Sunday 9k ASICS Maiden Voyage

[Couchphoenix]

Just a few miles required to complete my February Race at Your Pace Challenge, which I over ambitiously set for 50 miles but later reduced to 35. Only today left to complete these and submit my Race Evidence.

Perfect running weather out there today, energy levels feel much better this weekend, which I didn’t expect as last week was my first week back in work.

ASICS on ready for their maiden voyage and off I went, I chose NRC Morning Run With Headspace, which is a really nice one with the normal thought provoking questions and encouragement to relax your body, enjoy the run and take in your surroundings, which is what I did. 😁

I reached the town centre which was surprisingly quite busy, feeling good plenty left in the tank and actually found myself picking up the pace. Into the park which also seemed very popular with families and dog walkers. I stopped at my 5k bench and took a breather before heading home.

I resumed the workout when the run ended and completed an enjoyable 9k, leaving just a short walk to reach home. The new ASICS proved very comfortable and I was quite impressed with them, they didn’t feel so stiff as my Brooks.

Race evidence submitted to Race at Your Pace, which was actually 38 miles, and I’ve got a nice shiny medal to look forward to 🏅🤗

Before going out today I watched this You Tube motivational video, which definitely got me in the right mindset, give it a go if you need some encouragement to get you out there👍

youtu.be/W1yrR3p-J5A(Not working as expected?)

Happy Running Everyone!

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[Indielass00]

Good going CP. Glad weather was good for you and energy levels up! Bet your new runners felt fantastic!

Glorious ☀️ here too! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday 😎

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Thanks Indielass00, it’s nice to feel a bit more like myself and have some energy. New runners are nice.

Hope you managed to get out yourself and enjoy the nice weather today. 😁

My wife saw Where’s Wally out there last week, when she was walking the dog, she said he was walking up a hill....Ha! he’s human after all 😂

[Indielass00 in reply to Couchphoenix]

We all got out for a lovely lunchtime walk yesterday. Today been enjoying the garden 😎

Sunny walk

[Indielass00 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Wally!!!!! 😂😂😂 He clearly is one of your locals then if your wife saw him too😆.Does Mrs CP ever fancy joining you running?

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Looks a lovely place for a walk 👍. Yes he is a local I’ve seen him out and about when I’ve been driving to work 🚗 👀

Mrs CP, was saying.... I must get an armband for my phone first......I’ve got a spare one I said.....oh she said......I’ll need some earphones.....I’ve got some new ones I’ve never used, you can have them.....oh she says 😬.......still waiting to see her leave the couch 😉

[Indielass00 in reply to Couchphoenix]

😂😂 Bless! My husband doesn’t like running, he loves Badminton! It’s good to have different interests though. She might surprise you one day and suddenly be in her running kit before you 😀🏃🏻‍♀️.

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Well done with your run and completing the miles 🙂👍And great motivational video 👍

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks Instructor57, glad you liked the video 👍 I often watch those before I go out, gets you in the right mindset. 🏃‍♂️

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Yes, good idea ! I often use subliminal messaging 😁

P S. Ian is easier than Instructor57 😁👍

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Cheers Ian 👍 Geoff is easier than Couchphoenix too 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Sounds lovely, it’s not motivation I need though it’s sleep , and roast beef of course lol

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

There are sleep hypnosis videos on You Tube too Sola, I’ve used those recently, some are really good.

Can’t beat a nice bit of roast beef 🤤

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Me too 😁😴

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

I have no problem sleeping but will bear those in mind, after I posted that reply i went out like a light for half an hour while dinner was cooking lol

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done Couchphoenix! Sounds as though you had a great run. I’m interested to hear about your Asics as I’m on the lookout for my next pair of trainers 👟. Happy running 🏃‍♂️😀👏🏼👍.

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Frenc, I was impressed with the ASICS, they’re nice and light and comfortable. Happy Running to you too 😁

[GailXrunning]

Sounds great. You must be really pleased to feel both renewed energy levels and comfortable feet.👍😁

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

It was nice out there today, I haven’t been out for a week so I thought I might struggle, but it was lovely to have some energy and a comfortable run / feet 🦶 😁

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Excellent! I do love a race at your pace medal 🏅 well done! 💪🏽

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

Yeah they are nice, this one will be my second, I quite like the challenge now and again, 50 miles was too ambitious with all I’ve had going on, but I’ll settle for 38 👍🏅🏃‍♂️

[Ant50 Graduate10]

Glad you liked the ASICS - looks like a good run all round. Well done.

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Ant50]

Thanks Ant50, loving the ASICS very comfortable.... it was nice to have some energy today to complete a comfortable run 👍🏃‍♂️

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Great run and video CP 👏👏👏👍 Congrats on your Race at your pace achievement 👍

Well done and good that the new running shoes are a success!

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks Jools, another medal to look forward to, I do love a bit of running bling 😁🏅

Glad you liked the video, the ASICS are very nice, light and comfortable 👍👟👟

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Sounds a nice comfortable run, glad it felt better today, hope works been ok, i'm not in tomorrow now, waiting for another phone call, maybe tue 🤷‍♂️ ironicly, one of our schools start on day of mum's funeral 11th march. ☹

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Works been fine, but really tiring, that’s why I was surprised to wake up Saturday morning and feel quite energetic. Glad to hear you’ve got an extra day off. Mums funeral will be on your mind as was mine, but I’m sure everything will go off ok for you.

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Well done on reaching the miles for your running challenge and glad you loved your new shoes. 👏👏👏👏

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy34, comfy run and comfy shoes so all good 👍🏃‍♂️😁

[CI578]

Well done and that the new trainers did the job 👍

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to CI578]

Thanks 😊 Yeah I really like them, nice and comfortable, it was nice out there today, busy though, lots of people in the park, I ended up running on the grass in the end otherwise I’d have been dodging them every few yards. 🏃‍♂️

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Nice going CP! Those Race at Your Pace medals are nice.

Good to hear your energy levels are back up - by contrast my 5k run today was a bit of an effort. It's certainly been a lovely weekend for getting out there, apart from the fog this morning, which thankfully cleared.

I missed your new shoes post - so just went to check it out! Very nice ! Glad you like them

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks BL64, I’ve got 2 now, they are lovely medals and it gives you an added incentive.

I’ve just read your post, that was a tough and painful run 😳

Yes the shoes are very comfortable, I’ve got 3 pairs to choose from now 😁

[Tinytears60 Graduate10]

Well done Mister! 👏👏👏 Another piece of bling earned to hang 🥇👌 ASICS are meant to provide a decent run and it sounds like they did..

I have serious bling envy 🤩

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Tinytears60]

Aahhh thanks Jane, another bit of bling for the medal hanger 🏅😁.

The ASICS are light and comfortable, quite impressed with them.

Thought you’d have bling envy Competitive Annie 😂

[Hidden]

Well done Couchphoenix! Brilliant time. Glad your Asics are comfy. 😀😀👍

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Now63, felt good today, lot more energy. The new shoes are comfy, very pleased with them 😁👍

[Hidden in reply to Couchphoenix]

👍

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Nice to see your energy levels are up, sounds like a good run...and more bling too! 👍🥇

I love my ASICS 👟💕🏃🏻‍♀️

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

Yes it was a good one thanks, great to have more energy and loving the new ASICS, very light and comfy 👍

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to Couchphoenix]

👍

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Well done Geoff in completing your February Race at Your Pace Challenge and running 38 miles, you are doing amazing another medal for your collection!

Glad you enjoyed your run in your new trainers and have more energy, fantastic you are already back running 9k very impressive.

Sorry for late reply.

Happy Running

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Thanks Rebecca 😊 I was happy with 38, given all that’s been going on and as you say it’s a another medal for my collection 😁

Hope your feeling better and regaining your strength x

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Amazing that you have manage to run 38 miles you are so motivated.

Found my last two shifts at work really tough regarding the fatigue. I am doing my walking and taking small steps back to running but experienced chest tightness again on Sunday hoping I will be able to run again at some point. Take care

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Take your time and be kind to yourself Rebecca, you’ll get there. Sending you a virtual hug x

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Aww thank you so much Geoff, greatly received thank you x