LEAF-SCRUNCHING- COLOUR CRUNCHING- ? SNOW SLIDING? QUEST! NOVEMBER WEEK 4!

[Oldfloss]

So. Here I am again... and here, again, I hope...are YOU!

“The weather outside is frightful, and the fire inside, delightful “,Sounds like a song!

Well, the weather here, as for many of us is, to say the least, a bit dodgy. Here in the Staffs Moorlands, it is a tad dire, most certainly, has put paid to my running plans.

The snow and the subsequent freezing conditions have made outside runs an impossibility. Trying to negotiate the icy pathways, with yet another round of Mr OF appointments has been treacherous enough, and I have to say, that I have taken a safe option and simply carried on with the indoor workouts.

Thank goodness for the Strength and Flex Forum Yoga and just exercise, carried out in daily household chores!!!

Things have been so dire... I really don't know where I am in space or time!

BUT!

I have been reading many of your posts again, and this week, as in others, many of you ARE running and reaching some of your Quest goals. The good news too is that if you are not able to run you are being sensible and not giving yourselves a hard time!

So.... on we go!

There is one week left to join us... and if you cannot this time, then do think about the new December Quest, please..

This month's Quest... what is it ?

For all our new visitors.

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What is the Quest?

The aim of the Quest is to help you find a focus or goal that you would like to achieve by the end of the Quest period.

The Quest takes one calendar month. You can join at any point during that time.

You need to be a C25K Graduate before joining the Quest. The reason for this is that pre-graduation your week is very much structured, according to the C25K programme, and I wouldn't want the Quest to interfere with that.

Most popular goals are:

★ To run three times a week

★ To slowly increase distance

★ To train for a specific race

★ To add strength and flex exercises to your weekly routine

This is a personal challenge, so it's completely up to you! If you want to join, all you have to do is comment below with something like: “I would like to join the quest”, or, “count me in! I would like to...”

Any questions, just ask! Come and say hi, we want to know what you're aiming for!

So... your turn now, who is in this for a wonderful run, through the colours and the increased crunch, of the season? And the sparkling wintery conditions!!

Come on and join us please!

Oldfloss and the Team x

[GoogleMe Graduate10]

Another mixed bag of a week - and yes, conditions in your neck of the woods Oldfloss were a factor in the run/catch up walking time not happening for me either, between heavy traffic and waiting until things had warmed up in order to travel more safely. Maybe today!

You'd think I might've balanced it out with more 15 minute decluttering/sorting sessions but, erm, no.

But there was progress elsewhere... although it wasn't the person I originally had in mind, I did get to meet up in person with an old friend (and there were lots of other bonuses that came with that). The daily pelvic floor exercises are mostly happening, and the yoga goals are not looking too bad: 9/15 yoga classes, 15/30 yoga sessions overall. And there has been leaf scrunching.

So... into the final week with all to play for 😂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to GoogleMe]

Hello... yes... talk about wind and weather! I hope you got a run in today !

No de cluttering though... well, there is always time ! Friendship bonds... great...that sounds very positive and brining bonuses too!

Pelvic floor exercises and Yoga too... two wins! This sounds really good... and the leaf scrunching... perfect !

On you go... on we go!!!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Week 4 already!!! How did that happen?! The weather has been seriously hit and miss here. Today it’s glorious sunshine and it behaved itself (mostly) well enough last night so I’m happy! All my goals for last week were geared up for yesterday’s event. The goals were a mixed bag. Sleep was awful. So was eating. I didn’t run at all except for the event and I can’t even remember if I managed any strength/stretch classes. But…the event was super! I’ll take that as a win.

I’ve written a report over on Fun Beyond so I won’t bore everyone again with all the details. In summary…COLD but fun!

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

This week is all about recovery. I’ve got a few grumbles and niggles so I’ll be back on the physio plan, and I’ll see him if it doesn’t settle. I’ve got a weekend away with a pool and a jacuzzi which is well timed. Maybe sleep will be better? I’ve got some big deadlines so I’m sure once those are done, peaceful nights will be back!

I’ve had an unofficial goal to beat my previous month’s mileage and I should tick that off this week (there’s only four miles left to equal October). I’d also like to average a 10k a month for the year so ideally, I’d like to do one before November ends. That depends on having a happy left hip! We’ll see.

So this week, ideally and grumble dependent..,

🏃‍♀️Three runs of any length

🏃‍♀️Follow old physio plan daily and do usual strength sessions (x2) as well

🏃‍♀️Go to bed as a sensible time!

🏃‍♀️10k by December?

Have a great week questing, fellow Questers!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

You are amazing you know.. what you achieve, despite the busy time and all the commitments.. is incredible.. Wind and weather, colds and lack of sleep too!

You did that run... and you enjoyed it!!! Huge well done on that one!

Some personal goals there and the ones that make a lot of sense too! BED...sleep and rest !

Good food and taking the runs as they come, and not beating yourself up, if they cannot always be fitted in? Hmmm ? I sound like your Mum x

Those goals are within you reach... we look forward to your posts ! On you go!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

I recognise that picture Floss 🥰😉

I know you have had such a tough week, and still more to come. On top of that ❄️snow❄️ and freezing temperatures have taken away your chance to run a little for some headspace. Well done on keeping up with your indoor S & F work this week.

I ran on Tuesday evening, it was cold, but dry and we haven't had any snow in the South where I am. I am due to run again tomorrow, and have bought a new base layer to wear to encourage me out of the door.

Yoga has been missed a bit due to lots of babysitting this week, but I can assure you plenty of bending, lifting and strength has been required with our 3 and a half year old.💙

On I go with Wk 5 R2 next, wish me luck!

🏃‍♀️🙏xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Ha ha... Yes,...tough week... tough times... but I am getting tougher too I think! This pesky weather , well it does rather affect things!

Your runs sound just fine.... and that base layer will make them extra warm too!

The baby sitting workout is really a workout... really... Yoga is a relaxing joy after all that strength and stamina work!! I know that from my Monday care days with our small one!!! S and F and then some! x

On you go and hopefully I may manage to get out for a jogette, when the last of the snow has gone and wind and rain permitting!

Well done you! x

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10]

With everything you have on your plate at the moment you should pat yourself on the back for having the energy to keep us all to account on our Quests Oldfloss ! Well done on keeping up with the indoor exercises, you are a wonderful example to all of us who just settle in front of a screen and think about all the constructive things we could be doing...oops, is that just me??

As for my Quest, I was doing so well last week, then on Thursday I went for my covid and flu jabs. I don't know if it was side effects or just that I'd caught cold but I wasn't at my best and I don't like running if I'm under the weather. Talking of weather, we haven't had the snow that everyone else has enjoyed (suffered?) but it's been damp, gloomy and freezing (when it hasn't been wet, gloomy and freezing). All of this is my excuse for only having managed one run this week.

We've actually had a few nicer days, sunny, so I would have run this morning, honestly, but my brother had organised for a friend of his who supplies tyres to fit winter tyres to my car (I'm off on a long journey again this week). The price he quoted was a quarter of anything I'd seen online. Luckily I checked before I set off. Turns out my brother told me the price of one tyre was the price of a whole set. Not worth the 3 hour round trip when I can get it locally for the same price. A classic 'if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.' The tyre guy was very understanding 😂😂😂 but the upshot was I'd already had my breakfast by then so it was too late to run.

On the plus side with the strength etc, I did try one on Saturday morning, but 4 minutes into the 10 minute session I had to admit defeat. As I mentioned, I wasn't feeling brilliant and I should have chosen something a bit more laid back.

Another plus, my husband showed me what to do to put the workouts from the NTC app so that I can watch them on the TV which should make life easier.

For the final week of November I'll be very happy if I manage two runs. We hit the road on Thursday so I could theoretically manage more than this but the forecast is wind and rain until Monday so I'm being realistic. Also, I want to try and do a couple of NTC workouts and see if the big screen makes it easier (or just makes it easier for me to see how much I need to work on things).

Have a good week everyone and I hope your Quest goes well!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

What a mixed week ... Cough, cold ? Covid or Flu kick back! And, what a long journey you would have had for those tyres; if you had not checked!

But you have got some workouts planned and so many of us are suffering from the weather... ! Just take care and know, as do we all, the runs will wait...

Let us know about those workouts xxx

On you go!

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I've got no excuse not to do the workouts, have I?? 😂😂😂🧘‍♀️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

Nope! None....and now you really cannot get out for a run, ( thank you , Bert ), you have a lot of time to work out... what your workouts could be x

[Annieapple]

🍏 The most delightful little painting Old Floss. Being on the couch at the moment my quest is to keep walking & exercising within my advised medical team guidelines! However I am remembering all my wonderful snowy runs this time last year. Only ice 🧊 is a big NO for me. Happy questing everyone & stay safe! Xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Annieapple]

Hello and welcome x You are doing wonderfully... and I know it is not easy for you... just take it slow and steady and that will keep you moving x No ice walking at all.... that is such a NO for many, many of us... think of those snowy runs you have made... no one can take those memories away x

[Annieapple in reply to Oldfloss]

🍏Yes Fab Memories are a 🎁 gift! Thanks Floss xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Annieapple]

That's why I have my runs all in a log/diary... dark days are made warmer by sunshine runs and looking our far we have come

[Annieapple in reply to Oldfloss]

🤣 You will love Question of the month in December!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Annieapple]

I cannot wait...!

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Has been very wintery 🥶 here in Somerset and weekend is supposed to be horrible too 😬 Hoping to join the December quest 😊👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Yes! Fabulous!

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate10]

Weather is our nemesis! Just wet wild and windy here today but have been to yoga class today then back home for more painting of the diy kind 🙄 but have also managed two runs so not too bad.

Any way stay safe every one from old storm Bert we will be back to running soon 🤞🏻

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Wavy-chick28]

Well done you! Yoga..a bit of strength and stamina too.You got a couple of runs in..perfect!

Stay safe too!

[CBDB Graduate10]

Still recuperating from one of those lingering colds/flus. I still have a sniffly nose and scratch throat, no runs as of yet, but a couple of walks and rows. My heartrate os going a bit all over the place when rowing, so I’m still taking it easy.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Oh no...not good news..sp many folk succumbing to all sorts.Take it steady and feel better soon! X