I went out with coach B.

[SueAppleRun]

I haven't used coach B for a while, or even any of the NRC coaches. When I have got out for a run I've taken it so slowly to keep my heartrate lower.I'd wanted to start the NRC 10k plan as soon as I saw it, not sure why because I never stick to a plan!

This morning I felt ok to run, first one for just over a week.

Had a look at the plan, 3k, keeping my heartrate reasonably low that would take a little over half an hour. Decided to incorporate the 5 min warm up in the time, created the workout on the Garmin app, sent it to my watch. Found a playlist and off I went.

I nearly wore shorts because the sun is shining through my windows, glad I didn't! There's a cool breeze and it's 5 degrees.

Coach B chatted, then music played, 5 mins gone and I went from a medium speed walk to a very slow run, checking my heartrate every so often.

I saw crocuses in front gardens, a few daffodils just coming out too 😁.

Got to the half way point, turned around and headed for home.

Legs happy, lungs happy, face a bit red.

Glass of water, 2 satsumas, cup of tea and I'm heading off for a soak in the bath,

Have a good day everyone.

The world lost the fastest marathon runner ever today, my thoughts were with his family and friends as I ran.

Life is a gift! Make the most of it

[Annieapple Administrator]

🍏Timely reminder to us all Sue to make the most of our days! What a lovely run with all the beautiful spring flowers emerging! Hope you had a good soak and feel as good as new!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Annieapple]

I do but I've got the lawn to cut now

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

Lovely run, sobering thought. Weird - I couldn't remember his name, but I talked of him to my children just a couple of days ago. A sad loss.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Gthants]

Yes

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

He gets around! I had him with me this afternoon. Sounds like a very happy run for you. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

The news about Kelvin Kiptum and his coach is so sad. Thoughts are with their families.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks, as he's the only podcast that sends me to sleep he (ssshhh) comes to bed with me as I'm not sleeping well at the moment

[apatsyf Graduate10]

Sounds good run Sue 👍. Couldn't agree more with your last point, just got to make the most of every minute. Sleep tight!!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to apatsyf]

Thanks 😁you too

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Well said you! It really is a gift ! Every moment... to be embraced.

Legs happy, lungs happy, face a bit red.

Sounds pretty good to me! Well done you x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Slower than slow, but better than nothing x

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10]

Good to hear you are out there sue! And the spring flowers too. So sad about kiptum.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Gwenllian1]

Yes, it was a mixed day wasn't it.