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IT'S STEP-TEMBER... ! QUEST...Week 1... Please come and join us:)

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... is already within you ".

How true that is.

Hello again :)

I have been so, so lucky, I am privileged to host the Quest again this month... I enjoyed last month so much, and we all had lots of fun whilst achieving great things!

I am still working out what to set for my targets this month, but I do know that , whatever the targets are, I shall be in in the right place, for support from other Questers.

If you are a newcomer to Quest, you will find so much unbelievable support here, from our running friends, all at different stages and all hoping to fulfil different targets.

It's the first week of the September Quest - do, please, feel free to join in with the fun:)

What is the Quest?

The aim of the Quest is to help you find a focus or goal that you would like to achieve by the end of the Quest period.

The Quest takes one calendar month. You can join at any point during that time.

I ask that you are a C25K Graduate before joining the Quest. The reason for this is that pre-graduation your week is very much structured according to the C25K programme, and I wouldn't want the Quest to interfere with that.

Most popular goals are:

★ To run three times a week

★ To slowly increase distance

★ To train for a specific race

★ To add Stretch and Strength exercises to your weekly routine

This is a personal challenge, so it's completely up to you! If you want to join, all you have to do is comment below with something like:

I would like to join the Quest, or, count me in! I would like to...

Each week, I will put up a new post, so we can chat and see how we are all doing!

Maybe, we may even get a late, warm spell, as we often do at this time of the year too!

Wishing you a wonderful week of safe and happy running! 💥

Floss & The Rest of the Team x

P.S.

See what I did in the title ?

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Thommo23Graduate10

Looking forward to this one OF! Last month was a little tame so I am going big this time round!

I have three this month - all will be challenging.

Firstly, 5 x 5km in a week - currently in the midst of that one.

Secondly, 3 x 10km in a week - I think that will be the hard one!

Thirdly, aiming for 110km total for the month to break my PB of 105km.

Feeling good about this, good luck to all the questers!

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D25K in reply to Thommo23

Wow, going big for sure in September! Good luck Thommo! 👍🏼

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to D25K

Going for it this month, indeed you are!

3 x 5K in a week... yes, doable and achievable :)

10K x 3... its hotting up!

110K in the month , well you will be on the way.

Stay realistic, maybe upping your strength and stamina work on some rest days, ( got to keep the rest of the body in tune with the legs), and listen to your body too.

Your positive approach is going to get you there, believing you can do it... you're halfway there.

I shall watch for your run reports and enjoy!!!

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Ian5KGraduate10 in reply to Thommo23

I’m with you for the 100km in September, Thommo. Hopefully, a little above 100 in the long run (no pun intended).

Also, increasing my longest distance run a bit more in the process.

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nowsterGraduate10

I did have a quest in mind, but it's currently on hold. What is it about the first weeks of months and me?

I have a nasty set of insect bites on my left leg which might need antibiotics (again).

I also got pinged this morning by NHS Test and Trace and coincidentally I now have a sore throat (no other symptoms). I had a PCR test at lunchtime and hopefully will be getting the result tomorrow.

I was hoping that this month would be the one I'd reach the HM distance. I did a really comfortable 10 miles on Sunday, set a PB for it, etc.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to nowster

🤞xx

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skysue16Graduate10 in reply to nowster

Oh dear those insect bites sound horrible 😕. Best of luck with reaching HM distance 👍

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to nowster

Oh Phooey! This is not the news we wanted and you have had, and are still a having, a rough time!Those bites sound horrid. (I know with mine, I had two weeks of a hefty antibiotic dose).

They are really are more than an itch and do impact on our whole body, add the antibiotic fighting them too! Take it gently!

Then... pinged! Oh my goodness. Well!

Please, do let us now the results of your test and in the meantime... rest up, take care of you, and rest assured... the runs are patient, they wait for us :) x

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nowsterGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

The test has come back negative.

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to nowster

Missed this..phew!

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nowsterGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

My GP had a look at the photos I took of the bites and went, "Wow! Impressive! You've earned yourself a course of antibiotics."

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ComfortnotspeedGraduate10 in reply to nowster

Hope those bites heal and PCR turns out ok 🤞

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nowsterGraduate10 in reply to Comfortnotspeed

PCR was negative. I'm now on flucloxacillin for the bites. I'll spare you the photos that I sent to my GP.

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to nowster

I was on that 2 weeks..huge capsules! Are you feeling better?

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nowsterGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

Yes, huge capsules that smell a bit weird. I'm told the discolouration is getting better.

I had a walk this evening and everything felt OK. I might try some running tomorrow.

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to nowster

Just go steady...your body is fighting the infection and it takes its toll. X

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nowsterGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

I am. I didn't do parkrun this week.

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to nowster

Heal soon xx

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nowsterGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

Back on track! Did 5km today in the heat and it felt good. I don't care if I have ovals drawn on the leg in marker pen or that the bite marks are still visible.

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to nowster

You sound like me! Go you xxx

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Delly-dotGraduate10 in reply to nowster

I hope those antibiotics are doing the trick nowster? And a huge relief your test was -ve. Enjoy starting your quest when you feel better.

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RunBrianRunGraduate10 in reply to nowster

Hope it clears up soon. 👍

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to nowster

You do get some terrible luck, insect bites indeed, glad the PCR is negative

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CBDBGraduate10

Ok, I’m questing this month, as I have to admit to myself I am not a reliable quester… yet!

So my assortment:

1) 5k World Record:

I’ve signed up for the 04/09/2021 World Record 5k (End2End) which should be quite doable. And I have found now my perfect 5k route so I’m hoping to be part of more than 10k people running a 5k on Sat!

2) Questionable 10k World Record:

Similarly, I couldn’t help myself in putting my name, or rather ‘CBDB’, down for the Guinness World Record 10k on 19/09/2021 but I’m realising I haven’t run a 10k for at least 6 weeks due to heat and triffids. So I am pondering how I should approach it: a) walk run and walk quite a bit; b) ultra slow run and walk if need be ; c) run and risk injury ; or d) not at all. Not sure what I’ll be doing on this one.

3) NTC tester:

I’ve also signed up to be a tester for the new Nike Training Club app, so I’ll be busy trying out Yoga sessions, meditation and some nutritional ideas as well! And I’ll be running on NRC rather than my usual Runkeeper. So Coach Bennett and Cory, here I come!

4) daily YWA which I will not even mention in the future as it’s become a daily thing, like breakfast 😃

And this month I’m taking a break from:

- Zombies Run App

- Runkeeper voices and guided runs

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D25K in reply to CBDB

Busy busy!! What's YWA? I'm a new Quester so even if it's a daily thing for you I've not heard of that before...

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CBDBGraduate10 in reply to D25K

YWA Is Yoga with Adriene, a free Yoga Youtube channel with a daily short practice themed on a month basis.

We just started the new month over at our Strength and Flexibility forum, see healthunlocked.com/strength...

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D25K in reply to CBDB

Ah! Yes I've seen that. I'm really keen to add regular yoga back in to my week too but am trying not to aim for too much at once. Sounds like this might be a good way in though? I love yoga and have done it for years but not consistently enough at the mo. I love the thought of it becoming a 'daily thing, like breakfast' 👍🏼🤣

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CBDBGraduate10 in reply to D25K

👍🏽 well YWA certainly did it for me as it’s short and gentle enough for a daily practice. Feel invited to join us!

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to D25K

YWA is great fun :)

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to CBDB

Gotcha! Here you are and now we know you are here:)

A really good mix of targets there, but hopefully all complementing each other.

They also sound interesting too, that tester Role particularly, and I know we shall be watching for your posts on this:)

The 5K record run and the 10K record run, just great and you will find the right way for you, certainly a 'jeffed' run can mean the difference between enjoyment, or endurance!

I shall be watching for your posts, good to have you on the Quest!

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CBDBGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

🥰🙏👍🏽😘

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Devon_stragglerGraduate10 in reply to CBDB

I'm also planning to take park in the 5k world record on Sat. Do you know what the rules on distance are - can I run further than 5k? It would normally be my long run of the week, and I'd like to combine both without having to stop and start recording devices. I haven't seen anything online about this, I just wondered whether you (or anyone else) have any thoughts?

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CBDBGraduate10 in reply to Devon_straggler

They sent me an email on Sat with rules (pic) but it’s not clear. I would imagine it’s ok to run more.

Rules
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Devon_stragglerGraduate10 in reply to CBDB

I'll give it a go, it seems sensible that they'd accept it but if not, I'll have done the run I wanted anyway. Thanks!

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GoogleMeGraduate10 in reply to CBDB

Ah, good Quest idea to include a break (I was thinking of swapping from Mademoiselle and her French breakfast pastries obsession back to that chap who talks about hippos)

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CBDBGraduate10 in reply to GoogleMe

🤣🤣👍🏽

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ComfortnotspeedGraduate10 in reply to CBDB

What triffids CBDB????

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CBDBGraduate10 in reply to Comfortnotspeed

Monster nettles, thorny bushes, brambles, too high grasses … just nature getting monstrous big, like in the book “Day of the Triffids”, which had walking plants taking over London and spitting at people. 🤣🌳🎋

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ComfortnotspeedGraduate10 in reply to CBDB

😂Know what you mean!

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CBDBGraduate10 in reply to Comfortnotspeed

🤣🤣

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FurtherFasterGraduate10

I'm back to questing this month :D Although being unoriginal I'm actually just borrowing the Garmin September challenges!

Record 100,000 total steps by 14 Sep - given my twice weekly rounds of golf, 3 runs and Sunday long walks I think this one is fairly do-able! (Famous last words)

Weekend 5K between 24 Sep and 26 Sep - I'm at a wedding this weekend so will have to try and squeeze this in on the Friday - otherwise I'll never drag myself out of bed the Sunday after! Might also help counter the sure-to-be-consumed calories as well.

80.5K of running - will need to chip away at this one and either add in a few extra runs or up the distance of my current batch. I'm re-completing B210K after a long break, so as long I make some good progress on that I'm not too fussed about hitting 80.5K exactly!

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to FurtherFaster

Sounds good to me! Great targets there, especially squeezing a run in before a really happy weekend:)I feel the targets are achievable, and also very enjoyable. The Autumn days are brilliant ( or can be) for walks and golf!

You will love doing Bridge to10K again, many of have done this ( more than once too). Great for reinforcing our running skills and fun too!

I shall be watching for your posts!

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D25K

I'd like to sign up for my first Quest please! I just graduated from C25k a couple of weeks ago so my challenges for September are:-

To keep going with my 30 minute consolidation runs for a couple of weeks then slowly extend to 5k (in whatever time it takes) by the end of the month (I'm at around 4.3km in 30 mins atm).

To restart my walking on in-between-run days, I've slacked at this for the last few weeks. Aiming to meet my 8k step goal 6 days out of 7 by the last week of the month.

I feel more positive already, having just shared those! 😊 Good luck everybody

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CBDBGraduate10 in reply to D25K

👍🏽

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to D25K

Lovely to have you hear and some great targets there.

Take it steady and let the newly formed running legs find their own wonderful, happy pace.

Walking is a great, non run day exercise, and there are ( for future reference), some great ideas on the S and F forum.

Remember to be kind to yourself, there may be times when life gets in the way of our targets, so, do what you are able and most of all...enjoy :)

I shall be watching for your posts:)

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ComfortnotspeedGraduate10 in reply to D25K

Well done on completing and great news that you’re consolidating and questing!

Go you 🤩

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D25K in reply to Comfortnotspeed

Thank you 👍🏼😊

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

It's you Floss...perfect 🙋‍♀️ I will join properly in a few days time. I need to think what I can seriously manage run wise.... TTTT run😊xxx

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Bluebirdrunner

It is... Yes, it's me again :)Enjoy your break and I shall watch for some exciting ( but realistic

💙) targets for this month :) xxx

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skysue16Graduate10

Hi OF

Count me in please! My quest - to maintain my fitness built up over the summer by doing 1) 3 runs a week 2) strength exercises 3x a week

Best of luck to everyone 👍

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to skysue16

Morning... :)Sound, simple targets... back to work for you, so they are realistic and achievable and will keep you happy. Well done, I shall watch for your posts :)

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Frizzbomb67Graduate10

Hi again Oldfloss and fellow questers 👋👋Glad to have your encouragement for another month 😊

My quest for September is just to run regularly while my work/ life balance goes completely to pot! I’ve signed up with This Girl Runs to run 50km during the month to earn a nice burgundy t shirt at the end of the month. I’m hoping to achieve more but have set my target at a realistic 50km.

I have also signed up for the 10k world record attempt on the 19th Sept. That will be a nice bit of bling 🏅

I’m continuing to run with my friend who is aiming to increase her mileage beyond 10k so I’ll just fit in with her goals on that one having already achieved my goal of 10 miles last month. It will all add to my cumulative distance.

A laid back quest for me this month, just aiming to run regularly and enjoy it 😊

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Frizzbomb67

Thank you! Good to be here...:)Your month's targets sound very good and very achievable.

A realistic approach to your life style, whish is essential and something we try heard to help our new runners to see:)

A little treat at the end of that 50K attempt is a lovely idea and will spur you on, as will the bling after 10K ( gotta' love the bling)!

So good that you are supporting your friend, whilst also adding to your miles... and best of all... just running and enjoying. I shall watch for your posts!

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ComfortnotspeedGraduate10 in reply to Frizzbomb67

Lovely to see another runner have a work/life balance target. Good luck with the 10k wr attempt 😀

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Frizzbomb67Graduate10 in reply to Comfortnotspeed

Thanks. It’s always tough in September when I go back to work, which is very full on! It’s more important than ever to put the runs in the diary and stick to them.

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ComfortnotspeedGraduate10 in reply to Frizzbomb67

Exactly the same here. My run history died off completely last September then Oct, nothing. We can fight this 😂😂😂

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TofinoGraduate10

Morning I'd like to join this please and add my first quest. It's a simple one really but something I constantly intend to do but haven't so far 🙄.

So my quest is to add other workouts to my non running days, may be strength training/ yoga/ power walking a general mix will be good.

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CBDBGraduate10 in reply to Tofino

Over at our sister forum Strength & Flex, We just started this months of daily Yoga practice so pop in when and where you want: healthunlocked.com/strength...

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TofinoGraduate10 in reply to CBDB

Thank you

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to CBDB

Thanks for giving this link x

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Tofino

Welcome and we'll done on your target... CBDB has kindly given the links ....looking forward to your posts!

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dijepGraduate10

Hi there everyoneI'm still slowly and steadily working my way to back to 10k. I made up my own plan a couple of months ago and should be hitting 10k by the end of September/ early October. So my quests for September will be ...

*Keep to my twice weekly running plan, but be prepared to cut back if needed

* To do at least 1 core session and 3 sessions of exercises prescribed by my physio each week

* To remember to reply to the weekly quest posts 😂

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to dijep

Yes...please do reply . These are sound and...gulp...sensible targets.

Knowing when to ease back is so good...and means we reach our targets safely .

Your prescribed exercises are going to really help.

I look forward to your posts x

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Devon_stragglerGraduate10

My main aim this month is to reach 60 mins running, and all being well I should have done that by the end of the weekend. Otherwise, my quest is a bit up in the air. We have a holiday booked this month, and we will be doing long days of hill and coastal walking, so running will probably be paused for that week. Part of my quest will be finding a new routine of running as I go from mostly working from home to being back in the office full time towards the end of the month. So no real targets this month except to keep getting out there.

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YesletsgoGraduate10

Hello OF! I got the OK from the physio to start running again but gently. My goal is to get back to going out three times a week again, though I'm going to be restarting C25K so may not actually run 5k by the end of the month.

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Yesletsgo

Just great news!!! Start gently and see how it goes...it took me 3 months to complete my repeat of Couch...and only managed my first 5K since last September, on Sunday!!

Thing is, you know you are going to be okay if you listen to your body .

Take care and enjoy xx

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YesletsgoGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks, I'll take your words of wisdom on board. I'm just so excited at the thought of running again AND getting new trainers I'm going to have to keep myself UNDER CONTROL and not forget that I am an old biddy not a spring chicken!!

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Yesletsgo

You will, you will do it. I had the added incentive that I felt so weak for a long time after my blip in Ocotober, I did everything mega slow and steady! Even for me!But yes, it is exciting and so it should be...go you xx

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ForbiddenPlanetGraduate10

Hello OF! I would like to set myself 3 targets please?

Firstly - in the last week I ran 29 km, in the last week of September I want to run 35 km, having slowly built up to that amount.

Secondly, over 90% of that running should be in Zone 2 or lower - which according to the zones automatically allocated on my watch is a heart rate below 140 bpm. On the 6K run I did this morning 94% of the time I was in Zone 2 or lower so hopefully this goal is achievable. In keeping my heart rate down my intention is to limit the stress I am putting on my body, and also to build an aerobic base.

And lastly, a step target of 500K. Last month I did 467K steps, so I just need to step it up a bit more!

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to ForbiddenPlanet

STEP-tember is just perfect for you then xThese targets sound great to me.

It's going to be a challenge but it is going to be worth it.

I shall be really interested in how this goes.

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GoogleMeGraduate10

Definitely up for more Questing with you Oldfloss please! I think September is my favourite month.But like you, feeling a bit undecided about what to choose.

1) Some new kit, bras 'n' bottoms - yes, it's a goal, I've been dithering and dithering

2) Yoga practice on 15+ days over the month

3) Running goals TBC - there's a medal I have my eye on but a) it is for a one off run and I feel the need for a 'little and often' goal and b) I want to see how I feel when my most recent medal arrives.

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to GoogleMe

Great to have you here xSome very sound targets there.

My new runderwear is on the way. Spotted a sale! I got..bra, bottom and long shorts!

Yoga...Great..! If you do, I will!

Let us know about the last running goal, please, it sounds fascinating?

Looking forward to watching your progress x

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Delly-dotGraduate10 in reply to GoogleMe

A target for new running gear - I love it and I’m poaching it! You have made me realise that my kit is well overdue an over haul. 😆

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Maddee_6333Graduate10

I am once again going to try for a Pilates session at least once a week. Last month really got away from me 🤦‍♀️

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Maddee_6333

Simple, realistic and doable. Well done you...check in to let us know how you go! X

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UpTheStanleyGraduate10

Hello again Floss - I don't need to explain what I'm up to, then!

I have changed last month's bright greens and yellows to pastel shades and will continue trying to move across the plot. Most of the low-hanging fruit has been gobbled up, I think, but maybe I can turn a couple of yellows green.

I've also got an exciting entry in the diary on 25th September when I make my debut as Run Director at Southsea parkrun ..... an entirely different sort of challenge!

Onwards and upwards!!

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to UpTheStanley

Hi there...and I understand what is going on with you! I am convinced that you are going to get a,great harvest...with the strategies you are using, it ought to work.

Race Director sounds very important and we shall need a post and photographs, ( Dexy5 )

Looking forward to seeing how this month evolves for you x

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LiisaM

Dear OF, Curiosity has the better of me: what is that a picture of? I have never seen such. It's quite interesting!

I'm glad to see you again this month and need your posts since, as you know, I'm just coming back from the pandemic and still isolated for family health reasons. Thus, I am running on non-flat home areas--not at ALL my favorite what with uneven ground, mosquitoes, and the like. Even so, it IS wonderful to be back in the game and feeling so good AFTER I've completed my running. In fact, today is a run and it is a challenge to get out since I have to get aging son to watch his dad and to do it when I'm revved up to run and not exhausted from other daily challenges. So--YES, I want to join the quest--and it is my intention to complete three runs a week and three strength efforts a week--the usual for the last month--and on alternate days.

Thank you SO MUCH for doing what you do. You are great!

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to LiisaM

YOU are great. You have had and continue to have more than your share of difficult situations.

You run...you run when many might take the easy option.

Humidity...insects.. rough ground...family worries...it takes some doing.

So..your targets sound excellent...But....if need be, render yo be kind to yourself and if it occasionally goes pear shaped, the runs do wait.

I shall watch for your updates, do take care, my friend xx

PS.

Photo is Horse Chestnut...inside will be the hidden treasure of the nut...

Photo taken at Boscabel House, Shropshire.

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LiisaM in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you for the identification. Where I live, I have not seen these things. However, we have lots of hickory nuts and the squirrels are going crazy over them right now running around in the trees and leaping from branch to branch with exceptional acrobatics. I love this forum. Today I learned what triffids are, too!

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to LiisaM

Sounds absolutely wonderful...yes Triffids! Squirrels are amazing even if somewhat cheeky!

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LottieMWAmbassador

Well I saved this post to remind myself to answer…and my emails exploded this morning 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️😬… maybe I’ll just follow Oldfloss 😂

Hmmm…fell off the Quest wagon in August, so following Yoga With Adriene’s thoughts with a September “Reset”.

So…#1: back to daily yoga practice…may not follow the calendar precisely, after all the mantra is “find what feels good”

#2: Plankathon…building up to 1 minute after a false start on the 3 minute version 🤦🏻‍♀️

#3: get outside on a daily basis as a minimum. To include running 2 or 3x per week, walking on non run days with an aim of 10k daily steps.

#4: gradually build up distance to run a comfortable 10km by the end of the month.

Thank you for hosting! 🥰

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to LottieMW

Yes...it's always exciting when that happens...Great targets...

Yoga...perfect.

Plankathon...yes..I'm doing it too!

Getting out there...wonderful. Great target and doable.

Building up to 10K too...it sounds as if you will get there.

I shall watch for your posts and grab you if you begin to fall off the wagon x

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LottieMWAmbassador in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you…😊

…Aaah…I forgot to mention…”and POST”…🤦🏻‍♀️😂

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to LottieMW

I'll make sure you do!

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👍

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ComfortnotspeedGraduate10

Hi Oldfloss! Thank you for setting our quest.

Mine’s simple.

🌸Try and keep myself from getting lost in work over September and to let running help mental health.

🌸Complete the Miles For Refugees target I’ve set.

🌸Zero freaking out, turn up and run in half marathon in just over a week 😱

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Comfortnotspeed

Well done you...especially, losing the freaking out. Run for fun, because you are able:)Making time for you is an admirable target, and it is a constant target for me, unwritten but there in every Quest .

The runs, as we have always said, are about far more than physical well being, and it is all too easy to get lost on the side tracks of work and worry.

Another great target on those miles for refugees too.

You have chosen some realistic goals there and I shall watch for your posts:)

PS

The hardest to reach, may be the, finding time for you... it takes practice, but slow and steady... you will do it:)

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Jogger22Graduate10

Thanks for organising OF!Please count me in. My quests for September are:

1) run 3 x times a week

2) Run 3 different parkruns for first 3 Saturdays and then volunteer for last one of the month

2) increase time run each week (following Ju Ju's magic 60 minutes plan)

3) cross train by doing at least 2 workouts every week from amongst the following swimming/yoga/ pilates /strength conditioning and long walks

4) get 7+ hours sleep every night. (I've been struggling recently with exhaustion I think due to lack of sleep so this one is key in order for me to achieve all of the above!)

Wish me luck!

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Jogger22

Sleep is good... hard to find sometimes, but oh, so necessary. Your other targets sound super, and a lovely mix! Well balanced and all complementing the others.

I shall watch for your posts with interest to see how you fare, ju-ju- s plan is terrific. I have used it loads of times...:)

PS

There is quite a lot of info about exhaustion and sleep for runners...looking at your past posts, you have really been doing an awful lot since Graduation. Maybe some of this info could be helpful to you? x

freeletics.com/en/blog/post...

sleepfoundation.org/physica...

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Jogger22Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

Yes, sleep is sooooo important. Thanks for the articles. Interesting that they come up with different conclusions. It never occurred to me that doing more exercise than usual could actually hinder my sleep! I have cut back on the exercise this week and have slept really well the last couple of nights. So hopefully I should be back on track to complete my September quests!🤔😀

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply to Jogger22

All sounding good!

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunGraduate10

My quest is to overcome this pesky ankle injury and take part in next weekend’s Brighton 10k race. 👍 If I don’t make it my quest will be to fix it by the end of September.

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply to RunBrianRun

I wondered where you were...gosh, I hope it is strong enough for you to complete the run.Be sensible, if not...the Quest and the friends will be here.

Fingers 🤞 x

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Delly-dotGraduate10

Hello Oldfloss. I had a feeling it might be you hosting us again. 😃I’m keeping my goals simple this month as I have a lot going on and they follow on from my August goals…

🏃‍♀️ My daughter is at the end of week 7 on her C25K journey, so I’ll continue to run that with her and see her graduate before she heads off to Uni.

🏃‍♀️ A new target will be to continue to run 3 x a week when I’m back to running solo. I’ll stick to 30 minutes runs to start with and take it from there.

🧘🏼‍♀️ I really need to climb back on the YWA bandwagon, although I’ve already missed the first couple of days. A fresh start for September.

I have just seen the weather forecast for the next week. Hooray sunshine ☀️!

Happy running Questers. 😊🏃‍♀️☀️

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply to Delly-dot

I know, I am so lucky!

Those quests sound really good. Realistic but all enjoyable and complementing each other.

I have started the YWA too..a day late but.. on the way.

Tell Dabby, well done...did she get a solo run in by the sea?

I look forward to your posts x

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Delly-dotGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

She ran with my sister and her cousin in Cheshire, then ran solo along a track by a loch near my sister-in-law’s house in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and she loved every minute!

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Delly-dot

Fantastic...what memories:)

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Dexy5Graduate10

Here we go again 🎶🎵🎶🎵

My quest is pretty simple in September.

* Steadily increase distance to prepare for the Great South Run with a 3 runs a week plan.

* Stay off the IC

* Saturdays at parkrun

Having said that, we are taking a little break next week and hoping that a running route can be found to achieve this.

Happy questing everyone.

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply to Dexy5

We do indeed!Excellent goals there...especially the...stay off the IC one;)

The GSR....that's going to be fun...and 3 runs a week sounds about right. Have you created your own plan?

I know you love your park runs, so that is a goal that will be no chore .

Looking forward to all your updates, safe happy running, my friend. Xx

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Dexy5Graduate10

To be honest Oldfloss, I have reverted to a continuation of juju’s plan as that worked for me last time. The 4k is an intervals or hills run either with NRC or JogRunSprint.

Hoping to catch up with a few buddies at GSR too.

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply to Dexy5

Ju's plans do work ... good to meet up with chums too after so long x

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GailXrunning

Hi OF! Thanks for hosting us again. +Hi fellow Questers!

My Quest for September is:

* Run 3x pw — using the first part of the NRC HM plan (as far as 16k); I’ll probably get to 8-10k this month, depending on how fast I progress (one week of the plan will be more like 1.5-2 weeks in my time). The plan mixes up speed sessions, recovery and longer runs — and it’s this mix that I’m focusing on more than the distance target.

* Follow the Plankathon, c.4x pw (3-minute version).

This past week has got off to a good start: all on track. Have enjoyed my speed sessions (one intervals and one fartlek), but I’m having to get my pacing better gauged (I’m overdoing it). I’m getting there, but it’s a new skill. It’s been a holiday week, so I’ve also included some long walks and yoga (with many more plank-like manoeuvres!)

Wishing everyone well for week 2.👋💪🏼🎯👌

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to GailXrunning

Hi there... this all sounds good to me.. keeping the goals simple and enjoying them! Knowing what you would like to get from the plans is also a big help:)

Plankathon..great... a few of us on board this time!

I will look forward to watching how you fare... x

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

Hey Oldfloss …I would like to join your quest again this month pleeeeease…I’m doing a Garmin 10k programme so I want to stick to it & being one of your questers always helps me stick to my goals x

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply to Mummycav

Hello lovely lady...how good to have you here and what a great target!!Realistic, structured and fun!

Do you know, I remember you getting your first 10K!!!

Well done x

I will be watching for your posts xxxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

Aww, thank you Oldfloss …I remember my first 10k too…seems like a long time ago now…I like a plan but nothing too big for me at the moment as I settle into working life!!! (Gulp!!) I will def post along the way xxx

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Mummycav

You have come such a long way in all things! Working girl now too....just brilliant x

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you my lovely xxx

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