So I did it. I set alarm clock at 5 A.M.!!! I somehow managed to convince myself that I am capable of getting out of bed. As soon as I removed my barely alive body from this cozy and warm stronghold, I jumped into my running clothes. Did some quick warm up, as my limbs were still asleep. Drank some water with lemon and drop of honey. And off I went into the pitch blak darkness.
The 5 min warm up walk was soooo looong. My first run after 20 days (or so), only 90 seconds. Wasn't easy, but not hard either. I was surprised how normal it felt. Walking session - already? OK. Let's walk. And another run. This time 3 minutes. I hastated a moment, that may be not so easy as the first 90 seconds. And it wasn't, but slow and steady I went. One foot in front of the other. Calm breathing. Looking around. And I made it The lng walk break was way too long for me. It felt like it lasted forever. The next run-walk-run passed so quickly that I barely noticed it. Even though I pushed a little on the last run.
Now, happy, sweaty, doing some stretching, I am ready for this day, for this week, for whatever you want to through at me (apart from another illness or injury ).
Have an awesome Monday and happy running!
I'm glad to be back
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I know of many that go to the comfort of a gym regularly 3 mornings per week for 0600 before their working day starts.
You are something else and deserve to achieve what you have set yourself.
Got a tip from a retired GP. First Defence by Vicks. Nasal spray £7 from any pharmacy.Use as and does what it says.May keep you clear to achieve your programme in these cold mornings. Atb.
I realized that this year my immune system was weaker, because I didn't hike enough and my running routine was not consistent. I found out that breaking a sweat and being wind blown all over, clearing my sinuses with a lot of blowing my nose, help me a lot!
I will try the trick with Vick! The nose sprays are not working on me
Very well done you. You did brilliantly this morning.
Running on bright sunny mornings is more appealing and to get out into the cold darkness of the morning takes real determination. You are coming back wonderfully... x
Thank you. Fortunately, it wasn't so cold. Maybe spring is trying to come to us. And I was incredibly lucky, as rain decided to have a break, maybe just for me... Who knows
Double Well done you👍😊1. For getting up & out running at such an early time & 2. Getting back out there after a wee break but good to see you being sensible & taking it steady by run/walking😊it is so hard after a break from routine to realise how quick we lose our fitness. Glad to hear you are feeling better, take care😊
Thanks. It's always slow and steady After all, I'm not in a race. I will graduate eventually. Today, I've done W3R3, so next one will be week 4, or as someone wisely suggested - phase 4
Term 'week' made me sometimes feel bad, as I was running twice a week, so each week was taking 1.5 actual calendar week. So phase is perfect term for me. No stress, do in your pace, repeat how many times you need, etc
I start work at 8am, so I need to get up early, not to stress and do proper ~5min warm-up and even better stretching (usually minimum of 15 min, if I run after work it's ~25-30min). I don't want to hurry with running and stretching.
I can wait when it will be getting bright during my run, so I could see sunrise
Nicely done Isa what a great start to the week. I am truly amazed at anyone getting up at that time of day...
I am truly amazed as well. I'm always in huge awe when somebody is writing that they are running at 5 or 6am, as it's middle of the night for me. But hey, running is surprising all of us
I don't want it later, as I need longer stretch. I need to figure out how to fall asleep quicker I know what I should do, I just need to follow my own advices which ia go to bed earlier, don't sit on the phone or laptop so long, just put them aside and read the damn book, that I soo want to read and that is waiting just next to me.
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The lng walk break was way too long for me. It felt like it lasted forever. The next run-walk-run passed so quickly that I barely noticed it. Even though I pushed a little on the last run. 
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and my running routine was not consistent. I found out that breaking a sweat and being wind blown all over, clearing my sinuses with a lot of blowing my nose, help me a lot! 
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