I haven’t done a short run for a while and it wasn’t even my intention when I started out this morning; I had every intention of running for 4K.
I start off at a fairly slow pace that will enable me to speed up gradually as I run. Usually I try to run 4K in just under 30 minutes. As I was running the first couple of kilometres, I was thinking about fitness age and I thought I would do a 3K with a fast (for me!) third km and see if my fitness age on Garmin improved significantly. I don’t really take much notice of this, but I was just curious.
So - second km done and as I start the 3rd kilometre, I pay special attention to form, shoulders back and relaxed, deep breath, and I’m off, arms pumping, looking ahead (and not at my watch). I manage to keep going until my watch buzzes and signals the end of the km. I’m out of breath but invigorated by the unexpected workout. I do my warm down walk and I’m home. Didn’t seem like I’d been out for long enough!
Looking at the stats, I’m pleased. I did my 3rd fastest km time. I’m such a snail that a pace of 6 something always makes me happy 😊
Km Splits: 7:58, 7:30, 6:31
And yes, my fitness age improved by 5 years from that one run. 😂 It had been slipping down lately, presumably because of the similar longer runs I’d been doing to get my January 100K. Now it’s 21!
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Exactly! You do it all the time - I can’t; well not yet, anyway! Funny, though. Once I did a 2 km run and my pace on the second km was 6:10, but it didn’t register as a PB on either Garmin or Strava. Weird. Perhaps a glitch.
No, I didn’t do the speed challenge. Too much pressure! Might do one on my own. 😊
Oh no!! 😂 I’m hoping for ‘the’ letter soon. I’m next after the over 70s 😊
I’ve tried Fartleks, but if I’m speeding up I like to be able to measure it. So I prefer some kind of interval work. I’ve done 60 seconds followed by 90 seconds slow jogging, but I think I need to increase that running distance now.
I did, too, to start with; but if you persevere then soon you are able to slow jog instead of walking as your stamina increases. Or maybe I slowed down a bit in the running sections!
Well done Jools, your first km would be fast for me, dont think i've had one, with a 6, at the start! 🤣 I should do some shorter runs, but always want to stay out longer. Was planning on a run sat morning, but things not too good with my mum, they are letting me see her tomorrow, as they think she's close to end of life now. 😥
Thanks, Peter. I can only do a 6 something km when I’m fully warmed up, but not too tired, so usually at the end of a shorter run.
I’m so sorry about your Mum. I’ve been through similar. When the Dutch go through tough times, they say ‘Strength’ to each other. This is exactly what I needed during my Mum’s last days so I’m sending you strength for you and your family to cope with what lies ahead.
My best wishes too Peter. My mother died last year. Its really hard for so many of us going through this. Thank goodness for running. I still remember my run the day after she died - it really helped.
Thank you Lifluf, at least i'll be able to see her later, and as you say, thank goodness for running, although still resting a few aches/niggles, at the moment. ☹
So so sorry to hear that about your mum. But it is good that you can visit. I had a close friend who went through similar right at the height of the first peak. Just know that we're all here for you if you need us. 🤗
You spring chicken you! Awesome! In the light of this I shall have to think twice about a Garmin... my 'fitness age' could be hilariously depressing! My day not quite so lively: dentist, where last week's work has given me a golf ball-sized cartoon-style lump in my jaw along with yet another tooth extraction... and I was only in for a deep clean! All that and identify theft... my particulars used for a fraudulent insurance claim for a car I don't own...Blessed night's sleep can't come soon enough...
Goodness me, Joe! Hopefully this coming week will be better for you with the end of the dental work and the identity theft exposed. I hope you managed a good night’s sleep. I woke this morning to find the downstairs lights were out - something blew the trip and I have a handful of spotlights not working, When it gets light I’ll have to replace one of them to see if I have a bigger problem with the electrics. These things are sent to try us. Being an electrician is not one of my talents!
The fitness age is more amusing than anything else and I love my watch, it gives me all the stats I want. Hope you have a better day today 👍🤞
I know, what a hoot! Slept better - and I hope the daylight helps identify the errant issue. Electrics, know what you mean and, right now if it's not just a bulb blowing and tripping the breaker (or the RCD?), it can take ages getting a qualified electrician they're all so busy with small business grant work!Yes, the watch would be fun - how did you get to choose yours?
Today: strength and flex and a walk - the pounding of a run - I am not as light on my feet as I should be - would still reverberate most uncomfortably!😳😂
Message left for local electrician. Changing the bulb sadly didn’t work. There are 4 spots that work from the one switch, so safer to leave it to the experts.
My daughter-in-law recommended the watch, a Garmin Vivoactive 3. Love it. I also hear good things about the Forerunner series.
Hehe 21 again! I sort of remember what it was like 😂😂 great splits! My 1k PB is that exact time, 6:31. Only happened once, at the beginning of one of my long runs back in September, I think. Still don't know how it happened 😂 Nowadays, if my time starts with a 7 I'm over the moon!
Well done! It’s funny how mixing things up seem to work. My fastest 5km is still my first consolidation run after graduating C25k. Brisk walk 5 minutes, 30 minute jog, walk to end of park run course. My walk/runs are often faster than a straight run 😂
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Thank you Mr Garmin - 4 days recovery it is
