So today ideally would have been a longer run , however , I have just had 2 days rest nursing a niggly hip so did not want to push it.
And there's a long way to go yet to COGH π
I felt a lot better this morning after clamshell exercises yesterday with a resistance band but decided to stick to the 5K
The weather was nice and sunny with a gentle breeze so this was the first time back in shorts for me ! π
Strangely my Vo2Max has gone up , I don't usually see that after a 5k ππ
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Well, done, Ian. Sensible to take care. My VO2 Max went up too! Your post prompted me to check. My fitness age is 20 π, I think thereβs a glitch in the matrix.
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Thanks Jools !Yes I'm not going to push the distance with a niggle .
My fitness age is nowhere near 20 but at least it's heading back in the right direction π
But it doesn't usually improve with a 5k ,
Perhaps pace was a little higher with a lower HR π€
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Yes, you might be right. The formula probably takes into account a variety of pace and HR.
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Thing is, I don't really watch either of them now on a run , perceived effort is my indicator these days π
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Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself.
The Matrix is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth.
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Take the red pill and join the rebellion!
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What a lovely run, the weather has been just perfect. Back in shorts, yay πLooks like Mr Garmin is feeling generous lately, yesterday I was expecting to be downgraded after my 7k but my vo2max stayed put π
Well done on that 5k, hope the hip is fine.
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Yes I enjoyed it ! Moody blues was the playlist and the sun was out ππAnd yes, I did a 7.5k last week and I think VO2Max stayed the same π€
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Oh, love the Moodies! π
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Me too, I had the album 'A Question of balance' as my playlist π¬
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Well done. You did the sensible thing to take it nice and steady. Still a good sub-40 5k
Vo2max is a mystery to me.
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Thanks , yes it's frustrating but I don't want time out on the IC π
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I like that album, too - but my favourite is Seventh Sojourn.
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Whooos, this appeared in the wrong place π
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Haha, I realised where it should be ππ
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Actually, I don't have that one on Spotify ! I will download it now as I like that also π
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I just downloaded it ππ
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Great album π
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The clamshell exercises are great aren't they. Surprisingly difficult!Well done for your run.
I haven't been out for a run for a few days as I've been feeling under the weather, but there is no rush!
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Yes the are great !Can be tricky to stop the hip rolling back as you do them though .
Oh dear sorry to hear your not at your best but as you say , no rush !
I think we all put too much pressure on ourselves done times when really we need to be kind to ourselves π
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What a lovely place to run, and better now the weather is warmer
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Thanks, yes it's been nice today .Infact first time back in shorts for me π
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Iβve begun to wonder where mine are
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Oh no! Not you as well with a dodgy hip! Hope it gets better soon
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Thanks , and yes , afraid so πBeen doing some clamshell exercises with a resistance band and its certainly been helping π
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Thatβs good itβs helping! Iβve been doing Yoga and that seems to be helping too! π
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I'd love to try yoga but wouldn't know where to start π€I hear yin yoga is good
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Iβve never heard of Yin Yoga. I used to do Yoga classes but of course you canβt do that at the moment, so I do some on YouTube that are really good.youtu.be/OQ6NfFIr2jw (Not working as expected?) Here is a beginner one.
She is called Adriene and Iβve been doing her lower back and hip one which is amazing! Though I will say be careful, as in a class the instructor can check your form is correct. Whereas at home you donβt have that of course but they are easy to follow π.
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Well done Ian, Yaay great to be back in your running shorts! Glad you are being sensible regarding that niggly hip. You are doing fantastic.
Lol no π° artwork πΌ!!
Happy Running xx
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Thanks Rebecca πYes the white skinny legs have had their first outing of the year π€£
Haha, the bunny is becoming a bit too predictable π€£
The map in the post of course is en route to COGH π
Take care , hugs x
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Aww I think I asked Al the same question before!! X
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lol π ha ha was a white leg day out yesterday hehe mine cannot be called skinny!!
Ohh what does COGH stand for?
You too, sending you a big π» hug π€ x
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Hug received , many thanks πCOGH = Cape Of Good Hope ,
It's the virtual running challenge some in the group are taking apart in (that's what the map was in my post, we are in Russia π)
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Oh wow!! Ahh that makes sense now I thought that was strange spelling on the map!! X
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Dups Graduate10 3 years ago Definitely a sensible run, Iβve had hip problems and swear by the clamshell exercise. It was suggested to me by a sports injury person. I do them everyday to avoid the IC.
5k is still a great contribution to the COGH, we will get there eventually π
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Yes, clamshells are great , they certainly have received eased the problem.And yes it's 5k closer π
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