C25K+ podcast: speed!

[Sadie-runs]

Hello running fiends,

I haven’t posted much lately as I have just been getting out there and happily running three times a week, either 5 or 6ks, through woods, around parks and occasionally around my neighbourhood. Feeling fit and healthy and really enjoying running.

Today I mixed it up and finally tried the post-grad speed podcast. Been putting it off for ages as I thought I would find it too hard and get demoralised. But! I found it surprisingly easy! And kinda fun. So, if you have been running for a while post grad I urge you to try it and not be silly and intimidated like me. 😀

I hope you all had lovely Easters and managed to get out despite rain/snow/too many Easter eggs!

Sadie-runs xxx

[DebJogsOn Graduate]

I love that podcast - great for a run out after work. Doesn't take long but makes me feel like I've accomplished something 😊

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to DebJogsOn]

I think I will save it for mornings where I don’t have much time! I liked it, but it felt a bit too short - never ever thought I would hear myself saying that about a run! 😀

[DebJogsOn Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

I quite often run for another 5 mins or so at the end to make up my route (though at the slower pace 😂).

[TedG Graduate]

Another enthusiastic post Sadie and as we know, enthusiasm is contagious 😀

Once off the IC....another week or two I hope 🤞 🙏....I’m going to try some Fartleks, the unstructured nature of it appeals 🏃🏃

Happy running Sadie 😊

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to TedG]

Hi Ted! I will keep everything crossed for a speedy recovery for you. I know it is frustrating, from personal experience. But running will always be waiting for you. I like the idea of Fartleks, too. It sort of reminds me of the kind of running one used to do as a kid, short bursts of exhilarating speed! I had a health check a couple of weeks ago and my doctor was very pleased with my fitness results, but reminded me that I did need to challenge myself and step things up a bit in order to keep that fitness going. So....Fartleks it is, and maybe 10k training very soon. 😀

Do keep us posted on your recovery, dear Ted.

Sadie-runs x

[TedG Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Will do Sadie, thanks. 😊

Fartleks remind me of when I used to be walking with my daughters and also my granddaughters come to that. In order to get a lick on, I’d get them racing to this tree and that lamp post...often giving the youngest one a head start.....they loved it 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

I love the speed podcast & prob do hat once a week..I find it fun too...it’s nice & short for when time is an issue too....we’ll done you fantastic runner you!!! Inspirational as ever xxx

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks Mummycav 😘 I can see myself making this one of my 3 runs a week. Have you tried the stamina one? If so, any good? At the moment I cannot decide if I want to get faster or run longer! xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

I have tried the stamina one yes...it feels much longer in comparison so I usually have extra warm up time...the music can be a bit annoying too but Laura keeps me going...try it, it’s good to have a mix up xxx

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Yeah, I am not keen on Laura’s taste in music either! But it was nice to have a bit of coaching again after free-wheeling it all these months. I will try the stamina one soon. xxx

[Melo_smiles Graduate]

Great to hear how much you are still loving running and what a positive impact it is having on you 😊 xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Melo_smiles]

Thanks Melo. 😘 I could wax lyrical for ages on what running has changed in me. Less “niggles” now too, body getting stronger maybe? I had so many annoying minor injuries when I first started out, but fingers crossed body is coping better now. Planks every day helping I think! You are close to graduating, right? 😀😀😀

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Sounds great 👍😁

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Cheers Jo! Hope you are still enjoying your running adventures! 🏃‍♀️

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

I was, very much so. Unfortunately broke my toe last night 😭😭

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Whaaaaat?! How?! And so sorry to hear that. 🙁 Wishing you a speedy recovery, Jo. x

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Just found your post detailing the incident. 🙁 What rotten bad luck. xxx

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Isn't it just! Still can't believe it. 🤦‍♂️ I'll be back though...! Soon as I can 😁

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

You will. And you won’t lose much fitness, so don’t worry about that. I had almost 6 weeks off with a hamstring strain in Jan, and the comeback was fine. xxx

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Glad to hear that. I'm going to try some upper body workouts. I can't do nothing at all, I'll go stir crazy!! 🙃

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Good lass. 😀