Baby steps

[Sadie-runs]

So, back on form after my 6 weeks out with a ham string injury, and feeling very strong. (Have been running for around 6 weeks again, have completed 4 x 5k and lots of 30 min runs in the last 6 weeks and this morning was feeling good enough to go a wee bit further, 5.49k. No aches, no pains, legs feel strong, breathing is improving (but not enough for my liking!)

What now for Sadie-runs?! Well, I would like to run a bit further and I was wondering, what is best for building stamina? Should I run up some gentle hills? Should I try interval training? I am thinking of doing Ju-Ju's 5-10k programme when it next starts again, but for now, I think I need a new mini-goal. One that is safe and achievable of course.

Any ideas from you experienced runners out there would be much appreciated! I have lots of ideas, but not quite sure what to do for the best...

Sadie xxx

[IgaT Graduate]

I'm far from experienced runner. My experience in this regard is rather below zero. However, my knowledge is not so bad. My in-experienced suggestion would be: do 1 long run a week (increase not more than 10% of your current distance) as always slow and steady, implement tempo runs: runnersworld.com/running-ti....

Good luck!

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Yes, I have been pondering that (hence my slightly longer run this morning). Thanks Iga! How are you doing, dearest?

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Preparing mentally for tomorrow morning run. This week was really good for me, so I hope my running gods will stay with me for longer.

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to IgaT]

You can do it Iga xxx

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Thank you

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Stay positive, Iga! That is 90% of the battle and you can do this. x

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

I believe I can do it! Otherwise I wouldn't set the alarm

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

I did it

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Of course you did!! Well done. 😀👏

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Yeay.. go you.. you are getting there.. Very well done

What about the C25K+ podcasts???? Achievable and fun... and impacting on the way we run. ?

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Floss! Slow and steady has got me here. 😀 And strength training has made such a difference, I think.

I have downloaded the C25K+ podcasts ... but the music?! Aaaaagh. I am a massive music fan and not sure I can cope with lovely Laura’s choices. 😂 But maybe I can suck it up, at least once...

xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

You are strong..you are woman...you can do this😉

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

😀😀😀

[TedG Graduate]

Well done Sadie, you’re certainly going in the right direction.

Ju-Ju has literally just started the Bridge to 10k again W1 2.5k, 5k and 5.5k

You’ve already done the 5.5 so that’s the long run out of the way 😊

W2 is 3k, 5k and 6k

Good luck Sadie 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to TedG]

I know - but my issue is confidence! I am not sure I am quite ready yet...but soon! I cannot imagine running 10k! But I suppose I couldn’t imagine running 5k last October. 😀

I know, I am Nervous Nancy. xxx

[TedG Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Don’t look too deep into it Sadie, just lace your shoes up, run and see where it takes you 😘🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Razouski]

Whatever you decide just don't push your distance too much too soon - keep to the 10% rule as you don't want to risk another injury.

Those C25K+ podcasts aren't too bad if you can stomach the music, although I have a love/hate relationship with Speed podcast, but at least I've stopped shouting at Laura now.

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Razouski]

Thanks Razouski. I will definitely only increase fractionally - I really don’t want to be get injured again, it was very sobering. I would rather have a snail like progress than injure myself! I think I am a bit stronger now since that injury, as I have been doing all kinds of good strength training. ✊

Poor Laura! She gets a lot of stick for that podcast! I also have some interval training missions on my Zombie Runs app that I might try ... though that involves being chased by Zoms! 😱