Where has slow and steady gone!??

[Dee_N]

W8R2

This was a tough run. I find that when I’ve ran on flatter roads I don’t know how to pace myself on inclines.

I must have ran far too quickly as the run in general was tough going. I even stopped half way to catch my breath and once again. Only very quick stops but definitely needed.

This was the first run I’ve paced properly without the walks.

Pace 6:38

Distance 4.2k

My quickest pace yet but perhaps not worth it if I feel like I’m dying!? Think this pace may be ok on flatter surfaces. Food for thought anyway!

Happy running folks!😍🐢🐌🏃🏾‍♀️

[Jundal Graduate]

Breaks, woman BREAKS! Use them! 😂

We all do it, I'm a b*gger for gassing out at 2k and having to slow RIGHT down for a while. Keep going though, just SLOWLY! 😂😂😂

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Jundal]

😂😂😂 ok ok!!!! Slow and steady!! I know. Fighting my competitive urge for that magical 5k haha!!x

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

You’re not dead though! Great job.

Uphills usually shorten the stride to drop your pace and then lengthen again at the top... but if you can just run up them that’s fine too!

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks for the advice 🙂

[sallenson Graduate]

Inclines = fast, shorter steps. Think of it being "first gear". Patter, patter, patter.

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to sallenson]

I thought I was ‘pattering’ but obviously not enough! 🙈 xx

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

It's relative. Don't try and run uphill with the same form you use on the flat. You'll kill your legs.

Little fast steps will stop you getting out of breath and will vary your stride pattern a bit. Breaking up your stride pattern is a good thing. A lot of running injuries are a form of RSI from doing the same thing in the same way over and over again. Mixing it up a bit is good.

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Ok I promise to try that next time! Don’t want a slapped wrist from you!! Lol

[misswobble Graduate]

Slow things down or you're gonna get hurt! You’ve been running 8 short weeks! 🤷‍♀️

Read the programme notes 📝 They could save your ass.

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thank you! X

[misswobble Graduate]

Thank me after when you’re home and dry and in one piece 😃👍🏃‍♀️🏅

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Haha!! I’m ok, I promise!! Xx

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

Sorry to sound like a cracked record but it means a lot to me to see folks safely through 🙂

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to misswobble]

😍 thanks for looking out for me!! This forum is ace X

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Oooh Dee that is some pace! 😱 Well done!! As long as you're enjoying it. But....don't forget you're not running with the brothers though........yet! You've got plenty of time to leave them for dust! 😁😉❤️

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

😬 it wasn’t intentional!! But I did struggle the whole way! Time for 🐌 again I think!! Xx

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

Sometimes it's just hard to find the right pace during the run. You're doing great! Not long before graduation Dee!! 😍 Relax and enjoy your rest now! 😉❤️

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Yes I do find that! Thanks darl xxx

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

There you go! We're never the only one when it comes to the things we experience when running! But we learn so much from just doing it. That's a win! 😉❤️

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Always learning!! Definitely learned a lot about my fitness over the last 2 months! X

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

I'm still here! If you are almost 'dying..that tells you..a) not ready and b) slow down...!

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

😂😂😂.....there you are Flossy, my voice of reason!!😘.....ok point taken 🤣xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

Xx

[Equi-geek Graduate]

Yes, as others have said, I try to keep the rate of steps the same, but shorten my stride going uphill and then let the legs take me downhill on longer strides covering more ground - but all a very similar bpm, just as using gears on a cycle to keep your pedals turning at the same rate. You could definitely afford to slow down if you find yourself not looking forward to the next run. Better that than get to the end and not want to run any more

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Equi-geek]

Aww thanks for your input Equi! I’ll try to think like a 🚲 next time as well as a 🐌....biking snail is the way forward!! Xx

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

I have no advice as I have no running knowledge - I'm an old snail but all I can say is 😱 6.38 pace is incredible! Well done you 🙌👊🙌

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Hello my love!! Where have you snuck off to!? Been quiet without you 😂xx

[Flaraflarkin Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

Hellooo 🙋 I've been hiding out in other forums 🙈Talking about food n calories n stuff 🙄 Lost the bug and didn't run for 7 days... until today! Scraped a 5k! Extremely slow but a big achievement for this old snail 😝 I'm back in the game 👊

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Haha!! How’s the ‘D’ word going!? I’ve joined slimming world in the hope of losing a few pounds before my brothers wedding at the end of Oct 🤞🏽lost 4lb then gained 2.5lb 😂 hey ho God loves a trier!

Yay 5K!!! That’s very good for 7 days off!! Why do you think you lost the bug? Xx

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

😱 The 'D' word *covers ears* 🙉 It's healthy eating dontcha know 🙄🤣 You have a few pounds to lose~ I have 2stone! Not that I'm bragging or anything 🤣 5k is good for me. Period. Never mind the 7 days off bit!😂 I think I lost interest because well I was a bit crap anyway 🤣🤣 and wasn't improving on anything, one day I thought I'd go slow n steady, next run I was bored with that so thought I'd show off a bit 😝 it felt like a real struggle to commit to anything (flitting as usual 🦋) then when I stupidly did a longer run I thought my hip was gonna fall off.... went back to short interval runs, watched fellow Grads running off into the distance and just Meh. Have been thinking about getting back out there but didn't know how to tackle it. Anyway a motivational message on here today gave me the push, so here I am 😊 3 x 5k p/w 🦋

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Of Flara it’s a lifestyle change and not the ‘D’ word! 😂🙄 (that’s what they want you to believe) lol!! But in all seriousness I hope it’s making a difference. And you’re absolutely right a 5k is not to be sniffed at ever! Blooming marvellous!! 😁🙌🏽 I’m glad somebody as rekindled that running mojo within you and that you’re back in the game. Butterflies can soar as well as flit you know!! 😘😘😘

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

BTW you have a new stalker 👀I'm following you so that I don't miss your Graduation!! X

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Always happy to have a new fan! 😂😂😂