Morning Questers! Is it me or did week three sneak up on us more quickly than usual? It’s always nice to have a mini fresh start and a new quest week always does that for me!
How’s it been going for you? Are your goals getting ticked off or are you having to adapt to fit around the things life is throwing at you?
It’s been a challenging one for me, I’ve struggled to shake off the cold and I’ve been quite up and down with feeling bunged up and headachey. It’s been worse first thing, so I’ve had some very quiet mornings and busier afternoons. That’s not my usual pattern! Runs have happened at weird times of the day-definitely not easy in the heat! I was aiming for three runs (cold dependent) and I managed that, including an unexpected 10k in the rain yesterday. While I was feeling tired earlier in the week, I switched to walking with a bit of running thrown in on some local trails and bridleways I haven’t been round for months. That was a real treat, and it’s led to some new trail running trainers in the post…I’ll post pictures when they come! What’s really suffered is the strength work I usually do. That’s going to be the priority this week, I’ve now got a big goal event in mind (that’s obviously what you do when you feel too ill to run-make plans to run the furthest you’ve ever been!!) so I know that’s what I need to stay pain free.
So what’s been good about my week? Changing up the times of my runs and where I was going was a fun thing to do (even though it was sort of out of necessity!). Anyone going to be trying the same this week?
Special shout out to anyone doing the HU10 next week! It’s not too late to sign up if you fancy it!
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🍏🤗Thanks for hosting us again this week MissU. Hope you feel really well and soon!
I love the idea that each week is a mini start!! That gorgeous green photo speaks to me! I want to climb into the photo and run!!! I had a good week overall getting my 3 runs in, plenty of walking and a little strength & flex. The Pilates went out the window again! So must try again this week. However spring cleaning in earnest both inside & out is a good work out and that continues this week too.
Thank you! This is one of my favourite bridleways, discovered during lockdown walks. There are often deer, rabbits and pheasants. I once saw a badger there. From halfway along you can look across the fields for miles because you’re quite high up. It gets get boggy (as in ankle deep in mud!) but it’s worth it. Plus, to access it you get to run down a tree tunnel with the most perfect gradient that you feel like you’re flying, even if it’s a tough run.
Spring cleaning counts at cross training! Congratulations on a great week and wishing you a happy quest this week too!
You have had a bit of a rollercoaster ride haven't you...but that 10 K.... wow.... something in the tank there, definitely! The walks sound wonderful and the change in weather makes it all the more appealing, although, it is absolutely throwing it down here today and much cooler!
Well done to you.
I am still here and still snailing on.
Daily exercise...yes
T'ai Chi...yes
S and F work... a HUGE yes... one shed, one bike storage built, one big work-shed dismantled and one greenhouse re-sited. Workouts or what !
Runs... Yes.... short, sweet and a 6K on Sunday, which should and could have been longer, but the warmth, air quality and a twinge in the right foot, demanded that I be sensible.
Weight is coming back on... I have put two lbs. on Yeayayyaya
So.... HU virtual 10K beckons on Sunday, and I am hoping for a good one !
Thank you! I’m really lucky to have so many great places to explore locally.
Loads of things to be really pleased with from your quest! The weather has been such a challenge-6k in the heat is a brilliant distance and has set you up really nicely for the HU10! Taking down that shed and building a bike shed most definitely counts as serious strength work!
Loved this MissUnderstanding Looking forward to seeing the new trail shoes when they arrive. It's exciting too that you've signed up for a race. Race day is always nervous and exciting so I look forward to hearing what you've chosen.
May has been a good month for me with nice long runs most Sundays and I've kept mixing it up in the week. Down in Essex at the moment so a few runs by the sea will be lovely 😊
Thanks so much! I’m aiming at the New Forest marathon although there might be a few logistical issues to overcome so I haven’t quite booked it. I’m on 17 weeks to go on the NRC Marathon plan and I’ve got some lovely bouncy trail shoes to keep me company so I’m feeling excited!
You have some super runs planned-gorgeous coastline round Essex. Enjoy (and take loads of photos!!)!
I might do The Yorkshire Marathon in October. It's definitely something to look at. I'll probably look to extend my running from August as I'm at the HM distance now and will have run 3 in May so just need to keep ticking over 😁 Good luck with all of your training. I'll keep cheering you on. Much respect 🙌
Hi MissUnderstanding , you're right this week has come around really quick, May is rolling by!
I got a really solid week in last week. 5 runs with 4 days on the trot, a first for me I think. And the longest run of the year at 10 miles on Sunday. Also fitted in the two NTC workouts as planned and Achilles Recovery, which is keeping the right Achilles in check.
So this week's Quest is more of the same. Planning to run Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, then Saturday and Sunday.
The recovery runs are quite short, so that has gelled really nicely with running 5 times.
Sunday is the first day of the HU Virtual. I've signed up for both distances, so all being well 10 miles again this coming Sunday, then 10k the following.
Hope you have a great week and continue your recovery
Wow Chris you’ve been quietly flying along! I think you’ll be due a new badge over on Fun Beyond 10k very soon-just enjoy that longest ever run. You’ve earned every step. So glad the achilles is behaving too. Is it the NRC half marathon plan you’re following or are you doing something else?
Pom poms waving for your HU10 (or should that be 20 since you’re doing both?!!).
Maybe! I've got my eye on a half-marathon distance run by the end of the month or early in June and likely to press on from there over the summer.
I'm on the 10k plan right now, enjoying the Coach Bennett guided runs! Been itching to do that one for a while. I'm just extending the Sunday long runs!
Hope you can shake off the lurgy soon, but it sounds as if you've still managed to keep some exercise going. May is going really well for me and I'm feeling loads fitter. 3 runs this week, an intervals session, a 5 k and 10k, whoopee, made it again after 4 months so I have now signed up to the HU10 event. Loads of cycling too, out most days totalling just shy of 100k, and a couple of S&F. Pilates has disappeared, whoops, but I'm too busy being outside with other stuff. Currently, we're looking after the munchkins 2 days this week, so the exercises are taking a short break. Happy questing one and all.
Thank you! I’ve been really up and down with it. Today I’ve been snotty and grumpy again! A good excuse to sit on the sofa…I mean, er, prioritise recovery!!!
You’re on a roll! That’s such a nice pattern of runs-fast, medium and long. It’s clearly serving you well. And all that cross training too! I think it’s hard to keep everything going and it’s natural for some things to trend down and others to trend up.
Hi MissUnderstanding and once again thank you for hosting and providing us all with a fab post and delightful photo.
So for me after surviving my 5k on Sunday I decided today I would have a bit of a walk which turned out longer than I had anticipated. I ended up trail walking for 11.03km. Wow where did that come from.
So for my quest this week I am:
Going to carry on with my runs. 2 to 3 times a week.
Walk more. (First walk of the week being this morning).
Thank you! You deserve a good rest after that race! I think it’s really common to have a bit of a slump after an event you’ve been building up to. That positivity will come back. ❤️
Hi, I'm still training for my 10km race for life, had to stop parkrun for a couple of weeks and volunteer instead as I sprained my ankle. It's feeling a bit better now, so going to Zumba tonight to see how it goes.
Oh no! Glad your ankle is recovering. Zumba should show you whether it’s better or not! Hope it went well. Good luck with the training..,.when’s the big day?
Zumba was ok, bit of a twinge in the ankle but not as bad as it's been. I also did 10 mins on the treadmill before class, but kept it flat, and at a walking speed, it was ok. I've not done parkrun for last two weeks, rest instead but I volunteered. Going to try and do parkrun this week. See how it goes. Race for life is on 8 June, I'm determined to get it done. Won't let me and my sponsors down.
Hello! Crazy week and such a mixed fitness bag for me.
The big positive was achieving my weight loss goal for the month. The goal now must be to make that number the high and not the low.
No running so I am approaching the point where I need to start some careful planning to make sure I get that 5K hedgehog medal run in. A lot of the craziness involved driving back and forth past the entrance to the wood under 'threat' of being turned into a holiday park so I've not forgotten about it.
The Active10 walking minutes has been all over the place so getting 10 minutes per day over an uninterrupted week (for my goal of a Perfect Week badge on the app) is proving quite challenging, even though I reckon over the month I'll average out at 10+ minutes per day. The spirit but not the letter. Some days have been so intense that the recovery time is vital.
Yoga's been the big wobble - but an interesting wobble. I discovered I'd only partially completed a mindfulness programme from quite a while ago so decided I'd work on that (the teacher has a fabulous voice). There was a mindful yoga class (and there will be more) I managed half and it was fascinating, very simple, very basic - and, as it turned out, resulted in a good deal of minding my abdominal muscles in the subsequent days. Which did put me off daily efforts for a bit. So my yoga goal for the month has morphed into completing that programme.
Sorry I totally missed this! Massive congratulations on achieving your weight loss goal-that’s a massive accomplishment. Really well done!
Perfect weeks are hard-I hope everything falls into place to get your medal. For me, doing something “daily” means five days out of seven, max so I tend to avoid daily goals! I know myself and I know what I can manage! That programme you’ve found sounds great-I hope you enjoy finishing it off.
Have a great time with this weekend questing. There’ll be a new post later or tomorrow morning!
Sorry I'm late responding, I'm away at the moment and have been at sea for most of it so haven't run anywhere. On the other hand I'm doing a lot of walking. Most of the marinas we're staying in are at least a km from anywhere you need to go to get groceries etc so there have been a lot of long, hot walks.
In total I've run 14.48km this month so nowhere near even HM distance but we still have 10 days to go. All it will take is to land at a place where it's pleasant and traffic free enough that I can run and I should manage to do the extra 8 km, gotta stay optimistic
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