How are you week 6ers getting on?

[JennyH10]

Hope you’ve all enjoyed week 6 despite the heat!

I struggled a little with run 1 but plodded slowly but happily through run 2. Tomorrow brings run 3 for me and no more walking breaks!!! Aarrgghhhh 😱

[Ripcurlrana71]

I was surprised how much I enjoyed jogging through run 3 and didn’t find the no breaks difficult. Just pace yourself slow and if you have any energy at the end speed it up. Did 7/1 this morning and enjoying it! 😎

[skeenie Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

wow to do 7R1 tomorrow well done you

[skeenie Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Did W7R1 yesterday on a different route found path hard going but managed the 25 mins with the view changing. R2 tomorrow i expect unless gardening today and yesterday has set me back with aches. you must be heading for week 8 well done

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to skeenie]

Brilliant stuff. Yep did run 3 today. Week 8 starts Saturday. 😊

[skeenie Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Well I managed R2 today but opted for the rec as running on grass seems gentler on the knees which ache after gardening. roll on R3 sunday then W8 here i come following in your footsteps. well done to you

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to skeenie]

Ahh well done you too!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[skeenie Graduate]

I to up for the 25 mins W6R3 tomorrow after doing the to 10 min runs yesterday which I found harder than running the 20 min in week 5! i get in the zone and just want to continue not stop to walk. hoping its ok tomorrow , will go early and hope I can last. best of luck

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to skeenie]

You’ll be fine. Just keep a slow pace to start. Good luck!

[skeenie Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

done , great feeling to be able to keep going for 25mins even if not at a speed likely to =5K in 30mins. Roll on week 7

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to skeenie]

I plodded too but at least we did it! Well done. 👍🏼

[Sussexmalc]

Planning early start tomorrow AM looking forward to gaining some time!

[Ang33333 Graduate]

A very hot run 1 this morning. Much harder than running for 20 mins?? Perhaps it was the heat? But did it and on we go to run 2...!

[Beestonbabe Graduate]

We did WK6 run1 this morning and I did find it a bit tough, but I had an awful night sleep the night before so I was really tired, so happy that I managed it. I must say I think the runs with no breaks are easier, and that's something I never thought I would say! Onward and upwards. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[trogdelight Graduate]

run 2 tomorrow morning. Planning a very early start.

[JennyH10 Graduate]

I hope those of you who were planning on going out today went early! It’s a scorcher ☀️

I had a busy morning so couldn’t go until about 11.45am. Man it was hard work, so hot. I had to keep taking walking breaks and even though I drank plenty earlier I was parched. I was bright red and the sweat was dripping off me! Bit of a nightmare all round really. Not sure if I should move on to week 7, these long runs with no walking breaks are killing me and I don’t think it’s only the heat.

[skeenie Graduate]

sure youv'e done it by now hoorah and on to week 7

[skeenie Graduate]

decided on W7R1 to leave the rec and take a tour , found it harder initially to run on path but the view was much more interesting and completed 25 mins -yeah. Still wearing my fleece for the pockets and bobble hat to keep my earplugs in. What do others do , shall i buy something to hold my phone and how else do you keep earplugs in ?

[T1gger Graduate in reply to skeenie]

Bobble hat and a fleece must be warm! I use an arm strap for my phone, much cooler. Luckily my earbuds stay put.

[JennyH10 Graduate in reply to skeenie]

Wow skeenie you must have been melting! I’ve got an arm strap for my phone which is very handy. I’ve never had a problem with ear plugs falling out though, maybe treat yourself to proper headphones that go over your head?

[skeenie Graduate]

do go early in the morning about 6.30-7.00 but do get a tad warm and sweaty! have just bought some different earphones from JVC and a stretchy belt to hold my phone as think it will be better than the fleece. the investment seems worthwhile seeing as i am enjoying this running lark

[skeenie Graduate]

back on the paths again this morning but accompanied by my daughter , W7R3 ok knees coping, daughter informs me I did good, 2.85 k even at my snail pace. Onwards to W8 , was planning for life with a bus pass this Nov but may not use it if can keep this up !