Week 5

[Oldlady57]

Returned to the beginning of week 5 after trying to attempt w5r2 on Monday after 2 weeks of not running, l failed miserably. Today wasn’t easy, not least because l have to pass the cemetery & there’s no lighting 👻. First five minutes were a killer l can tell you!! The second 5 not so bad but l always get caught on the last section which is a steady incline ( l know it’s good for me as it builds stamina 🤣🤣)Not sure if I’m ready for run 2 this week, but shall give it a go. Happy running everyone 🤪

[jen2708]

You’ll do great!

[Oldlady57 in reply to jen2708]

Thanks Jen. Just looked at an average for a mile, apparently it’s around 10mins? I completed mine in 11.31mins!! Not bad for an old bird 🤣🤣 Don’t know what happened to slow & steady 🐌🐢

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

You’re ready... and you didn’t fail, you were on a comeback run to see where you were. Now you’re ready for it.

[Jundal Graduate]

You'll be fine, just keep the speed down and enjoy it. 👍🐢

[Oldlady57 in reply to Jundal]

The problem l have when l try to run at a slower pace ( not that I’m fast) l kind of shuffle (got the picture 🦆or is that waddle lol) This may have caused my medial ligament strain, it’s not my natural stride either. I’m now using a more natural stride & TRY to slow that down

[Ozzyo]

Keep pushing you will achieve I am sure

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Well done! Smashed it - those first 5-10 minute gremlins visit us all. Pah, but we slay them! 💪

You will end up loving W5. My personal favourite, especially R3 (oh the elation!)

So bring on R2 - you will be fine! 👍💪👏😀🏃‍♀️

[Oldlady57 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Love your enthusiasm cheeky 🤣🤣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Oldlady57]

Thanks OL. I’ve always been a chipper sort of person, but this running malarkey has brought it out even more! 😀👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

No f words please... Just keep it slow and very steady... the only way to complete this injury free and having had fun.

Just relax into each run and know that you are ready for it; slow , is different for all of us but, you can find a happy pace, even when moving slowly...Don't push too hard... this is for enjoyment not endurance.

You are doing fine

[Oldlady57 in reply to Oldfloss]

I just knew you’d say that Oldfloss 🤣🤣 Honest, l have your mantra in my head whilst running. Running with my natural gait is so much more easier. I just have to figure how to slow it down. I’m not fast (sorry l used the f word 😱) Appreciate l need a slower pace🐌🐢

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Oldlady57]

Its is hard.... I use a C25K +podcast sometimes in a longer run and there are intervals of a slower pace in there.. I find it really tricky... my happy cadence is 165 to 170.... and anything slower, is something I need to concentrate on.... ! Soft shoe shuffle is the word

You will find your happy pace, ( maybe from Week 6 onwards, when the longer runs kick in... the pace that gives you the feeling that you can run for ever!

[Oldlady57 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss. I have no idea what my cadence is but will look at the podcast. I use to be a cross country runner in my youth (I’m now in my sixties) l think that’s part of my problem lol

[Hexslug Graduate in reply to Oldlady57]

I struggled with going slowly enough too, but when you get to the unbroken runs the penny drops that you really have to and you find a way. The first 20 minute run nearly killed me but that is the run that I learnt the most. I think I shortened my stride but am not positive.

[Oldlady57 in reply to Hexslug]

Thanks Hexslug!! I now have a vision of myself doing the soft shoe shuffle (thanks Oldfloss 😂)l think, as you say, once l get into the longer runs, the penny will drop. Who thought running was so complicated 🤣

[sparkyjohn Graduate]

I always find the first 5 minutes a struggle. 😨😣😭

I've read of the "toxic 10" but for me it's a "five to fight". My knees hurt, my shoes aren't tied right, I've got blisters coming, I don't have to do this, etc. I know to just keep going and I'll be alright but it's pretty much always the same.

Slow past the cemetery? Tricky, especially in the dark. 🧛‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧛‍♀️

I know lots of people run in time to music, but I find that I'm never happy with the speed of whatever track is playing. I now choose a playlist of various tempos and run at what feels right.

Good luck with the next run, don't let the gremlins get to you. 💪💪💪

[Oldlady57 in reply to sparkyjohn]

Thanks sparkyjohn!! Blummin dark this morning, out at 05.30, don’t ask lol. I would have rather been running past the cemetery, instead it was a very very brisk walk 👻👻👻 It’s fine during daylight hours but hey, added bonus, l walked faster🤣 I’ve stopped playing music as the app has crashed a couple of times but may try the podcast once l get into longer runs As for the head gremlins, l tell them to do one🤣🤣