After my enforced ice-break, and after four 5k runs to test out my rested running legs, I ran my 8 k today which means....
... I’m back on the magic plan! Entering week 6 next week!
Today’s run was not quite as bouncy, but assured and steady (and deliciously slow). There were many walkers out, and the 2m rule was quite hard to maintain so I kept my face covering on whilst running, possibly contributing to not feeling the bounce. But it did feel like an easy 8k, legs felt great (thank you Yoga with Adriene), my breathing was controlled, and the time just flew by. And that is saying a lot, as my runs are quite long as I run so slow.
Only bad thing today was the headache I got for rest of the day, probably due to lack of fluids. So I definitely need to make sure I drink more on days before the long run. And I haven’t yet taken my new running backpack (with water bottle pockets) out for a run, so that’s planned for my 9k run coming up soon.
Upwards and onwards. Happy running everyone!
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Well done CBDB that sounds like a great way to get back on the plan! I agree with you about hydration - it’s something we often don’t think about in cold weather as we perhaps don’t feel we’re losing fluids so much. We still need to prepare by hydrating properly before a during longer runs.💦Good luck with the plan - hopefully you’ll be up to 10K soon🙂👍
I think I don’t know anyone who’s slower than me. 🤣🤣🤣 So including warm up walk and cool down walk my Runkeeper tells me the total of 9.37km took just below 2 hours. 1h 57m and 40s to be exact.
My total run average speed (including warm-up and cool down walk) is in average between 4.5 to 5km/h and I really use the Japanese Slow Running technique not only out of choice but also as this is what my body can do. I’m not at a point yet where I could speed up, but I know my stamina is much better and I am at a point where I could run for longer.
So very slow 🐌🐢 but I’m still running and my feet come off the ground. 🦶
You got this! Only advice from my limited experience: make sure you drink a lot of water the day before. I have a feeling for us slow runners, it’s still as intensive as a fast runner running 14k with the same time.💪👏👍🏽🦵🏃🏾♀️
Oh yes...ever since starting C25k in the heat in August, I have religiously drank 3 litres a day, sometimes more! Mostly fruit/herbal tea, or straight water. ☺️
Sounds like a great run - well done for getting back on plan - think I’ll do a couple of 5k and then maybe re-enter at week 4.Thank you for inspiring me to try again
Well done you!! Ive only managed a couple of 5ks lately... mainly 3-3.5... breathing is my issue at present. I think i need to ring my asthma nurse again.
Then I aim to try for a few consistent 5ks again before I go back on the plan again.
Well done CBDB. I’ve just started W5 and done 4K today. Think I’m going to take a leaf out of your book and slow the runs down, as I’m not enjoying at the moment. Getting to hung up on pace.
Oh yeah! I think I’ve had runners euphoria continually ever since starting to run 9 months ago, and I think it’s because I never really pushed pace (running slow is also essential for me because of a health condition). I’ve done the stepping stone podcasts, but happily returned to my joggle after those!
So slow really adds to my enjoyment. Only downside is that I need to find 2 hours in a day of running 10k. That reduces it to weekends, really.
I want to do well, but I don’t want to lose the enjoyment and stop running. Reading your post has reminded me that enjoyment is essential to successful running 😊
Funny you mentioned the headache, I’ve had one on and off for 3 days. I rarely get them and even more rarely will pop pills for one but have had to this time. Even more fresh air and less screen time might help me 🙃
It’s official, I’m hopping into the distance plan too. A plan + goals = excitement!
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