6k Again at 6am But It Was Tough 🥵

[Couchphoenix]

Tough 6k today, even at 6am it was so humid, TinyTears60 Toilet Gremlin slowed me down, but eventually got through the door......started ok nice and steady but it got progressively harder, plodded on though and was determined not too stop at all costs.

Towards the end of it I was feeling hot and knackered.....it was jogging Jim but not as we know it.....I was so glad to hear Coach Bennett cheery voice say ‘you’ve done it’.......I think that’s what he said, it was all a blur and I was a bath of sweat.

However......I looked at the time not expecting it to be good and it read 40:47 😮which was quicker than Monday’s time of 42:01 🤷‍♂️ it didn’t feel quicker, how did that happen! but maybe I set off quicker at the beginning ?? either way I’ll take that thank you very much 👍.

🏃‍♂️Next time if it’s cooler might even get a sub 40m 6k.....that would be nice ! 🏃‍♂️

[JoggingT]

Smashing it! Well done, I've just done W3 R2 and I am struggling with 3 mins, dont think I will ever get where you are! I'm blaming the 28 degrees at 4pm. So hoping I can improve when it gets cooler. Still onwards and upwards, looking on the positive side, my knees are still doing ok.🏃‍♀️

[TotalNewbie1 Graduate10 in reply to JoggingT]

You can do it! If I can literally anyone can.

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to JoggingT]

That’s great news JoggingT, 👍 I’m pleased to hear your niggley knees are behaving and you’ve resumed your running, it’s a bit hot out there at the moment. I struggled with 60 seconds when I started, stick with it. Maybe you need new running shoes to soak up the impact on your knees more 🤔

[JoggingT in reply to Couchphoenix]

Hey Couchphoenix, I'm waiting a little longer before forking out for a good pair, seems the ones I have now are good for running, and I have a special insole in them, so fingers crossed my knees are hanging in there! I just need to tackle this heat! Wow it's hot! You are smashing it, i like to hear your progress, you are my inspiration to carry on. Keep at it! 🏃‍♂️💨💨💨💨

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to JoggingT]

Awww I’m your inspiration 🤗 thank you! Take it nice and steady and you’ll complete this programme, I have every faith in you 👍

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to JoggingT]

You will get there. Just a matter of continuing with the programme

[TotalNewbie1 Graduate10]

This heat and humidity is exhausting. Your time is fabulous and it seems to me there is no logic in when the time is good.

Good luck to get a sub 40 minute 6k

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to TotalNewbie1]

Thanks TotalNewbie1, you never can tell can you. The humidity does make a huge difference. Still enjoying it though and the high it gives me for the rest of the day, something I never thought I’d say!

[SammiN3]

Well done! Is that an app you're following for the longer runs?

Im consolidating at the minute and then thinking of doing jujus magic plan but I'm missing a coach in my ear.

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to SammiN3]

Hi SammiN3, I’m using the Nike Run Club App, I looked at that plan but decided to just gradually increase distance instead. The Nike Running Club app has guided runs of all different lengths and times, it’s free too, which is good.....give it a go it’s really good.

[SammiN3 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thank you, I've just downloaded it- it looks great, really varied! Thanks.

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Cracking 6k Couchphoenix and a faster time . Well done 👏👏

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Cheers Buddy34 👍

[Tinytears60 Graduate10]

Well BB - you know I love to share ... The loo Gremlin is my latest and prized possession.. but I’m happy to share him with you! 🚽👺

Warm today! 🥵

Well done! An improved time too 👏👏👏

You’re getting good at this Mister 👌

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Tinytears60]

Awww thank you 🙏 TT60 I wish you hadn’t shared the loo gremlin, you can keep him! It was damn hot today 🥵 but at least we got out there and got it done......we must be nuts 🤪

[PlymBorn Graduate10]

Well done for getting through the run in this humidity... outside of heat (sun), humidity is my nemesis! Good time as well ... all in all I suggest I well deserved pay on the back is warranted !

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to PlymBorn]

Cheers PlymBorn, even going out at 6am it’s humid, but it’s a nice surprise to discover an improvement in your time that you weren’t expecting, makes all that effort worthwhile.

[Squidge1504]

I reckon it's to do first and foremost with your fitness improving!! But from my point of view, I always find my runs clock far better times with Coach B on board. So motivating and makes you forget your heart rate lol!!

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Squidge1504]

I agree Squidge1504 he says I’ll check in with you again at a certain point and it kind of pushes you on....clever stuff, I was surprised at that improved time though and pleased....set me up for the day 😁