W6R1

[TedG]

What a lovely day for a run 🌞

I set off on the first 5mins too quick and felt the calves start to tighten....won’t do that again. After the walk I slowed it down a tad for the 8min stint and felt a lot better for it, same went for the last 5min Run!

Feeling comfortable and raring to go for Day 2 🤗

Happy running guys 🏃🏃‍♀️😊

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

Week 6 already, Ted! How time flies like an arrow! A beautiful day for a run indeed. I wish I could have got out, but am on a much-needed rest day. How is your breathing now?

Sadie-runs x

[TedG Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Hi Sadie, how’s you?

My breathing? Well, I’m still alive so I must still be doing it lol Seriously though, I went out a bit quick today and felt it a bit but after adjusting my pace, I got thru the rest comfortably. I’ve perfected a breathing technique that works for me so onwards and sideways we go 😀

Happy Running Sadie xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to TedG]

"Onwards and sideways"?! Like a crab?! Ho ho ho! Glad you have your breathing all sorted, Ted. Now, don't forget the ole slow and steady rule!

I still have a very mildly twingy hip but am working on it, and still running 30 mins post grad. Taking 2 days rest here and there when I feel like it. All good. 😀

Happy running to you too, Ted. x

[TedG Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

I’ve been using a different C25K app up til now, saw your forum online. I was using the Zen Labs version which differs slightly from W6 on.....I’m using the appvyou’re all using now, with Michael Johnson’s coaching!

I plan to run the 5k sometime during W9...maybe R2 or 3, I have the Charity Run the following week so will want to have completed 5k beforehand!

Take care

Ted x

[PashleyPedaller Graduate]

Hi Ted! Well done on making a great start to wk6. Yes, isn't it a perfect autumn day for a run? (I'm in Kent, where are you?) I've just got back to my desk after doing wk5r2 at lunchtime, and have to admit I really enjoyed it. The two 8 mins runs weren't as hard as I thought they'd be and I even ran for a little longer on the second as, because somehow I managed to pause the programme at the start and had walked for longer than the 5 mins warm-up before I realised, so was further out than I should have been at the half-way bell, if you see what I mean. I wish I could say I'm raring to go for the next run but it's the dreaded r3 next and the prospect is more than a little daunting as it seems like a big step up; anyway, I'll keep my fingers crossed for weather like today.

[TedG Graduate in reply to PashleyPedaller]

Hi Angela, well done on your run today but please don’t feel daunted by the run tomorrow. A bit of PMA is all you need 😊

I found my run more difficult than I imagined, especially the first 5 but got into my stride after that 😊

I’m originally from SE London but moved to Oxfordshire in ‘82, I’m in a village called Eynsham

Keep it up, you’ll be OK 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to PashleyPedaller]

It is just another run which has got itself a reputation for some reason... take it slow and steady and you will do it Each run makes you stronger and prepares you for the next !

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Warm up well... and stretch or roll those calves after the runs... start slow and stay slow as you enjoy these lovely longer runs... well done!

[TedG Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Hi oldfloss,

Thank you. I’ve got into a regime of 5mins on exercise bike prior to warm up walk and then again after cool down.

I also take a protein drink after each run too.

I’m really enjoying this programme although prior to today, I was using Zen Labs version 🙄

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to TedG]

Well done you... I roll my calf muscles.. still building back up after a calf muscle tear...! My post run treat...crushed avocado on home made bread.. with an egg on top!