A Steady 7.5K

[Instructor57]

So I was not sure what to do with this run .

All i knew is that I would like to do more than 5K.

I decided not to do a guided run but to just enjoy the run and the music (Pink Floyd )

I was not interested in pace or splits but just wanted to run and enjoy the process.

The weather was perfect !

A nice gentle cool breeze as I set off.

this run felt comfortable from the start and it made me glad that I have been getting back into it slowly and gently.

I certainly feel that has helped .

The Km's were ticked off quite comfortably as I kept to a nice gentle pace

I often surprise myself just how a slight reduction in pace can make such a difference to the feel of a run .

When I got to 5k I was undecided how far to go , shall I do 6 or 7.5 ,. 8 or even 10k

I decided against 8 or 10 as that was too much of a jump from what I have been doing recently so quickly decided on the 7.5 also knowing that would probably be around a 1 hour run .

I got there with fuel left in the tank which felt good , and as always , pleased to have done the run.

Mr Garmin in his wisdom decided to make me another year younger 😁

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

That last sentence I hope has made your day, a year younger, well done on that 7.5K run today 🏃🏾 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you Al, yes it always makes me smile to be a year younger !It also nice to be stretching the distance out again 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That sounds like my kind of run, feeling good at the end and being a year younger

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Haha thank you 👍And yes, I could do with a few more the same now 😂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

We have been struggling so every time we go out we don’t make a plan just run and see how we feel, steadily our fitness age has been decreasing so must be doing something right

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I think that's exactly the thing to do !I had quite some time of infrequent running so felt the first thing I needed to do was build the frequency up again , having done that now I hope to keep mixing things up again with the occasional longer run .

But, all in good time .

There is certainly no rush ! 🙂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

No rush at all we’ve got spring and summer to look forward to

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Absolutely ! I might even get to do my very first Parkrun 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

That would be fun fingers crossed 🤞

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes 🤞 😁

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done! I must get me one of these Garmins - everyone seems to be getting younger by the hour 😀. So pleased you had a nice comfortable run, I totally agree about the slowing down of pace. 👍🏃‍♂️

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thank you ! And yes, I love my Garmin 😁

It's always nice to be a year younger , I just hope it isn't a repeat of last year 😂

And I have never been fast (and thats fine) but holding back a little makes a BIG difference, especially over a reasonable distance ,

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Nice one! I'm with you, when I started using hr zones to guide my running, suddenly I found I could actually enjoy the run itself. How kind of Mr Garmin to lower your fitness age again! Fab to see that steady building up in distance, I'm sure you'll be back where you were before you know it 😃👏👏👏

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank you !I have to admit I was tempted to carry on to 10k but had to be firm with myself .

I thought No !

It's working so far so don't blow it now 😂

I think another short one or some Fartkeks next 😁

[Beatlesforever Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Being sensible is so hard! But the right thing to do 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Haha yes it is 🤣🤣🤣

[nowster Graduate10]

"I often surprise myself just how a slight reduction in pace can make such a difference to the feel of a run ."

This precisely. Also, how a subtle adjustment to your gait and stance can make your legs feel more like springs, and you find yourself bouncing along with a little less effort.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Absolutely right , I will often conciously reset my form throughout my run and the difference is certainly noticeable 👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Well done Ian! 👏👏👏 That sounds like the perfect run - and you had more left in the tank too so even better. 😁This run sounds identical to the one I want for myself on Saturday! I want to build my distance up again. I'm getting my jab Saturday evening so I need to run at the weekend before that just in case

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks Diane, yes I enjoyed it !I was tempted to keep going but decided to be sensible 😁 (I struggle with that sometimes haha)

I had my jab 3 weeks ago today and I was lucky as I run the day before .

I had less than 1.5 hours notice for my jab 😂

They rang me at 2:37 and said can you get here for 3:50 😳

I was ok though and no significant after effects, just a little arm ache the next day .

And I'm sure we will get ourqq running distances up again soon 😁👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I know what you mean but you did the right thing in stopping there. Goodness that was short notice for your jab but good you had no adverse effects

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

To be honest , my flu jab was worse before Christmas

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Well done you youngster!!! Absolutely fantastic. Lol the bunny has a long leg!! Such a joy to read your posts and hear you are really enjoying running again.

Take care

Rebecca x

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Haha thanks Rebecca, I don't feel younger 😂Run rabbit run 😁

Hope your doing ok ? x

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

😂 😆🤣

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[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

😂

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Hi Ian,Felt very tired this week, I think if I had a Mr Garmen he would be telling me I am 98 😆🤣😁😂!!! Certainly feeling very slow 🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌 but am keeping up with daily steps and the running so all good.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Sorry your feeling so tired You must find it very frustrating ☹️

But it's great that you are able to keep up with the runs , that's a positive 🙂👍

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

It is really frustrating, I was always on the go. I have never experienced fatigue like this before. Although I do have the odd days where I feel more like “me” so I am very grateful for that and am lucky.

Yes that really is such a joy so glad I have restarted C25K can’t believe starting week 3 already x

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Let's hope the days that you feel like "You" start to be more frequent ! I'm sure they will and you will get there , and yes , back to week 3 😬👍x

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you so much Ian. So looking forward to Spring and the brighter weather hoping it will give me a spring in my step!!

You take care x