Half way through Jan

[Jericho2332]

Morning runners! Happy Friday! The weekend is upon us 😁 not that it's any different to any other day lately but hey, the weekend always feels good 👌🏻

First photo is today's run, il add couple more in comments as we can do that now 😁

It was icey, I went out, turned straight back, paced around the house a little and then thought screw it I'm going! Glad I did, changed the route up, added a lot more up hill sections and the benefit of running up hill? The downhill that gives that great spike on my split times 🤣 (down ormesby bank for those in the know 😉) A really fresh, relaxing run that I'm happy I did and added some nice Kms to the Gazelles Distance Count for January! (Needs a snappier name 🤣)

Speaking of which, il add my records in a picture in comments for all to see bit today marked run 8 of January and brought up 78km 😁 not bad at all for half way point, also the halfway point of me doing dry January, been surprisingly easy 😁

I hope everyone is having a great day and hopefully some great runs 💪🏻

EDIT:the options to add pics in replies seems to have gone, oh well 78km so far in Jan was the important one.

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What a way to kick off a Friday Jericho2332 👍 bring on the weekend

[GailXrunning]

Amazing. You’re smashing your targets almost every run and every step of the way. So impressed. 😁 I bet you’ll feel increasingly lighter with Dry January, which should add an added spring to your gazelle legs.

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Thanks Gail, I'm certainly trying 👍🏻 I'm feeling lighter but not actually getting any lighter 🤣 despite all the running, working out on non run days and watching my diet I've only dropped a couple of lbs since I started, I've hoped my game lately with the diet though and the no booze so hopefully see results soon 😁🤞🏻

[GailXrunning in reply to Jericho2332]

Be patient. We know that starting exercise tends to add weight (as muscle). The ‘feel’ is the best gauge rather than the scales. You got that! 👍 And you’ve got the fitness too! 👍 Already amazing results. I know some suggest going by tape measurements of waist, thighs, etc. Since starting c25k, I can see and feel changes, and kick myself for not starting out with a set of baseline measurements. Sustainable diet changes are best seen in medium and long-term, so I think you can just applaud yourself for making the changes. Anyway, ‘lightness’ can be in the feel and in the step!!!

I guess we’re all different, but both M and I dropped half stone just by cutting out/ back the booze. Unbelievable - but I’m still on Dry January 2019. I hit my 750-day sprint yesterday!!🌟 Made such an amazing difference. Benefits all the way, but for me they really kicked in after a few months.

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Wow that's amazing! Well done 💪🏻 yeah I think sticking to this routine for a few months will see me noticing the difference. I did the measuring tape around my middle, that was one of the things that shocked me into starting c25k a few months back 🤣 i wear a 34" waist clothes wise but my middle measure (round the belly button) was coming in at closer to 42 when I was fully "relaxed "🤦🏼‍♂️🤣 it's down to about 40 now so it is happening 😁 I'm sure the excess lbs will follow soon.

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Blimey, 78km's already, that's good going, i'm lagging a bit behind, although thinking of a longer run today, which will help the total, it's dry out, down here, but expecting some big puddles about 🤣 your times, well 🥵 i'm usualy around 7/8 mins per km, oh well! 🤷‍♂️ oh, and hills, i still try and avoid, if i can! 🤣

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

I doubt your far behind Peter, you've been crushing those KMs so far this year 💪🏻 my times are odd even when I'm running slow there still fairly quick lol sounds like you've avoided the ice down there so a nice run today for you hopefully 🤞🏻

[GailXrunning in reply to Peter44]

You are also doing fantastic, P! 🦌🦌🦌 My mileage is much lower ... The week off didn’t help + my plan is to develop my approach to breathing, which sort of means going backwards in terms of distance and pace while I reacclimatise (it’s like I’ve just slid down a biggish snake on the board game!) 😂🐍😬

Big puddles in London park today, but no ice (it was early and cold). Plan to batch report 3 runs on Sunday.

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Blimey, that long snake, right at the end, just about to win, then down you go! 🤣 loved board games, as a kid. ☺ I asume my breathing is ok, is actualy a big help running with someone, and talking all the way!

[GailXrunning in reply to Peter44]

Yep, mine’s fine too, when combining nose and mouth. It’s a whole different thing with full nasal breathing. Idea is that you build back up and will ultimately be stronger and more efficient. We’ll see if it works for me or not, but it’s not something to decide quickly. Have to give it the time it needs. Figured: in for a penny, in for a pound. Essentially im retraining. 😬🤷🏼‍♀️

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Ummm, think i'd get fed up too quickly, i remember in c25k, laura was telling me to take a breath, and count four strides, i think 🤷‍♂️ but soon gave up! 🤣

[GailXrunning in reply to Peter44]

😂 I did find that tricky, too, I remember.

[Runforurlife Graduate10]

Well, I am still sitting at my computer working in my running kit 🤣🤣(having run nowhere, I might add) and seeing your latest run and splits has reminded me how great running is and I must get out there SOON. Maybe not to smash out a run like yours but...blimey, you are motoring these days, seriously impressive stuff 💪💪 I love that you went out, came back and went out again! Now that is commitment. So, it seems 12km is the new 10km with you boys hmm...? I am feeling very much in the 5-6km run bracket after a week of long hours work but who knows.. With your sterling run in mind, I will get out at some point and sure this is going to keep me on my toes 🦌🦌🦌

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to Runforurlife]

I have the benefit of nothing but free time at the minute so making the most of it 🤣 it beats all the housework and DIY I'm having to do the rest of the time 🤣🤣

[GailXrunning in reply to Runforurlife]

Hey, Runforurlife, get on those shoes! The weather is looking bright(ish) - so presumably for you too - and you’ll be much sharper at that digital-interface as a result. 🦌🦌🦌

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Runforurlife]

I'll be waiting for your post, like Gail says, lovely and sunny out now! 🌞

[Bambi2020 Graduate10]

You and Peter are definitely at the top of the leader board for km - well done!!

[nowster Graduate10]

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