Week 4 Run 1 😃

[naaatsh92]

I only went and ran for 5 minutes... twice! Elated is an understatement. I am absolutely amazed at the way this plan can keep you going even when you think it must be impossible! (Well that and I blasted Bassment Jaxx on the last 5 minute run to stop the gremlins from shouting at me!)

I really didn’t want to go out this evening, but then I thought about everybody on here who have been out today and I wanted to join them!

Now that it’s starting to get darker in the evenings, I was wondering what to do in terms of attire? Do I need a high vis vest or something like that to put over my running clothes? Or a torch?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great job. I wanted to run with all of you guys too, but I have to wait until tomorrow. 5 minutes can have a big tick next to it... next jump is smaller... you got this.

Certainly some reflective gear, either high vis or a running shirt that does the same. Headlight depends on where you’re running really.

[naaatsh92 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I’ll have a look out for some reflective running tops and jackets! I run in a park where it can get quite dark, I’ll gauge it depending on how dark it is on my next few runs I guess!

Hope you have a great run tomorrow! The rest days can be more difficult than the runs themselves sometimes can’t they!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to naaatsh92]

They are... only yoga today... I needed a workout, but I’m ready for that run!

Yeah, park running is gonna need light... tree roots get bigger on the trails in the dark.

[naaatsh92 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Ahh that sounds super scary, I’ll see how my head torch (appeared from nowhere when I moved house, I don’t even know how I acquired it!) fairs as it gets darker.

Oooh do you find that the yoga is helping with the runs? I keep meaning to give it a go!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to naaatsh92]

Yes. My movement is easier, and my posture is improving. I only do one session a week... other days I got other apps kicking my butt hard, so I always like yoga day.

[SOULY47 Graduate]

Well done. I have my 3rd run of Wk4 tomorrow, like you I didn't think I would manage 5 mins. Big pat on the back to us and everyone else on Wk4. I used to run. I have fluorescent tops and used to have flashing wrist straps. Aldi often has cheap stuff around this year for night running. I have a little baseball cap that has a light on tge front too. I do love night/winter running though

[naaatsh92 in reply to SOULY47]

Ooh I’ll get myself down to Aldi and see if I can find anything! I’ve been told primark is quite good for running gear too, so it looks like I can justify this shopping trip 😃.

High five to us for the 5 minute runs and hope your final run of wk 4 goes well tomorrow! It really is amazing what we can do when we set our minds to it 😊

[SOULY47 Graduate in reply to naaatsh92]

Also Sports Direct. They sell a lot of Karrimore which is cheap too. X

[FenderTelecaster Graduate]

My local Aldi has cheap running stuff on sale advertised from Sep 16.

[naaatsh92 in reply to FenderTelecaster]

Thank you! I will have a look on Sunday whilst I’m doing my weekly shop!

[FenderTelecaster Graduate in reply to naaatsh92]

I actually put the date in my diary....

[naaatsh92 in reply to FenderTelecaster]

It has already gone in mine!

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

And to think just 4 weeks ago 60 seconds had us puffing. That 5 mins was such a great feeling and completed again today W4R2.

Just think how amazing 30 mins is going to feel! Still seems a bit unreal to me.

I've been thinking about getting a reflective vest. Looked at jackets but I get so hot running I don't really want to add another layer until it gets properly cold.

Happy running x

[naaatsh92 in reply to Jogunlikely]

It does seem unreal that 30 minutes isn’t in the too distant future, but if we can go from 60 seconds to 5 minutes in 4 weeks we can conquer anything!

I wore a long sleeve top over a vest this evening and I was quite warm, but I tend to feel quite cold so I might get lots of little layers and see how I feel with each one x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very well done you... !

Yep...early morning or evening... bright and flashy! Head torch too if you are in the dark depths...I have a flashing belt... and a head torch that flashes too Scares the life out of the wildlife I meet, early mornings

[naaatsh92 in reply to Oldfloss]

Haha! I’ll be waking the ducks up come October, they won’t know what’s going on!

[Taffinator Graduate]

Fab running well done!

More to follow and you’ll feel fab lu ous! 😃

[naaatsh92 in reply to Taffinator]

Thank you 😃 I love the post run feeling! It makes me feel on top of the world! Although now I’m aching, I think it’s finally time to try yoga tomorrow morning!

[Bear7 Graduate]

I did week 4 run 2 yesterday-on my birthday which goes to show how much I'm enjoying it now lol. Although the last 5 minute run has been difficult, I've actually found this week the most manageable so far. Usually I'm running out of breath & desperate for Laura to tell me time's up but this week I've just been enjoying my music lol