A warm 5k and a slow 200miles on LEJOG

[CBDB]

In contrast to my last run in icy weather, this felt like a warm run in very reasonable 8 - 9 degrees Celsius.

So only 2 layers, 1 thin buff and off I went.

A bit more of a struggle today, and I seem to discern a pattern: whenever I have a longer recovery break, here for instance 5 days last week, my first run always feels great (that was Sat), but my second run afterwards always feels like a struggle.

Anyone else have that?

But I did it, and got rewarded by my next RunLEJOG postcard. I know many of you from the LEJOG4 cohort have already finished, but I’m steadily making progress, albeit very slowly.

Happy running, everyone!

[Over62]

Yes CBDB it’s been a warm run today.

Congratulations on your 200miles. Yes The 2nd run can be a struggle at times, I think the Yoga though is helping to keep the level of fitness up, I’m noticing a difference- so thank you for your direction for that. 🧘‍♀️😊👍🏃🏻‍♀️

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Over62]

🙏 yes, I think yoga is responsible for my legs feeling really stretched out properly. Downside is that I don’t seem to need to turn to my lovely collection of foam rollers as much as I used to! 😱😅

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

The sudden weather change is crazy CBDB. Well done on your run and congratulations on your LEJOG postcard 👏👏

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you! Yes, is it also warm up where you are? Hope it doesn’t get as cold again, it really disrupted my running. 🙏

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Well done reaching your 1st 200 miles target, great work. What a change in temperatures, keeping us on our toes. Happy running 🤗

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Definitely! Thank you! 👍🏽🙏🥰

[David_G]

Well done CBDB 👍 It’s weird how quickly the weather has changed! I seem to have a similar issue when I take a longer break, so you’re not alone🙁I’m still on LEJOG4 and I haven’t finished quite yet. Just keep going at your own pace and I’m sure you’ll get there👏👏

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

Interesting to hear. Knowing that this might happen on 2nd runs is really good to know ahead. If I had planned my 8k or 9k run today, I think I would have really struggled to finish.

[dijep Graduate10]

Do you think the sudden weather change could be a factor as well? I'm sitting with the patio door open and it's 15° whereas on Saturday it was - 3.5°!Congratulations on your 200 miles 🎊

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

Thank you. Yes, maybe. I will keep monitoring this, but I think the temperature didn’t affect me. It felt perfect. But 15 degrees would have! Wow 😅😅. We only had ca 8 degrees.

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Well done for getting out there...and Congrats on your LEJOG landmark 👍🏃🏻‍♀️

Maybe the change in weather had an effect too!?! 🤔

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

Will monitor. Thanks ! 🙏👍🏽

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Yay CBDB, another postcard! Well done! You have until August to complete LEJOG4, so you’re totally fine. 😀 Enjoy your journey! 🏃‍♀️

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you! 🙏

[TailChaser Graduate10]

Yep, I can relate to that CB. Not sure why it happens but I’m sure there’s some complicated scientific reason for it. However, in my experience, it all gets a little easier, little by little, until you realise you hardly need that break anymore.

Well done on your postcard! You’re doing fab, don’t worry about others! I’ve got some on LEJOG 6 who are barely past the Eden Project yet.

And as for clothing today: wasn’t it such a relief!!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Yeah! It was perfect temperature, really.

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Yes I have that too. My first run after a break always seems to go well. I thought maybe it was because I have fewer expectations- so not pressurising myself. Or maybe it's just the joy of getting back out again.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Lifluf]

Yeah, the feeling of running after a break is like this: 🤸🤸🏻‍♂️🤸🏼‍♀️🤸🤸🏻‍♂️

[Lifluf Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Spot on! Always a bit anxious when I start - will I have lost some fitness? But somehow, magically, I don't and as soon as I start I'm happy 😊

[mhatter67]

It’s a steady plod for me on LEJOG 4 too, it’s been great for my sole over these winter months ticking off the miles 😊👍🏻

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to mhatter67]

Yeah. 👍🏽👣 it’s a long trek, though ... ⏳ I fear I was too impatient and started a shorter challenge as well, to ensure I get a medal at the end. 😅🤣🏅