5K With Fartleks

[Instructor57]

This was my first run for quite a few days as I had a stomach problem that made running quite uncomfortable.

So it wasen't part of my NRC plan, just a freestyle 5k Fartlek run .

And I actually quite enjoyed it !

It was shorts and t-shirt weather and a nice comfortable temperature outside .

I listened to a podcast this morning which was perfect for my run time .

It was 'Rockonteurs' with Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp interviewing Nick Mason of Pink Floyd Fame.

The run was quite uneventful which I guess is good 😁

I love the unstructured structure of a true Fartlek run , just take it by feel 😁

So 5k done , I can notice a difference in my running since completing the James Dunne 30 day challenge, I will continue with several of those excercises on my non run days !

Anyway, hopefully back on track (again)

And look forward to continue the NRC plan .

Happy running

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

A great comeback run, very well done! Glad you're feeling better 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thanks 👍Always seems to be something to knock me off track these days 😐

[Beatlesforever Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I know, it's such a pain. Mr BFE had a head cold this week and now I've got a sore throat. We've both been testing negative 🤞 hopefully you'll be able to get back to your plan soon without any more hiccups 🤞🤞

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Glad you testing negative !I still test fairly frequently and so far so good 🤞

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Well done Ian! I hope you've fully recovered.

You definitely can feel the difference when you're doing some strength work as well, can't you? I noticed it with the physio's exercises but all that has gone out the window lately. I really need to start doing some of that again - shoulder permitting

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks Diane, Yes excercises certainly help , it's just staying on top of them 😁

Hope you shoulder is doing ok ?

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Good to see you Ian! Wondered where you were, hope the tummy’s better now. Unstructured structure is just right I think! That podcast sounds right up your street 😊😊😊. Well done 👍.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Kate , I seem to take 2 or 3 steps forward and then 1 back again 😐Ahh well, I'll just keep plodding on 😁

Yes the podcast was perfect for me 👍

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Glad you feel better - poor tummy!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you !There always seems to be something getting in the way 😐

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I know the feeling!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Yes, I know you do !Let's hope we can both now make some progress 🤞

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Misty doing her Dynamic Stretches 😁

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[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Oh cats know how to live!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Haha, this one certainly does 🤣🤣🤣

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Good run for you today Ian, so happy that you are feeling better now👍😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you AlMorr I enjoyed today's run and hope I can stay well now 😁🤞

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That sounds good, glad you are comfortable enough to run again

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes, me too !Been a bit frustrating lately (again) 😐

Hope you are ok again now ?

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Ah, me! very painful mouth, eating is a challenge, but the rest of me is fine thanks 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Oh dear , hope your mouth settles down soon ! 🤞

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Unlikely to get much better but it’s not as bad as it was so alls good

[Cf12345]

Your tips kept me going through the C25K so I’m hoping you stay well and running too - a constant presence that I’m sure, has kept lots of others going too. Sounds like a great run 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Cf12345]

Thank you ! 😁Hope your running is going ok .?

[Cf12345 in reply to Instructor57]

It is thanks. I’ve realised I need coach to stop me stopping, so use the NRC - still working up to 5k but more accepting of shorter runs and just doing what I can. Have lots of family health issues that wear on my energy and stress levels and so, a bit at a time but I’ve decided I’m going to keep running. This group has kept me going 😊

[MrBassmanjazz]

Great to hear.Saw Guy Pratt at the London Bass Guitar Show. He was telling about his time with Pink Floyd and also Paul Young covering those lovei Piano Palladino parts. Excellent.

The 30 Day Challenge looks like a worthwhile project. Seriously considering it.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to MrBassmanjazz]

Yes, he's a nice ...erm ... Guy ! 😁I have seen him play several times now , with pink Floyd (many years ago now)

And more recently with 'Nick Mason's Saucerful of secrets'

Oh the James Dunne challenge is definitely worth a go imho!

I fully intend to keep certain aspects of it in my non running day routines

[MrBassmanjazz]

😀 he did come across as nice. Played Money and Wherever I Lay My Hat.

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

Good luck with your return to running. 👍 I have a tendency to pick up injuries too but the runs will always be there for us. I just wish I had the patience 😅

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks , the annoying thing is though they aren't actually injuries , there just annoying little illnesses which seem to arrive whenever I get close to 10 miles 😐

I only had around a week off so no big deal !

But yes, I could also do with a little more patience 😁👍