After 2 days huddled up in my armchair hiding from the lashing rains and fierce storms I decided to go see what was left standing. I hadn’t run far before it looked like my way was blocked but in fact by the track edge there was a very easy way to pass. Lesson here I thought.
Having been determinedly slow running for most of the month with MAF training I decided it was time to up the tempo a bit. Also after yesterday’s conversations with dijep Beatlesforever Juliet202 about heart rate zones and maximum heart rates I decided to run the hills again in an attempt to find out my true MHR. I got up to163bpm, this was nowhere near my maximum but it was hard enough for today 😉. I felt strong and enjoyed the hard work after all my easy runs.
When I had returned and stretched out, very much inspired by the amazing planner that is CBDB I began making a new plan for October.
Autumn has arrived with a bang and a time of transition needs a new plan....coming soon 🤗
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I like this...a new plan...a freshen up and a positive attitude! Keep out there 😊
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Thanks, I will 😀
Sounds like you are approaching autumn with a fresh spring in your step. Enjoy making your new plans 🍂 😊.
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That’s the plan D-d, 😁 I hope your back is healing and you’re keeping your spirits up. I see we’re still on the same LEJOG page, on the Oakehampton bypass, I haven’t been to Dartmoor for over 50 years so its been great to jog past and down memory lane . I think this challenge will improve my Geography if nothing else 😉
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My back is feeling so much better today. Gentle dog walks have helped keep me moving and I enjoyed a lovely long dog walk this afternoon, but left the rucksack carrying and dog lead holding to my husband. No side effects so far, so I shall try a gentle yoga tomorrow and perhaps a run on Tuesday. Hopefully that will get me back on track and I can get back to logging some running miles on LEJOG again. 😊
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That’s great D-d , glad to hear you’re on the mend, take care 🤗
Ohhh yes, nice! And thanks for the tag! New plan, exciting!
I have found a new copy of the book “Running” by Jeff Galloway and was surprised how much an advocate for run-walking he is. I’m now wondering how to integrate that into my plan!
There seems to be a great consensus between Galloway, MAF And Jap Slow running, which is really great to read for me, an ultra slow runner.
(Strange though, that Jeff G does not support stretching)
This week as part of my recovery from injury I've been doing "Jeffing" walk/run intervals. My watch decided to ratchet up my vO2Max because of this morning's effort. There's definitely something in it.
Yeah, I might add a bit of jeffjng into my long runs, as they do exhaust me for the rest of the day! I wouldn’t miss them for the world, but my 5k this morning meant that after stretches and showers I took another 2 hour nap!
After your help I reset my MHR to 173 which gave me over 60% in Zone 4 which seems more accurate to amount of effort. I have yet to start the decorating 😬🤗
Sounds fab jorgeRuns, and a wonderful run after the storms 💪👍 I'm a bit plan-less at the moment, I'm about to finish the timed magic plan and I want to build up to 10k but not sure quite how to do it yet... I wish I was better at planning 😂
I’m in the same place. just finishing the time plan, I like a plan but don’t stick to it 🤣 I’ve been running for longer on quite a few of the runs. I’ve run a 7.7 and an 8k so far so I’m going to do the last 3 weeks ish of the distance plan but do an 8k , 9k and 10k for my long runs, 🤗
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