Second week of my 5-Week Running & Workout Plan

[CBDB]

Had my day of rest today, which is starting to be really hard! I see all these lovely online pictures by runners and all I think is that I really, really want to run that! Holiday destinations? Is there a running route close by! Business trip, could I manage a run in the morning. Some space on my smart-phone? Running apps!

Anyway, I’m ready for week 2 of my 5-week running plan.

Although completely hooked into the running life, I’m still a beginner, still ultra-slow. But like child in a toy-shop, I delight in exploring this new sense of self and a new perspective of the world around me. The toys are my newfound abilities to run, to workout and to - surprising to me - get better at my age!

I delight in this and wish everyone on here the same amount of delight!

Talking about delights, tomorrow: Belly Dancing!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Belly dancing sounds quite interesting, I suppose it will strengthen some parts of your body, keep going with that workout programme.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Yes, we’ll see how it goes. It has been on my todo list now for 8 weeks, so tomorrow finally I’ll know if it was worth the wait!

Thank you!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

You’ve really got the running and fitness bug. That belly dancing will keep you nice and flexible. Happy running 🤗

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Yes, we‘ll see how I feel after doing these.... I might just end up feeling not supple enough! 😆😆💃🏽

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Looks fab! And fun! I might join you belly dancing, I've always wanted to try it 😀

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Yes, me too! My first belly dancing on advice from the NHS! Who’d have thought! 🤣🤣🧞‍♀️💃🏽

[Hidden]

So pleased to hear you’re loving it all and having such fun, great act to follow 🥳🤗

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Looks and sounds like a wonderful week ahead. No coach Bennett for the 5k? I’m sure it’ll be fun anyway!

Happy running, and belly dancing.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you! I might switch things around a bit but for the 5k I feel I still need a bit of a security blanket, so I generally make only a small change like switching voices.

But who knows, I might just start fancing his voice after the 30 min runs! 😆

Thank you!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

He’s good... he talks a lot... he’s not for everyone, but I love the way he gets me running and thinking the right way.

I’m with you on small changes only though... if I change too much at once I miss my comfort zone a little.

[Overweightandunfit]

Ooh, belly dancing sounds fun I might I have to have a look at that although I am completely unco-ordinated!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Overweightandunfit]

Just finished and will be dropping a review in the next 10 min. Really good fun! And I have a feeling that it’s great for the back!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Overweightandunfit]

Here the link below to my review post. And yes, even uncoordinated me got a rather surprising positive response from my husband. 🤣 healthunlocked.com/strength...

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Bet I’m not the only one googling nhs belly dancing!! That sounds fun.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

In the link below to my review post, I put my review and all the links! Go for it! You’ll see the effect it had on my husband 🤣🤣🤣 healthunlocked.com/strength...

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

😂 thank you. I’m sold!!

[CBDB Graduate10]

W2 D1 ✔️ I‘ve belly danced! Write-up is here : healthunlocked.com/strength...

[CBDB Graduate10]

W2 D2✔️ Just another run. Yesterday, so here a belated tick (because I am so needy for completion ticks 🤣) My write-up about running with Coach Bennett is here: healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

[CBDB Graduate10]

W2 D3✔️ Str & Flex with Laura. Really nice to return to her and experience progress. Calf stand-ups with raises feel more stable. I also put up a bar indoors which functions as railings. Set for the winter as this will be ( I think) my go to easy workout.

[CBDB Graduate10]

W2 D4✔️ yesterday’s run with Bennett, write-up here healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

[CBDB Graduate10]

W2 D5✔️ Second Belly dancing. Gosh, hand, arm, leg, hip coordination is a challenge 😂🧞‍♂️

[CBDB Graduate10]

W2 D6✔️ 5k run. Had some issues with music but once sorted, ran on. Rainy day, so had 2 T-shirt on, one longsleeve and a sleeveless hoodie. Raincap. Perfect.

[CBDB Graduate10]

W2 D7✔️ and ending the week on a very high with a foam recovery workout with FitOn’s Breann. See my write-up at healthunlocked.com/strength...