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Shorter interval running today -- 90 second run, 30 second sprint, 60 second walk, times 6 or 7. It's fun to sprint! And I can actually sprint for 30 seconds, which is kind of amazing.

It's pitch black and cold now when I run now. Must get reflective stuff and a light. I run along a lit paved cycle/walking path but still...

Felt very good to get back out there!

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Well done you mad woman!! Sprint? What is this thing you speak of?? 🤣🤣

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ejvcrunsGraduate in reply toPolly2810

You make me laugh! Try it, it's fun!

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Polly2810Graduate in reply toejvcruns

Maybe....one day🤣🤣

I'm going to try intervals one run a week, so interested to see how you get on. Can't start yet as phone is broken and therefore I can't time myself :(

I am watching with interest! Are you back home now? That must be nice :)

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Yes, at lovely sea level now. I miss the deer though.

My zombie app has an intervals mission where you lead zombies into a "kill box" so that's what I used. I could also turn the chases on but I haven't dared yet. It's much scarier running in the dark!

This was week 2 run 1 of my 10k training...

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I just want to get a bit faster. I can run the distance but (and I know you shouldn't compare yourself) I am fed up of being quite so slow! Time is getting better but I thought intervals might help.

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I HATE being slow but I always have been! Apparently training for a 10k makes you 5k faster. But I am just kind of resigning myself. If I keep pushing myself, I will get faster for me. I can't imagine I would ever win a race, but perhaps be in the first half?

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Intervals are fun.. as are Strides!!! ( Shhh you did not hear me say that.. I am slow :))

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😮 Sprinting. Sounds like fun. 😊

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ejvcrunsGraduate in reply toTJMazz

So fun!

What a pretty view, that would encourage me to go out.... well done you and sprinting too!

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Yes, we have a beautiful river here, I love it!

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Sprint, please explain this word. 😂🤣😂🤣

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toMartin_Rose

Sppppppppeeeeeeeed!

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ejvcrunsGraduate in reply toMartin_Rose

I think *you* might call it “normal running pace,” or perhaps “a bit slow” but I was flying I tell you,

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Martin_RoseGraduate in reply toejvcruns

I knew it wouldn't be long until you were flying. 🛫🛫🛫

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Brilliant.. go you! It is fun to sprint isn't it! You are doing brilliantly!

Get that winter night reflective gear though!

PS

I was a sprinter when I was young.. ran for the County... happy days.. soooooo long ago!

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ejvcrunsGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Oh well no one would want me to run for them if they had to compete! I was slow as a child and am still slow. I see my daughter and know why — she is built like a weightlifter, chunky with muscle. She’s also tiny and does great at her chosen sport of ice skating where tiny and muscular are a good combination. But who cares eh, I can sprint for myself and for fun!

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My sprint is most people's run ;) I think my short legs don't help! I do quite like the 'speed' podcast, perhaps I should try your 90,60,80. Do you set the intervals on your watch or app on your phone?

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ejvcrunsGraduate in reply toskysue16

My zombies, run app has them programmed in. But perhaps you can set them on other apps? It’s 90,30,60 though (jog, sprint, walk).

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Jododds in reply toejvcruns

Do you chase zombies on dark runs? I’d be scared to death!

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ejvcrunsGraduate in reply toJododds

No, worse than that, they chase you. You lure them into a place where people with guns can shoot them down...

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Sounds interesting, though would need a people-free place to try it in methinks, 8-)

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Yes, probably a clear run is a bit necessary.

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Sandyscroll

Sounds good, even enjoyable! I'm still loitering around the edges of attempting anything that includes speed. I downloaded the c25k+ speed podcast, but haven't been brave enough to try it yet.

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