Wk8 run1 in the bag

[Diana63]

Got this one done. Ran really, really, really slowly....

I found listening to an audio book really took my mind off my breathing, temperature etc., but this may be why I was so slow?!!😺🏃‍♂️

[Sarakc Graduate]

Well done! I did this run today too! Went after work instead of early morning! My legs and feet felt very tired but I kept going! I love my music but an audio book sounds like a good idea! 😀

[Diana63 in reply to Sarakc]

Thanks Sara. Normally I’m a radio 2 listener, but tried the book to take my mind off all those little niggles. It did work but I was quite slow.

Do you mind running when it’s getting dark? I much prefer weekend mornings now, about 8.30am.

Good luck and good running. 🏃‍♂️🏃☃️

[Sarakc Graduate in reply to Diana63]

I’m a radio 2 listener too! But I make playlists on Spotify to listen to on my runs!

I much prefer going out in morning and I don’t mind the dark as I run on well lit streets and it’s nice and quiet.

I’m not so keen on dark evenings!

I’m off work on Thursdays so I drive and treat myself to a nice coastal run!! In the light!!! And on a Sunday I go out about 8.30 am!

I’m hoping I keep going after I’ve graduated!! I like the structure of the programme!! 😀

[Diana63 in reply to Sarakc]

I run along a towpath and the only real hazards are the puddles and swans. I don’t mind the half light, but am not going out in the dark in the rain - no way!

I must work out how to make playlists another of life’s little challenges!

Happy running 🏃🏼‍♀️😺

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

Good running! And slow is good - slow builds stamina. Plenty of time to work on speed once you graduate, if you fancy it.

Longer runs require mental stamina and distraction is a great technique. Keep doing what you're doing - sounds like it is working a treat. 😘

Sadie-runs (pretty slowly)

[Diana63 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks Sadie. I’ve definitely built stamina if not speed. I’ve also found I actually quite like exercise, but don’t tell anyone.😺

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Diana63]

Your secret is safe with me. 😉