Fog, quick morning runs and zombies

[CBDB]

Very quick 30min run this morning, after the last 5k run (which for me is (still) classed as the weekly long run).

Had to wait until it got a bit light, as I haven’t found a street route yet that I like. So was jumping at the bits by the time the dark lifted.

There was a lovely fog, I had to wear my light gloves and I definitely need to now look for a running hat. My 🧢 was a bit too light.

And I ran too fast for any zombies to catch me!

I have to say, I am really impressed by the Zombies, Run 🧟‍♀️ 🧟‍♂️app. Besides the missions (your normal runs), it also has workout programmes, statistics, some more shorter storylines to run to specific destinations and interval training. And all that even before the paywall.

Having looked into it and searched on here, there is even a Couch to 5k app, Zombie Version. And the pretence of the narrative is consistent, through all coached runs, email communication and stats!

So I am surviving in Zombie-Land as runner 5, I am progressing in LeJOG Land as runner 7666 and in the real world I am beginning to wonder how I ever survived without running 🤷🏽‍♀️

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Fantastic CBDB!! The Zombies have no chance catching you!! 🤩🤩!! Glad you’re having such fun runs!! It makes a big difference!! 😉 Clocking up those miles on LEJOG too! Perfect 👌🏽 😁😁❤️

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Of course I might be leading them all to RunLEJOG! 😳🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♀️ and then, we all will have to run faster ... 😱

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

🤣 Great idea!! 😁❤️

[David_G]

Well done CBDB I haven't tried a zombie run yet, but I'm on holiday for the rest of the week so I'll have plenty of time to give it a go. I'm staying in Suffolk so not much by way of hills or traffic, so it should be ideal! 😉

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

Brill. It’s great fun. I’m still running Runkeeper simultaneously to not lose any stats. That seems to work fine, also iPhone battery holding up.

Enjoy your holiday! I’m envious! I haven’t had a holiday away since starting to run, so I’m really looking forward to doing that!

[nowster Graduate10]

Foggy here too this morning. Unlike you, my hands and head were OK. It was my torso (under two layers of running tops) that felt a bit chilly when I was out earlier.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

😆 yes, torso was ok. My extremities are first to suffer! I do have a couple of sleeveless gilets (?), like a jumper jacket without sleeves, one with hoodie. And I love those. So I am now constantly on the lookout for zipped, sleeveless hoodies as I find them so versatile in terms of managing temperature.

[Hidden]

Great post CBDB. Keep enjoying your adventures!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, I will and I am! 🤗🙏

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Good run for you today CBDB, the Zombies had no chance of catching you, I like your fun runs with the Zombie App, it makes you enjoy all your runs, talking about fun runs, I ran a 12K this morning, I put it on to the Relive App, they named it a "fun run" for me.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Just had a look at that Relive App, and it does look like a lot of fun! It looks even more fun if you run with others! Do you rather use it for solo runs or social/group runs?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

The sad truth is that I don't know anyone in my immediate neighbourhood that runs, so all of my runs, apart at parkruns have been solo, however, I have met Buddy34 at a parkrun.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

...😔...🙂

I’m also still running completely solo at the moment, so my online (HealthUnlocked) and virtual running (Zombies) are really important to my running.

Many thanks for the pointer to Relive App, I might plan the exploration of that app into my workout plan... maybe week 5.

🙏😊

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Wonderful CBDB! 😄 You obviously escaped unbitten! 😄

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Unbitten? Not quite... 😆 I certainly have been bitten by the running bug, but yes, so far safe from Zombies.

🙏😊

[Elfe5 60minGraduate in reply to CBDB]

Ah no - I only meant those zombies! Xx

[Over62]

You do love a good story CBDB to accompany you. Yes I too are having to wait for the light to lift, it’s a moveable feast every week! Glad you’re enjoying the runs great to do a 30 minute one to focus the mind.

Enjoy 🏃🏻‍♀️

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Over62]

Yes, and it’s so great to notice that the 30min runs now are so easy! And yes, I’m certainly a runner who needs something whispering, telling or coaching in her ear!

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

My next run will definitely be a zombie one, I tried it sometime ago and really enjoyed it....even found myself picking up the pace at the end to get through the electric gates of the camp🏃‍♂️🧟‍♂️ I didn’t realise it records your time and distance....thanks for the heads up on that 👍

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Great, Runner Number 5! Watch out for Runner 8. I think she’s been bitten...🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Cheers will do 🧟‍♀️ 👀

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

I like the sound of those zombie runs, i better go look them up