What is Your Week? October...Week 4.

[Oldfloss]

Good morning everyone...

Goodness, the weeks are really flying by and yes, I'm here.... ready to bring us all together, in the What is Your Week chat.

We have had some mixed weather run wise... with rain one day and glorious spells of sunshine on others. A few slightly chillier starts to the morning runs too!

I am back out there again and enjoying all the changes that are happening in the fields and on the tracks and trails where I run... it all moves on apace

This is a photo of one of my favourite places to run, taken earlier this year! That field now has a new showing of Winter Wheat!

Wherever we are and whatever the weather, we can, hopefully, find the opportunity to get out and run.

Time to embrace the season and enjoy!

With numbers increasing, it is great, to have a little fun post ,so we can see who is on which week, of the programme, and hopefully it will help everyone to feel more included on the forum.

We can support, encourage and generally help each other, in a positive and friendly way, with no thought of comparison.

Please remember it doesn't matter if you stay on the same week for a while, that is fine; it is a journey and it really doesn't matter how long it takes, it will be so worth it when you get to the final run.

If you have just graduated, also, this will be a great place to keep you motivated,and there is always the Quest on the Bridge to 10k forum as well for Graduates.

So, come and join the fun.... Let us know how it is going

Oldfloss xx

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Last consolidation run today if it’s an easy one, the last 5 have been smooth so I feel ready to move on. Little Miss UNM has done 5k now, she’s loving her running. My neighbour is now in week 2, his wife is a couple of runs behind him, as are his kids.... but for some reason they’re not excited about the prospect of finding 2 more runners and doing equinox 24 next September!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

All sounding really positive there... Grab them whilst they are young

[SHF99 Graduate]

That’s a lovely photo Oldfloss, what a great place to run.

I’ve just done W5R2 this morning out on the pavements. I’m now mentally preparing myself for the infamous W5R3 on Wednesday

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to SHF99]

It is, thank you, and I know how lucky I am ! Very well done you... Take Wednesday slow and steady... anticipation not apprehension

[SHF99 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you.

I'm sure I read somewhere on this forum the advice to go as slow as you can and then a bit slower or maybe I just dreamt that I read that-anyway it's what I'm planning on doing!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to SHF99]

No.. you read it, and it was probably me that said it... I am infamous for the phrase... slow down and then slow down more. As the Original Grey Snail.. I can tell you.. snails totally ROCK! And... you will be amazed where they get to

[SHF99 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Took the snail pace advice and completed w5r3 yesterday morning. Bring on week 6!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to SHF99]

Oh yeah!!! Time to chill and relax into the longer runs as they come now

[rmknight Graduate]

Hi,

Started W4R1 for me I am taking my time and doing each week twice to build up my jogging/running capability.

I have just got my 4 stone award in Slimming world after a year, the last stone has been hard but adding Gym and C25K has really helped, I still have a long way to go but even 3 months ago didn't think I was capable of running 5 mins let alone 30. So very happy.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to rmknight]

Massive well done and hooray for you! On you go...

[Luv2sk8]

Hi

W4R1 also for me but on a second attempt. Stopped last time as calves too tight but this time loads better.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Luv2sk8]

Well done.. massage or roll those calves really well and check out some exercises for them. Are you stretching well after each run?

[Luv2sk8 in reply to Oldfloss]

I have been stretching and rolling but I don’t think I do enough. Thanks x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Luv2sk8]

It does help.. the calf muscles are a real pain ( sorry for the pun) but they do respond to TLC

[Boofle999 Graduate]

Just come back from Wk7R2, I have had a week off between R1 and R2 due to a virus and it was TOUGH today! Was doing the 25 mins comfortably before I got ill but today felt like an uphill climb all the way. Legs just didn't want to know, but I was absolutely determined not to stop, and I didn't - even though I was more walk/jogging than running, but at least it wasn't walking! And I didn't have to repeat any of the programme, I did consider going back to the beginning of Wk6 but I thought 'what the heck, give it a go' and I made it!! Yay! Hope Wednesday's run is a little more pleasurable! :o)

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Boofle999]

Well done for getting back on track...just take it really steady and slow... Just relax and let the legs find their pace

[Uphill-downhill Graduate]

Just done W2R3 with a friend having graduated last December and then stopping in April ‘18...... pleased to rejoin and enjoyed it. Difference is I know I can do it as have done so before ......😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Uphill-downhill]

Welcome back.. relax and enjoy!

[pampam]

Wk5 run 3 completed, but going to repeat it, as Sarah Milligan advised.

The entire run was a battle between my brain telling I couldn’t manage it and then saying well, maybe you can, yes you can. Meanwhile, my legs and breathing kept plodding. It’s really odd.

Your post and picture is an great encouragement.

See you around fellow runner, Pam.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to pampam]

Well done you... why do you want to repeat it... did you complete it? Slow and steady is just fine... so if you did it ??? Maybe move on gently?

[Kk2605 Graduate]

Did W4R1 yesterday, was a little apprenhensive at the thought of running for 5 mins x twice; but I did it and felt so good towards the end of the 2nd 5 minute run. Roll on run 2!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Kk2605]

Very well done...keep it slow and keep it steady and you will be absolutely fine.! It is a great feeling isn't it

[BlueRolo Graduate in reply to Kk2605]

Congrats, we're on the same schedule, I did wk4r1 on Monday too, and can't wait for r2 today, hopefully outside this time.

Good Luck today!

[Kk2605 Graduate in reply to BlueRolo]

Good luck to you too!

[Amblerman Graduate]

Just back from W6R1. I heeded the good advice on here and treated it with respect so as not to get too carried away from the sense of being untouchable that was engendered by Saturday's completion of W5R3. It was a challenging one today but all went well enough. It looks like I will not be able to run again until Friday because of some travel with work which has just cropped up. I bitterly resent work interfering with my running (jogging) life. Wow have I just said that? Luckily it's only 6 weeks to go until I retire from full time employment.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Amblerman]

All sounding good... pop in some extra strength and stamina exercise, if you are able... on the days you aren't running...that will keep you going

[Walshy3]

Hi old floss, first proper (aside from parkrun) 5k done yesterday, took it nice and slow and tried not to race others, it was a mizzly, drizzly day but the exhilaration of crossing that finish line was unbelievable xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Walshy3]

Wonderful... very well done you! A mizzly, drizzly day and you shone like a shooting star !

[Walshy3]

You’re too kind, thank you very much 😊

[Catherinel14secondtimearound]

Thanks for reminding me that it doesn’t matter how long it takes. I’ve just completed W7R3 and was hoping to have reached graduation day by now. A lovely sunny morning today with Molly 🐾. Now she’s used to the harness I’m trying new paths and really enjoying different routes. 🏃‍♀️☀️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Catherinel14secondtimearound]

Sounds great to me.. I took a leisurely 5K yesterday.. and took lots of photos too

I be to you and Molly, are loving the new routes too

[BargainRzl Graduate in reply to Catherinel14secondtimearound]

Even though I've never failed a run on my first attempt, it took me 3.5 weeks to get from the end of Week 5 to the beginning of Week 8, because on four consecutive weekends I had various complicated travel things going on, which, coupled with having to start and finish work early on certain weekdays to fit things in, meant that I had little choice but to spread the runs out more. Graduating in two days' time, having taken about 10 weeks to complete the programme.

[cazz0208 Graduate]

W2R1 completed at lunchtime but the seafront today was packed with half term holiday makers so has to dodge kids, bikes, scooters and dogs. Was too beautiful to be inside. Even felt good when I finished.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to cazz0208]

Brilliant...out there and soaking up the sunshine too..well done!

[Ravenjax Graduate]

I just completed W8 R1. I can’t believe I ran for 28 minutes, and by the second half I was definitely increasing my pace! Had a bit of a low week mentally last week, even though I managed to complete my runs, but got amazing support and encouragement on here, so went out today with a much more positive attitude. Love this forum

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Ravenjax]

Go you..very well done.. and glad you are feeling stronger this week..Relax into the longer runs and, slowly and steadily head towards that podium😉

[donttrustaskinnycook Graduate]

Will be starting Week 6 on Wednesday. I have heard this week is harder than it looks?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to donttrustaskinnycook]

Just a week of different runs..slow and steady..relaxed and gentle. Let the newly forming running legs find their own happy pace...you will be fine.😉

[Liz5K Graduate]

I’m now on W4. Run 3 due on Wednesday then it’s on to W5.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Liz5K]

Great stuff.... slow and steady and on you go!

[Whatnog]

Hi Oldfloss, W7R2 planned for this evening. Thinking about changing my route to spice up the 25 min a bit. Especially as running almost in the dark is less fun! Hopefully I will catch a glimpse of the moon. Happy running week!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Whatnog]

Hope you managed it and hope you saw the moon too

[Whatnog in reply to Oldfloss]

Nope, it was very ☁️☁️ and the new route did not quite make the trick. Not my best run ever. Hopefully tomorrow it will be better! 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Whatnog]

Slow and steady..it will be fine

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Still here, eighth repeat of week 1. I’ve gone from having to walk the whole thing to being able to jog over half of each run. Slow, but still worth doing. As Jilly Cooper says, “The only failure is not to have tried.” 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Go you... you will certainly get there. Different I know ..but the number of times over three years I have had to re-start running again because of setbacks.....( broken ribs... infected horsefly bites etc etc..) have given me patience and determination... the more we do.. the stronger we get !!

Very well done you!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks, Oldfloss. You can climb Everest if you just keep putting one foot in front of the other for long enough !

[Amandana]

I’m in week 7, should have been doing R2 this morning but feeling under the weather with a cold. Fingers crossed for tomorrow! I can definitely feel the longer runs the day after, so an extra rest day or two is welcomed by my legs!