Pavements or tracks?

[Sybilw]

When doing C25K in 2018 all my runs were on paths and tracks and I loved it. It also meant I was secluded - or at least I hoped so 😆. A couple of days ago I did 5k around those familiar tracks but it wasn’t as fast as I’d hoped. Not all about speed I know!!! Today I was reluctant to go out but felt I’d had my rest day and ‘should’. All self inflicted. Had no real plan even as I shut the front door but in the end it was what I believe to be my very first totally paved run. It was great. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ I had no expectations and nothing to give me clues about distance or pace (yes I managed not to look!). Also the inclines didn’t scare me as I’d no memory of ‘failing’ them on previous runs. I’m a huge believer in training the mind as I tell all W5R3 people - turns out it’s harder than I thought to untrain 🤣. So - I enjoyed it, didn’t struggle, and ended up on an odd number (5.4) - what’s not to love 💕 It also turns out that pavements are quieter than tracks these days.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

A lovely run Sybilw. I do enjoy a no plan, let’s see what happens run too.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

.. go you..all sounds good and if you are finding it fun and enjoying... perfect!

Pavement pounding does have its benefits definitely!

I have just found my way back to my trails and fields again... after garden runs then pavement runs... the are quiet at 6 o'clock in the morning and have quietened even more now that the lockdown easing has increased...I am loving it...

Just super... well done you!

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Hats off to you for getting out early for your runs. Unfortunately I’ve trained myself to ignore my alarm since I’ve no grandchildren to look after ☹️ It will come as a great which when we’ve got all 3 again (aged 11, 6 and 2) as it’s not a ‘one activity fits all’!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

I know the feeling..we have small runner in training on two days a week normally.

I think I will be ready! It is a great start to the day xxx

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

They all completed C25K as their pe lockdown lessons albeit the littlest one on her mum’s back!! Lucky she is petite but still quite a feat. 💪🏽

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Sounds like a great run for you Sybilw, no pressure no planed distance. Just run and enjoy😊😊

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

I’m not known for those runs so it was doubly satisfying!