Half The Distance Double The Enjoyment

[Couchphoenix]

Perfect running weather out there today, so kit on and out I went, lovely to be out in the fresh air.

I chose the NRC Just Another Run, a 35 minute recovery run, which seemed just right, no 12k punishing slog today, just a nice gentle run. Chose my normal route and it was a different run to my last one altogether. Coach Bennett was his normal chirpy self with lots of words of wisdom including something that seemed quite fitting......’The best teacher you will ever have is yourself’ 🤔 I liked that.

As I jogged along my breathing was good, legs didn’t feel heavy and I found myself approaching the Oddfellows Lodge at which point I was tempted to carry on, but no, I didn’t want to end this run feeling exhausted, so I turned around and headed back.

The remainder of the run felt just as comfortable, I resumed the workout when CB had finished and continued the run until I reached home, which was just over 6k.

All in all an enjoyable run today, which has left me looking forward to the next one.

Happy Running Everyone 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Ah that is fantastic. Great to read, how much you enjoyed your run. Well Done 👏👏⭐️⭐️

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Thanks Rebecca, I felt a lot better today and I enjoyed that run, slept well last night for the first time in a long time 👍🏃‍♂️

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

That is fantastic Geoff so pleased to hear that. You really are doing so well x

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant to hear this, well done. Happy for you. Happy running 🤗

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks GH I really enjoyed that one 🤗

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Sounds just right, nice and comfortable, after your 12k, and good you werent tempted to carry on 👍 i'm really missing the running, going to try a short one tomorrow morning. 🤞

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Thanks Peter, it was just the right distance for me today. Good luck with your run tomorrow, it’s forecast snow here for Sunday ⛄️😬

[Indielass00 in reply to Peter44]

With you on that Peter. It’s only been a week and it seems ages since I last ran. Good luck with your run tomorrow! 👍🏻

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Thanks, i'm definately in need of a run, for various reasons. ☹

[Indielass00 in reply to Peter44]

Hope you are ok Peter44

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Thanks, i'll be ok, hope you can get out for a run soon too. 👍

[Indielass00 in reply to Peter44]

Looking at another week of rest. It’s feeling loads better but still get the odd niggle. I think introducing big hills did it.Take care

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Oh dear, those dam hills ☹ i shhould probably be resting a bit longer, but going to give it a try, just need it at the moment, take my mind of other things.

[Indielass00 in reply to Peter44]

Yep those bloody hills 😂

[Indielass00 in reply to Peter44]

Thanks

[Lizcanrun Graduate10]

Glad you enjoyed it. Always good to give ourselves permission to just enjoy running. (I'm not very good at that - too competitive!). Enjoy your weekend. Hope the sleep continues to improve.

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Lizcanrun]

Thanks Lizcanrun 😊 I’m getting better at being good to myself, but like you the competitive side kicks in sometimes. You have a great weekend too. 👍

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Glad your sleeping better, going through it with my mum, actualy was aloud to see her today, but was very sad. 😥

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Thanks Peter, so sorry to hear about your mum, it’s a big worry for you, I’m glad you were allowed to see her and I hope she feels better soon.

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Good run , it's funny really sometimes the shorter runs are more fun.I must try that NRC run 👍

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks Instructor57 that was just right today, that NRC run is 35 mins, so not too long and you can always extend it 👍

[acountrycabbage 60minGraduate]

Glad you had a good one today CP and well done for stopping ahead of overdoing it. So hard when you’re enjoying it! 👌🏼💛

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to acountrycabbage]

Thanks ACC, You’re right, I felt fine and was tempted to go further, but glad I decided not to, as 6k was just about right today, and it’s nice to finish a run not feeling exhausted 👍🏃‍♂️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That’s great to hear, weather has been good here too

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks Sola, it’s been lovely here today, I took Harvey out for a walk afterwards too to make the most of it. It’s forecast snow for Sunday! crazy weather ⛄️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

We too have snow forecast for Sunday but so far every time we’ve been promised snow we get rain, the ground is sodden

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

The Dutch Weather Service has named this storm Darcy, mainly affecting the Netherlands and south east England, up to 20 cm of snow is expected in some areas.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to AlMorr]

I’m looking forward to seeing snow, we don’t get it every year

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Enjoy the snowball fights 🌨 😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Great run - so pleased you enjoyed yourself out there today. I knew it would be a good one 😁

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Yes you were right, I slept better last night, which helped. I didn’t want to finish feeling shattered, so that distance was just right today. 😁

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

A good night's sleep makes all the difference.

I was planning on a longer run on Sunday but the weather forecast is for snow ❄️🌨️

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Same here ☹️

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Sounds like a great run...so glad you enjoyed it after the last one. Also it’s good to hear that you had a better night’s sleep.

Good weather here too, the sun was shining when I went out for a 5km. Snow forecast here for Sunday too ⛄️😫

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

Thanks LMW 😊 it’s been lovely here today, it’s funny isn’t it whenever the weather’s nice your first thought is....nice running weather today 😁....... the snow forecast is a nuisance though 😬⛄️

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to Couchphoenix]

I know what you mean 🌞🏃🏻‍♀️

I don’t think there’s a vaccine for this bug that we all seem to have 😂

[CI578]

Well done on going out 👍

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to CI578]

Thanks my little running mate 😁 I felt a lot better today and didn’t overdo it this time....still learning 👍🏃‍♂️

[CI578 in reply to Couchphoenix]

👍

[Indielass00]

Yay! I told you the next run would be different. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! Nice work CP 🙌🏻

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Thanks Indielass00 😊 loads better today, lovely weather and just the right distance, all good and looking forward to the next one now 👍🏃‍♂️

[Indielass00]

Fantastic! Happy running my friend! 😀

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

You too, you’ll be back out there soon 😁

[Teresafaith Graduate10]

So glad you felt better today and enjoyed your run.

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Teresafaith]

Thanks Teresafaith 😊 I’m getting there

[Teresafaith Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

👍

[BonniesRest]

Lovely! And looking forward to the next starting line! 🎉

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to BonniesRest]

Thanks BR .....Yes and so is Coach Bennett ! he told me at the end of the run, which was nice of him 😜

[Littleoyellow Graduate10]

Just caught up on your 12k write up- yikes!! Glad you've had a restorative run today and stopped well within your limits 😁 Great to hear that you had a good night's sleep too 😴 coach Bennett always makes me happy 😁🤗👍

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Littleoyellow]

Thanks Littleoyellow....Yeah my own fault that 12k, wasn’t feeling great and pushed myself unnecessarily. Loads better run today, slept better last night and chose a sensible distance....we live and learn. Coach Bennett is always a happy soul and his positivity certainly helps 😁

[Littleoyellow Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Wishing you another great night's sleep after a great run 😁👍

[Tinytears60 Graduate10]

Good one GBB 👏👏👏👏 sounds perfect! 👌We were both out today for our exercise ✅😀

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Tinytears60]

Both had a good run today Jane, well done for squeezing a 5k in as I know you’ve got a lot going on at the moment x

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done Couchphoenix! So glad you enjoyed your run. I downloaded the NRC ages ago but have only just started using it - there’s some great runs on there aren’t there. Keep on running! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Frenc, I’ve used NRC ever since I graduated C25k as I like the encouragement / company of a coach. There’s a good choice on there, I always seem to find one that’s suitable. Coach Bennett can be a bit cheesy but I like him 👍🏃‍♂️

[GailXrunning]

Fabulous run (for you) and read (for us). And it shows you making a wise decision at the lodge with over-reach temptation lurking. What a swift application of learning from yourself!! 👌😁 End on a high, with energy - both physical and mental - to take to your next run. Love this managing of rhythms.

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Thank You GailXrunning it’s nice as you say to finish not feeling exhausted. I’m still learning but enjoying the journey 😁

[GailXrunning in reply to Couchphoenix]

They do say it’s the best bit!