Nrc 10k plan round 2

[Gwenllian1]

I decided that it would be best to go right back to the beginning with the nrc 10k plan after nearly three weeks off and the worst flu/cold I've had in years. So I did the 14 minutes run with coach Bennett at such a slow and gentle pace I could have been walking. In fact it was so slow that garmin didn't even pick it up as a run but recorded it as simply cardio which made me smile! But I did it. It felt OK and today the sun is shining! I've had enough of grey and rain and murk. Bring on spring!

[Vragtes Graduate10]

Pleased to read you’re back up and running after your flu/cold. I had the worst cold I’ve ever had this winter and it set me back for two weeks. Getting back into it slowly is the key. Looks pretty where you are in the photo. Where is this?

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10 in reply to Vragtes]

We are in the Vale of Clwyd in North East Wales. It's glorious and not very much visited. Not sure why my photo is on its side though! Yes I'm sure you are right and that is important to get back slowly. Since I'm slow at the best of times this morning was glacial!

[Vragtes Graduate10 in reply to Gwenllian1]

The Vale of Clwyd looks lovely and we will certainly add it to our ‘must go’ list. We had a lovely trip to Wales last autumn enjoying the Gower peninsular, Pembrokeshire, then north to Dolgellau and across to Blaenau Ffestiniog before heading home to York. Made lots of notes of where to go next and had some great runs while there.

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10 in reply to Vragtes]

Would really recommend it round here. Llanbenwch campsite is a lovely one run by really nice people! Lots of people go to snowdonia (eryri) then which is very beautiful but can get busy in the most popular places. The lleyn peninsula is also really worth visiting!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Gwenllian1]

I will so second that ! x I am going to miss it now that the Cartref Mor is sold ... x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That cold that did the rounds this winter lingered didn't it? Sun is shining here too and I saw daffodils and crocuses on my run. Glad you are back out.

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes, I know a number of people who were really floored by a cold this winter. Still every daffodil or crocus means spring is round the corner!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Gwenllian1]

And lighter evenings too 😁

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Gwenllian1]

It is indeed... just coming along slowly and steadily. Like us . Here is a whole spread of them for you x

Spring's first foot soldiers:)

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

There have been so many miserable colds around. So glad you’re recovered and back again. Taking it steady is such a good plan. Enjoy!

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10]

The first week is great, so gentle you'll be raring to go by week 2 😁

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Great stuff! Taking it gently after a rough three weeks... sensible and what a glorious day to do it ! x

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

A great run/walk!🤣

Looks like you collapsed at the end! 🫣

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10 in reply to Gthants]

Yes I did fade a bit! Still, back on it now which is good!!

[Gthants 60minGraduate in reply to Gwenllian1]

(I meant the sideways photo! Your running after a nasty illness was totally brilliant!)

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10 in reply to Gthants]

Ah yes! I've no idea what's going on with the sideways photo. Looks fine on the draft post with everything the right way round. Totally fallen over in the real thing!