeed, it was indeed mud soup and a fair bit of it ended up in my socks! 😂

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

Oh dear. This year I’m thinking that’s what running socks are for! I’ve just bought some longer ones to try to keep the mud on the outside instead of inside. 😨

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

As you say a run is a run, my first day back at work the alarm rudely woke me at 5.45 this morning and i couldn’t even face walking to work so you did way better than us, i got home and put dinner in the oven and sat

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Don’t worry Debston, I’m with you on mud - a fall waiting to happen - even with Trail shoes. Apparently the weather wi be lovely on Wednesday so it will be perfect for a long run.