5k on the magic plan

[a_in_gsr]

today was the 5km of the week I was planning on doing it in the evening, but a roommate's alarm woke me up far too early (7:30!), so I decided to head out pre-class.

I ended up running with a friend, and so without music too. I think I find it harder when I run without music, as so often I get caught up / can put on an upbeat song when I'm feeling tired. But it was good! I didn't take my phone to record the run - which i find tricky as I like to know all the stats!! I think its good mentally to sometimes run without knowing pace / distance - although I know the loop we did was 5k.

I think our pace was slightly faster come the end than my natural 'easy' pace, but I felt good afterwards

Next up: 8.5km long run!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

What a lovely friendship run, so different after running on your own, and well done completing a run without stats. I’d feel really weird if I didn’t have a record of my run. Madness, how did i get like that🤣 happy running 🤗

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

yess it was so nice!! I know i also struggle to record things - I'm trying to break the habit but achhh my mind just wants to now some numbers!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Sounds like a great run. Running with a friend, no pressure, just for the pleasure of it.

I've never run with anyone else, but imagine it must be a good thing to do.

Good luck for the 8.5k

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

ahh running with someone is nice - also it keeps ou running form too fast as you have to speak!!

and thank you!

[Hidden]

Long runs are so great! Well done for going without music too. I prefer this but it's not for everyone. You are ticking over nicely. Good luck for the 8.5!

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yes I'm starting to enjoy the longer runs yes somehow music motivates me so I'm trying to not be so reliant on it.

and thanks you!!