Week 4 Run 2 - outrun by a sausage dog - Couch to 5K

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Week 4 Run 2 - outrun by a sausage dog

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Man, I'm really not enjoying week 4! I'm not a fan of podcasts or apps, and prefer a more 'analog' approach to timing, which can provide its own complications (see picture!). Another gruelling run, really feeling the burn on the inclines.

Lots of dog action though! Being slow and steady means I get outrun by even the smallest dogs, including the titular sausage dog. I also nearly ran into a massive huskie who thought running just in front of my legs was a brilliant game to play, to the horror of his owner.

On the bright side, coming home this sweaty must mean I'm getting a proper workout.

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Mikemelly profile image
Mikemelly

Well done you 👍👍

Loving your Fitbit.... no problems with batteries at all!

Cornet-Carolyn profile image
Cornet-CarolynGraduate

I completed the run this evening. My legs felt heavier than the last one but I did it. We both have this!

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AdeleT7

I did same run last night - it's never "easy" but definitely feel it's getting more achievable. W4 R3 planned for tomorrow after work.

Good luck with your next run.

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done, you did it.

Did you know that you can programme intervals into Runkeeper, meaning that you don't have to listen to either app or podcasts, just be told when to start walking, start running, start walking etc.

You will miss the extra info and motivation of the other media, but if it works for you why not. There is also a written version of the plan here docs.google.com/spreadsheet...

Dogs, I love them, but some owners.................I won't start.........

Cornet-Carolyn profile image
Cornet-CarolynGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks for sharing the schedule, I think 😳

Hoopylady profile image
Hoopylady in reply to Cornet-Carolyn

Oh, is that a no-no? I can take the pic down if it is!

Cornet-Carolyn profile image
Cornet-CarolynGraduate in reply to Hoopylady

It's great really as I am a bit of a planner so it saves me keep checking all the coming week 👏

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SuedenimGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Wow Ian! I love this spreadsheet! I'm a bit OCD here and there so this is just perfect for me. Thank you!

Hooplady, I'm on week 4 run 2 this very morning :-)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Very well done you!

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Polly2810Graduate

Sweaty is good!! 🤣

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ejvcrunsGraduate

I remember that run as being HARD. Great job!

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