Another one in the tank for Team Snail! - Bridge to 10K

Bridge to 10K

16,525 members26,586 posts

Another one in the tank for Team Snail!

Fionamags profile image
FionamagsGraduate10
7 Replies

Well I set off today intending to run the first bit with Laura to try to recapture the great feeling on my last run doing a slow cadence. Unfortunately, I forgot to upload the podcast onto my watch and I had left my phone at home, so I had to just wing it.

After the warm up walk I set off on what I thought was a gentle pace, but when I checked my watch I realised that the inner gazelle had slipped the traces and bolted! I reined her in, slowed down and kept pretty much to that snail pace for the remainder of the run. Since I was on leave today, I ran before lunch time and it was pretty quiet in the area that I run so not too much ducking and weaving, although at one point Gasping Man came pelting past, sweat flying and not as far away as I would have liked. I satisfied myself with the thought that with all that gasping he was doing he was NOT enjoying himself unlike moi - gently jogging along. (Interesting how the smug factor increases with slowing down....???)

Completed the 39 minutes feeling that I could continue on - but the programme has worked its magic so far so I'm not going to mess with it! So today was longer and further and I'm inching closer to that 5k - today it was 4.6K. Yay!

Written by
Fionamags profile image
Fionamags
Graduate10
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
7 Replies
Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10

Great run, I think at some point we all want to go faster then we realise how enjoyable a slower run is and not gasping for breath 😊😊

MartinKH profile image
MartinKHGraduate10

Great post, and a great run. Well done you.

Definitely lots of satisfaction to be gained from enjoying your run while you are running.

As they say in The A Team, 'I love it when a plan comes together' and yours is. Well done on that slow and comfy pace. This is what will get you where you want to go.

Inner calm and self poise ☺️🐌. That’s definitely you on this run. What a great post 😃. Which plan are you following? Xx

Fionamags profile image
FionamagsGraduate10 in reply to

Its Ju Ju's Magic Plan on this forum - but using the timed version. So I won't be running 10k any time soon!🤣🤣 But it takes you from running for 30 mins up to 60. So I'll definitely hit 5k en route.

Grannyhugs profile image
GrannyhugsGraduate10

Great run. Your post made me smile. Sounds like you are having fun on your runs which is always my intention. Happy running 🤗

pippkins profile image
pippkins

Well done, I laughed at "Gasping Man" !!! XD

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

The slow one!

On the gradual wind down for work before Christmas so this week has lent itself to a bit more...
Richard7 profile image
Graduate10

Another 10K in the bag!

Well this wasn’t specifically going to be a 10K - it was a low heartrate run for 90 minutes. But I...
Jools2020 profile image
Graduate10

another one in the bag!!

So I watched all the reports of the 70mph winds, that were coming our way , with some trepidation,...
limberlou profile image
Graduate10

Run 08/03 - friggin pace

Hiya, Today I went out with the purpose to keep a closer eye on my pace. This because lately I...

🎼 Singing in the Rain 🎼

Longest run so far today. Didn't enjoy my Monday run, only 2.5k went too fast and listened to all...
Guesty26 profile image
Graduate10

Moderation team

See all
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministrator
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.