Back to it!

[Jools2020]

First run post Covid and I thought I’d head off to the running club and join in with a Week4, Run 1 couch to 5K run. Not the time to be pushing myself. It was a little warm, but it was so slow it didn’t matter 😊

And it felt good to be running again. I’ve lost a little fitness but not too much. Fortunately I didn’t have a cough with Covid, so breathing wasn’t a problem although I did notice my heart rate was slightly elevated which was understandable. I was running with a new runner for some of the time and enjoying encouraging her.

Post run stretches done as a group and then home for dinner! This really isn’t an ideal time for me to run. I had a banana before I left the house, but I was hungry. Couldn’t wait to eat when I got back! But the benefits for me running with this group are too good to miss. Next week I’ll probably go back to a 4K run and resume working up to 10K. The choices on Tuesdays are Couch to 5K, 3/4K or 5K. Mondays runs are 5K or 7K. Hill repeats on Saturdays and a woodland 5K on Thursdays. Plus others if anyone organises one!

Planning a slow run, about 45 minutes, on Thursday. 😊

[61Lady Graduate10]

Pleased to hear you’re out and about again. I’ve just got going again too. What a great choice and variety of runs your group offers.

Hope all goes well on Thursday 🏃🏻🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to 61Lady]

I hated not being well enough to run! But I’ve had times, too in the past when I’ve felt in a bit of a rut. That’s partly why I’ve joined the club. New routes and great scenery makes me more enthusiastic to get out there! I’m glad you’ve got going again, too!

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate]

Hi Jools, was only thinking of you today and was wondering how you were. Sorry to hear you've been unwell and glad you are back at it. I'm still on the IC but getting there according to my physio, fingers crossed it won't be too long now. The running club sounds fun and good luck for your run on Thursday 🏃‍♀️

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Runninggirl59]

Thanks! I really hope you can get back to it soon, too, it seems ages since you ran!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

So good to see you well and running again. That elevated heartrate can continue for a few days after you feel well so you were wise to choose a run you knew wouldn't tax you too much. You will soon be fully fit and running swiftly longer distances.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks, Sue! Yes I can sometimes be sensible, plus I need to get back to full fitness - we’ve got a park run to run together! 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

We certainly have 😁

[nowster Graduate10]

I hadn't realised you'd got the Lurgy. Must have been nasty to keep you indoors for the best part of three weeks.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Yes, nasty virus. Much better now though. Back to my training plan for 10K!

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

Terrific that you are out again and feeling so much better. That's quite a choice of runs!

I am wondering what to do about running. I have done 2 lots of just 6 minutes, with a day in between. There's clearly no reaction and none when I have walked for longer either - even running up escalators in London! I was planning to keep on at the same kind of level, but I think I will just lose fitness and I need to start building up again. Something to ponder for tomorrow!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Gthants]

Thanks. I still feel a bit vulnerable so I’m taking care not to try and build back up too quickly. Another slow run for me tomorrow.

If you do decide to do more, I suggest only slight increases.