Return after 2 week gap

[Jericho2332]

Good morning runners! After a lengthy 2 week gap for no other reason than absolute lack of motivation I dragged myself out for a slow 5k this morning and it was hard work! 5 mins Kms seem a long long time ago and was more like 6min Kms today, slow, quite uncomfortable and not very enjoyable....but it's a start! 🤣

And yes I was still sub 30 mins for 5 k but only by seconds 🤣🤣 so slow in relation to my usual speed, just didn't feel like I had that extra gear to step up to.

I hope everybody well I've barely been on here lately, feel like I've let the COGH guys down a bit taking such a long gap.

Not sure who's fit and who isn't at the minute in gonna have to have a read through a lot of posts for a catch up 🤣

[Joggingonthewildside]

Well done for dragging yourself out there today ! If I could do your timings I would be ecstatic 😂 I’m frustrated as I can’t get out there until my calf strain behaves 😡 but I get loads of motivation just reading other peoples’ experiences.. maybe we just need a bit of warmth and sunshine to feel better .. keep going 🏃‍♀️

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to Joggingonthewildside]

Thanks, I am looking forward to the warm weather 😁👍🏻

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

I’m just getting back to it after a couple of months pinned to the IC and would be happy with anything less than I’m managing at the moment Jericho2332 - which is 10 minute per Km! So I’m very impressed with your timings after a 2 week lay off - now you’re out there again, I’m sure you’ll start to enjoy your runs again soon! Welcome back to the fold, it’s good to have you back!

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you 😁 good to see your back and fit 👍🏻💪🏻

[nowster Graduate10]

You're back from a break with timings that I'm only just starting to achieve (without injury) myself!

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Your times are quickening, mine are getting slower 🤣

I'm glad your managing to up your pace, I know it's not all about times but it is nice to see improvements isn't it? 👍🏻👍🏻

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Jericho2332]

I'm actually working on expanding the distance, but as everyone says, long slow runs make you faster.

You'll be back on form, I'm sure. 👍

[limu_mu Graduate10]

Glad you did the run today,nice under 30 mins !!!

I hurt my foot while WALKING...so am out of action for a bit.

The days are getting longer and am soo looking forward to running again.

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to limu_mu]

Nothing more frustrating than a niggling injury! Hope you heal up soon 👍🏻🤞🏻

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done Jericho! I love your honesty re lack of motivation 😀. There’s many, myself included, who can only dream of your speed! All the best 🏃‍♂️👏🏼.

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thank you! I'm my own biggest critic so give myself a hard time sometimes, got to be pleased with still being sub 30 mins despite everything lol

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jericho2332]

😊

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Well done on getting out there, still fast in my book! Seems pretty quiet on here, a few on IC, other things going on, hope you'll soon be feeling it more, we need our team leader!!! 🦌🦌🦌

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Fully committed again now, it's scary how quickly it becomes so easy to just sit and do nothing! Not going back after all the good work of the last 6-7 months 💪🏻

Yeah does seem quiet, a lot of new folks doing well so hopefully we can encourage them as well as help some of the regulars once there back on there feet!

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

A sub 30 minute 5K is a distant dream for me!

I understand about lack of motivation. Following advice on here not to put pressure on myself, I just went on a few 30 minute runs, when I felt up to it. I had a lot going on, but felt sufficiently motivated this morning to run for a little longer.

Well done for your 5K 👏👏👏

[Dups Graduate10]

Good to see you back out there. For whatever reason sometimes it is hard to stay motivated 100% of the time and we have to drag ourselves out. But you dragged yourself out and did with style. A sub 30min 5k💪😊

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to Dups]

Thank you 👍🏻

[Indielass00]

Nothing wrong with having a little break. You will soon get back to how you were before. It’s bound to feel a bit harder after a break. I’m still on the IC. Was close to coming off I thought but need some more time.

Lovely to have you back 😄

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Thank you 😁 awwww sad to see your still a way off full fitness! Best to be safe though and wait until your 100% hopefully you can get back soon for the weather getting better 🤞🏻

[Hidden]

Not fit here, have been ill (still am a little - migraine at the moment) and haven't been out in 1,5 week either. Despite your being 'out', it does seem like you did not lose a lot of fitness. A sub 30 5K is something I can only dream of!

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 👍🏻, hope you get well soon and can get back out there.

[Jericho2332 Graduate10]

Went for a 12k bike ride this morning, first one in a good while! Enjoyed it and am going to add it to my non run day schedule.