Latest update........

[Petem56]

Hi fellow graduates, I'm still on my way to 10k. For the last couple of weeks I have been following a Garmin to 10k training program, mixed in with 2 club nights plus a Parkrun on the Saturday morning, which means I only have 2 days off running per week, (am I addicted?), Most of my workouts are of fairly short speed runs mixed with slower running. Tuesday evenings have been hill speed sessions, we have near the club a section of footpath with a dip in it, we have been gently jogging down one side then powering at full pelt up the other side, after a breath rest we do the same back down slow and up fast. we repeat that 3 times so that's 6 fast sessions in all, then its gently back to the club and finish off with a 200meter run around part of the track back to the club house and a cup of tea. My Garmin sessions are a mix of cadence running and acceleration workouts with slow jogging warmup and slowdowns. Have done nothing over 5k yet, but 5k time is improving slowly.Today was a Garmin session along the canal in the heat, hence the picture, then straight to the Doctors for a blood pressure test, amazingly Dr was very happy with BP even right after the run, so somethings seems to be working. I have one more Garmin speed session Thursday then a rest day on Friday, before Parkrun on Saturday.

So far it is all going rather well, my recovery times are getting better and I'm learning to manage my pace quite well.

Really winning at life.

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

So happy it’s all working for you, Pete! Sounds really positive. I continue to be in awe of your determination and achievements. Especially those hills! At my running club, when they do an evening of hill repeats I pretend not to know about it ..if they talk about it at running club I suddenly find an issue with my shoes that needs my full attention 😂

[Petem56 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

I'm beginning to love the short hill runs, they seem to really work, but the test will be Monday, when Garmin has a 6.4km run for me 😱, just try a couple of them and maybe only cover a smaller distance than the rest.

Happy running Jools.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Petem56]

I’ll make it an aim to try some before the end of the month!

Steady away on that 6.4Km run. 😊

[Petem56 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

🤗

[PeggySusi]

Amazing progress Pete!

I’m following an amputee called Milly Pickles on Instagram.. have a look.. She has just been in Slovenia to do the Red Bull 400 which is a 400m race uphill.. billed as the world’s toughest.. she’s a bit younger than us though!

I’m still only walking and waiting for an improved NHS prosthetic which it seems is still months away.. I can do hills walking now, but I can’t run, even on the flat, yet.. at this rate you will get to 10k before I can start Couchto5k again..

[Petem56 Graduate10 in reply to PeggySusi]

Hi Susi, I've just had a look at Millie, just so amazing, with solid determination 👍 maybe I can learn from her, you never know. So glad that your walking is greatly improved, but sorry that your running has to be put on hold, 🤞 hopefully not too long before they can get you sorted.Garmin has me down for an increase in distance up to 6.4 km on Monday so feeling a bit nervous of that. One funny thing is that even though I can run 5km nonstop, I have not yet managed to walk that distance without a sit down, the most I've managed is 4.7 K. Amputation is not simple and straightforward 🥺.

Hope you are sorted soon 🤗

[Annieapple]

🍏 Petem56 PeggySusi You both leave me in awe at your determination to overcome no matter what! Thank you for being such an inspiration here on the bridge. Pete you leave me gasping for breath at all you do and so many runs each week. You both have different challenges but meet them with courage & fortitude!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That's just so good to hear

[Mudita11 Graduate10]

What a lovely up-beat report 😃. Good to read. And I love the swan pic!

[Petem56 Graduate10 in reply to Mudita11]

Thank you 🙏

[grumpyoldgirl]

You're packing so much in, it's making me dizzy! Great work.

[Petem56 Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thank you 🙏

[LuvlyGal]

That sounds fantastic. If you don't mind me asking are you using the garmin coach? If so and you are open to sharing, may i ask who did you choice? I just graduated the couch to 5k and thinking about tackling the 10k in the near future. I also have a garmin watch, and it would be helpful to see who others are following. Huge congrats on your Doctor visit!

[Petem56 Graduate10]

Hi Luvlygal, welcome to the world of running, I'm following the coach 10k with Jeff Galloway, its designed for runners who have just completed C25K, I am really enjoying it, I've also just started running a Parkrun every Saturday morning, and Tuesday and Thursday at the Athletic club.It's a very flexible plan, you can reschedule workouts when needed, I moved Fridays run to Thursday this week and followed the plan for my club run, you can also pause the plan which is really useful if you have to go away or are ill.

Just give it a go, I'm into week 5 and enjoying it.

Coach 10k

[LuvlyGal in reply to Petem56]

Perfect! Thanks for sharing and I will check those out.