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Run 02/02 - no energy

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Hiya,

This can be seen as CR12 after C25K, but at the same time it is run 1 in my plan to running 60 minutes. I know we have JuJu's Magic plan, but I changed it to my own plan (my run, my plan, I am annoying that way). My runs during the week will be 30 minutes and my single run in the weekend will be the run I increase in time. Why not follow JuJu's plan? I prefer to have runs of 30 mins during the week also because I Jeff my runs by walking 30 seconds every 4,5 minutes. Due to the walking parts, I thought to go for all 30 min runs in the week. Also, I will do every weekend twice (so 2 times 40 mins, 2 times 45 mins, etc.).

Today is a weekday, so a 30 min run it was. Unfortunately it felt as if a leech had sucked away all my energy. This despite having stood up and walked around more during my deskjob workday than normal. I did eat pancakes for lunch (lunch at 12:30 and run at 15:45), maybe they sucked my energy away?

Anyhow, I did my Slow Jogging jiggle, but forgot to take small steps and weird, but taking less and longer steps is more exhausting than taking more and smaller steps. I felt exhausted... until I realised I was taking long steps and shortened them. Then I started to feel better. Still not full of energy, but the run did improve a bit. Note to myself: Slow Jogging AND small steps!

Running has such a big learning curve! If only my brain was better at remembering the lessons I learn every time...

Onto Thursday, when it is 30 mins again. Saturday will be 40 mins for the second time then. Really looking forward to it!

Cheers, Evy

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

That is a known fact...smaller lighter steps is far easier...have you watched any of Jeff Galloways videos on you tube or Garmin?? Infact, if you have a Garmin watch you can download one of his plans, if not, you could perhaps programme one into Runkeeper??? Part of his plans are a run called a cadence drill which involves increasing your cadence by taking smaller steps and keeping your feet closer to the ground...have a look at what he’s got to say 😉

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I have a Garmin and have watched some Jeff videos. But I have not yet seen any about cadence. Definately will look it up!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

Yes do ...the cadence drills are a really good workout...there’s a warm up and then 30 secs of fast running at 150-200 steps per min then 30 secs recovery ...repeating 3-4 times...gets your heart going 😜

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200? 😳

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

Yes 😩

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

You don’t have to get to 200 though 🤪

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Sounds a good plan, I hope you enjoy your journey. Eventually your students length and cadence will come naturally making things easier. Happy running 🤗

in reply toGrannyhugs

Yeah, I sometimes overthink things. I should sometimes just enjoy and not think. Time will teach my body too.

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GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply to

I remember getting really stressed with all th advice while doing the c25k podcasts and it’s been such a relief since to just run, after all children don’t get told how to do it when they graduate from walking

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LizcanrunGraduate10

Hi Evy, I can totally relate to this. Sometimes the magic just doesn't happen and it's not always the fault of the pancakes! I wouldn't worry about it. I tend to think there's more of a moral victory in a hard run. You weren't feeling it. You did it anyway. I say well done!

in reply toLizcanrun

Indeed, I am glad I did it. I learned a bit again and have had my exercise ☺

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Doris8Graduate10

Hi glad you have found a plan that is working for you . Your Garmin connect gives your cadence on running after you’ve run . Good idea keeping your longer run for the weekend. ☺️

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nowsterGraduate10

My natural cadence seems to be around 160 steps/minute when running and 115 when walking, and my stride length is about a metre. (Long legs.)

When I'm running faster the stride length seems to increase rather than the cadence.

I wouldn't blame the pancakes. 😉

I'm also doing similar about putting my longer runs at the weekend.

And there will be days when you feel like you're dragging a ball and chain around.

in reply tonowster

Wow, I really have to think and make an effort to reach 160 spm. Would have no idea how to increase it even more! 😳 And true, not all running days can be fantastic. I was glad though to run even thouch the energy leech was sucking me dry ☺

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nowsterGraduate10 in reply to

The usually recommended technique to increase spm is to take shorter steps, but more of them.

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Scruff5560minGraduate

Sounds like a good plan for you. But slow is definitely the way forward especially on the magic plan. Take and slow short steps like a 🐢is good. 🌷🌷

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate

Hi BlackScorpion, I did the same the other day, I tried lengthening my stride, and it was not for me! Shorter steps are much better. I like that you’re aiming for 60 minutes, I’m starting to think this is the way to go. Hope the pancake was good! 👍👍🏃‍♀️

in reply toFrenc

Yeah luckily the pancakes tasted good 😉

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Asthmaticsnail

my dad used to say He couldnt chew gum and walk, I better tell him to never take up running then as it can be a multitasking nightmare 🤣

I feel your pain - I too had a crappy run today (as you’ve seen 😊) but I live the fact your experimenting with it all the time and using your findings. Brill!

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