Thanks to Audio Fuel and Couch to 5k.

Hi everybody, I hope your all having a great New Years Eve.

Well 1/8th of my Half Marathon training almost in the bag.

I did the long run today, as like a lot of people around the world, I will not be in any fit state for running tomorrow! lol

I enjoyed running to the beat with Laura on C to 5k & 5K+, but the podcasts are only 30 minutes long. I downloaded, 101 running songs to my ipod, but struggled with pace as the rhythm kept on changing. Then I remembered the tracks for Couch to 5k, were sponsored by Audio Fuel.

Today I downloaded Run Free 1&2 by Audio Fuel with coaching for 2 hours running at 150-165 BPM. Yippee its fantastic!

I did 6 miles this morning and it was a brilliant run.

The sun was out and there wasn't a breath of breeze. The sea and the harbour were both like mill ponds.

It's the 31st Dec and I was wearing;

Shorts, tee shirt, trainers & a polished head.

The first mile was slightly laboured, but once that was out of the way, I just jogged along, locking onto the beat. I couldn't help but smile as the miles just melted away. Everything slotted perfectly into place, twice I had to cross at a pelican crossing, both times there was a lull in the traffic so I didn't have to wait, or even bother pressing the buttons.

I was bouncing up the Rodwell Trail, the sun was beating down, birds were everywhere. There were dog walkers, runners and cyclists all shouting greetings. A lady gave me a strange look as I saluted?

There was a lone Magpie sitting above her head. (Yes I'm superstitious)

After the warm down plus a mug of tea, I plugged my gizmo into my laptop.

I have taken over 1 minute/ mile off the last time I ran 6 miles (6 days ago), with a training effect of 3.5. This is due to me using Audio Fuel.

I now know that I can definitely complete a half marathon, injuries aside.

I hope I've not bored you with the rantings of an old Slap Head.

All the best to everybody for 2017 and enjoy the runs.

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

That's great to read a recommendation for Run Free, I love Audiofuel stuff, and have their Polyrunner podcast, I really like it! It's a shame they don't do a discount on a bundle - the two Run Free podcasts...I'll probably get it anyway though.

You haven't bored me with your ranting, I'm married to a slap head...

[Pc59 Graduate]

Well done you😊A great inspiring read for the first day if a new year & im impressed with the half marathon! Im taking it a bit slower as a slow runner🏃🐢😂 but i have just signed up for a10k! Nit until May but it will give me plenty of time to prepare!! I must check out Audio fuel & if i get stuck finding it il be in touch! Not very good with technology 😂

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Great news about your 10K. Thanks for your comments,

Feel free to contact me if you have problems finding Audio Fuel.

All the best and Happy New Year.