HM training...JuicyJu stylie: So...I have signed... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,331 members158,508 posts

HM training...JuicyJu stylie

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate
28 Replies

So...I have signed up for a HM in October because I needed a focus, and I have worked through the panic and fear...so now for the training....I have decided on a holistic approach...

Heres my JuicyJu list:

Parkrun on Sat...I managed to beat my PB...only by 20 secs

Then...a mile swim followed by tapas for energy ( of course)

For the mind....focussed and energised thoughts

A 15k today.....OH it was the best and I did my fastest 5k in 5 and a half mins....with my phone back, I had my silky steve back saying sweet nothings in my ear and keeping my legs on track

Plenty of food and beer

A trip to see my very very special friend Wendy....cathartic wine drinking and therapy for my troubles

now...a nice red.... and this.....to keep me focussed....

The Pic is my best boy Leon at Parkrun...showing the men from the boys...he did it in 25 minutes. Very Proud Mummy.

Have a good week everyone,

Juicyju

x

Written by
ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
28 Replies
SarahP0003 profile image
SarahP0003Graduate

Good for you - you can defo do a HM! Your lad looks cool as a cucumber in your pic, looks like he could go on forever!! Good look with the training (one of the best training plans I've seen btw!) ;)

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to SarahP0003

Thankyou....yes I'm proud of my lad, glad you like my training programme...

Oldgirl profile image
OldgirlGraduate

Crikey your Leon's a cool running, he looks so relaxed, so much so that it looks as if he's out for a walk in the park!!

All the best for October, keep us updated on how your training goes.

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Oldgirl

Thanks Oldgirl, we should be running today but the lad decided he wanted fish and chips instead...can't say I blame him!!!

runningnotwalking profile image
runningnotwalkingGraduate

Looks like your son could run another 5k from that photo - an athlete in the making for sure.

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to runningnotwalking

Awwww thankyou...he wants to be an athlete...and a businessman ( he loves dragons den) and wants to bring out a range of sportswear!!

Scipio profile image
ScipioGraduate

Great photo!

Good luck with your training.

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Scipio

Thankyou!!!

Just wish I had the bottle to do a HM just like that....

Good luck with the training sound like you're already well on your way with the training too

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to

Thanks MatthewW..not seen you on here for ages, hope the running is going well and you are progressing towards your 10k?

sofaqueen profile image
sofaqueenGraduate

Your lad certainly has a spring in his step, he looks like he's breezing along effortlessly. That's an impressive goal you're working towards - looking forward to following your progress with your training (and dream that one day that might be me!) :)

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to sofaqueen

you will!!!!! I was saying to a great friend of mine today that I never believed I could run more than a minute...but blimey look what are bodies are capable of....

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

So, 5k in five and a half minutes, you must have been using the Leon training plan and you must have been really tired to have gone that fast. You deserved a drink..

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thankyou...and yes thanks I will!!!

magster profile image
magsterGraduate

Good luck with your training, I know you will achieve your goal. Let us know which HM you will be doing. :) Maggie

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to magster

Thankyou so much...its the HM at the Eden Project so the route is going to be all around that area vv hilly...

suzybenj profile image
suzybenjGraduate

Atta girl - well done - it will be a great achievement. Your son looks great - groovy shoes to!!

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to suzybenj

Thankyou...they are the Brooks I got for him...best shoes ever!!

Nerdio profile image
NerdioGraduate

Look at your boy go! I love the way every one else is gulping in the breaths, and he looks so nonchalant. Too easy :-)

Good luck with that training regime, it looks tough. I am trying to work up from 5K now, so 15K seems a huge step away,and a HM is just something that fit people do.

Good luck. Keep blogging, so we can see how you get on.

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Nerdio

Thankyou...and you will get there..its about sticking to the rules and your body gets better and better....

OldNed profile image
OldNedGraduate

Go Leon, Go. He looks as though he's barely trying; he's got the build for running and he's leaving the others in his wake, effortlessly it looks. Good luck with your training. If you've gone public on it I'm sure you're gonna do it!

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to OldNed

I know...now I have put it out there and paid my 23 quid I have to do it...I actually can't wait as long as I get the training in...I have managed 111k so far this month...you inspired me!!!!

OldNed profile image
OldNedGraduate in reply to ju-ju-

111, eh. You win! I've just completed what will be my last run of August and totalled out at 109. Some exciting runs coming up though; next post any moment soon

Carolecal profile image
Carolecal

Oh wow...just look at your boy -he looks so cool ! In contrast, those guys behind him look as if they're making heavy weather of it !

Good luck with the training...keep us posted :)

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Carolecal

Thankyou...and yes I will!

MrsMozzer profile image
MrsMozzerGraduate

Good luck JuicyJu and what an excellent training programme!! I am in the throes of considering our local HM which is almost 8 months away so plenty of training time.......decisions, decisions...

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to MrsMozzer

ooooo do it do it...It will give you a focus and something to aim for....go on go on go on!!!!

Rollertoaster profile image
RollertoasterGraduate

Yay! Juicy, so glad you've signed up for the HM, it'll be nice knowing others are out there training for this distance too in Oct. When is yours? Mine is on 13th. I may steal your training plan, it looks highly effective :)

You may also like...

HM Training W4 R3 = 16km

I forgot how heavy it is to carry water but how very necessary it was. Running conditions were...

hm training wk9

my bday happy running all your doing great ps the pic s where it all started for me and and laura...

HM

Hi all did HM and finished yeah! Time 3 15 I am so sore and tired 4 nice blister on my feet my feet...

The Juicyju Research project

you all are!!!!), this is purely qualitative! Juicyju is panthering up for her long run today, I...

My body hates JuicyJu!

I did a short 3.5k run today, an exact repeat of my Graduation run of early December. But this time