Morning run, pausing and watches

[Robo20]

Don’t usually do mornings but gave it a go for my 30 min run (wk 3 run 2 of magic plan). Think I’m going to stick to evening runs. Not sure if it was because I tried a different route but I had to stop a couple of times for a few seconds - maybe a mental thing? Anyway, I kept going and pleased I got my best time for 5k at 36.06. Just can’t help it now when I get to 30 mins I just want to get another badge on the Nike app 🤣. Anyone feel like a cheat if you’ve paused a couple of times? I’ve clearly got the running bug as I’m looking at Garmin watches now ☺️

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Well done, just do what you find best, this isn't the Olympics, no crowd watching and commenting. Garmin watches are great, I bought one last October on graduating c25k, great for stats. Happy running 🤗

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Great run and if you feel the need to stop then do so . But what I find is slowing right down when feeling tired on a run usually helps. 😊

So what Garmin are you buying 🤣

[Robo20 in reply to Buddy34]

😂 it’s between the vivoactive or the forerunner. Like the vivoactive because it looks smarter for work too. 🤷‍♀️

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Robo20]

Decisions , decisions 🤣🤣

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Robo20]

I have the vivoactive 4s - chosen because it is a bit smaller than the men's watches. I love it!!

[MoliJ Graduate10]

I too have completed week 3 run 2 today, and believe or not I too have been looking at Garmin watches today. I am though, much slower than you. 😂

[Robo20 in reply to MoliJ]

Have you decided which watch you like? It’s great on here to keep each other motivated when you’re at the same point. Have you been doing the distance or the time? I’ve followed the time but today went over 30mins as I did pause earlier and wanted to get to 5k.

[MoliJ Graduate10 in reply to Robo20]

Haven’t decided which watch to buy yet. I think it will be a Garmin. I need to persuade my husband I need one 😂. I am been doing time. I can run 5k in 40 mins. I am happy with that as I am 64 and haven’t run since I was at school. My plan is to get to the hour and then start following the plan using distance. I am really enjoying the different length runs. I still can’t believe I can run 5k

[Robo20 in reply to MoliJ]

That’s fantastic! I am 40. I started running this year and not done a thing since leaving school. I’m enjoying getting in to running now ☺️

[MoliJ Graduate10 in reply to Robo20]

I have never felt healthier and I can cycle further now too. Some good has come out of the lockdown. 😀

[MoliJ Graduate10 in reply to Robo20]

My husband bought me the Garmin 245. He got £50 off as well 😀

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

You shouldn’t need to pause. Definitely slow down.

[Robo20 in reply to Tasha99]

I’m not sure if it was more me giving up as it was a different route and I don’t usually do mornings 🤷‍♀️ downside for me running on my own since lockdown is it feels easier to give up. It’s odd as when I do my usual route on a night I know how far I need to keep going before I turn around and never stop. Evening runs best for me I think! ☺️