Graduation brought some moments of loss, as I found myself not knowing what to do now the course was complete. I missed the structure brought to my running and I worried I may falter.
I am pleased to report that I found a freebie app to 10k and I have just completed my 3rd run this week, a late evening run, but I was determined to fit it in.
This week each session consists of 4 x 10 min runs with a one minute rest between. I find this style much more to my liking. I peeked at next week and it's 3 x 15 mins....I don't want to peek further and put myself off.
On a happy note I would like to share my last minute inappropriate spending on Christmas Eve, it was quite literally 3.55pm. I was debating with myself whether to reward my graduation achievement before Christmas or face the disappointment of a reduced choice in January, when every one has the fitness idea. Sports Direct...not your finest retailer I know, but I asked for comfy shoes for the heavier runner that I am. These Brooks Ghost 10s are super comfy and at £60 not too far over my budget.
So my son can keep his shoes for a little while.
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Take a look at ju-ju- 's plan on Bridge to 10K..it is fantastic... and a couple of weeks after you graduate a very good place to begin the journey to 10K!
Thank you. I'm trying the free part of zenlabs 10k? I don't truly think I actually want to run for 10k...I think I'm barely at 5k. I just wanted a programme to run to. It's quite difficult for me to find the time and a safe route but have found the 4 x 10 minutes (54 min total) manageable on both counts.
I got a pair of them too from Santa. Tried them out at jazzercise and they seem really comfy. Think I may try a run outside in them today. In the Canaries for the New Year so looking forward to a warmer run than my normal ice covered pavements. Enjoy your new shoes!
Nice shoes! Glad you've got your own now, although lucky that you and your son are the same size!! Like OldFloss says - you can join the bridge to 10k community and sign up for Juju's 10k plan. There's a load of us doing it at the mo and she's planning to start another in Jan/Feb I believe. Good luck with whatever you do!
Wow, I paid about £120 for my Ghosts, so well done. I find them really useful when running a mix of on and off road as they seem to cope with slippery conditions better than my other running shoes. Enjoy x
Thank you. I admit that I currently like my route to be as even as possible...I'm very easily deterred even by kerbs and small inclines lol..but never know. I sometimes think that I would be better off with a treadmill
No you wouldn't I have a small dreadmill (notice D) for when the pavements are too icy to run, and, trust me, it's a horrible running experience compared with outside. I run mostly on the roads, but now the runs are getting longer (only 5 till graduation), I have to incorporate some tracks as we live in a small country town.
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