After my first consolidation run in Sweden which consisted of never-ending hills (elevation gain 36 compared to my usual el. of 13), I decided to try the βmotionsslingaβ on the other side of town. I knew that track was also hilly, but hopefully fewer hills. Off I went! First hill not so bad, looking good. Followed by a bit of downhill, and then the first serious hill stood before me... Deep breath, one foot in front of the other, and the distance between my feet very quickly became just that. At some point up that hill it felt as if I was running on the spot, and it most definitely would have been faster to walk! However, as you all know, this is about running continuously, and the program has taught me to be very obedient so I did. There were only two other runners who joined me in the track this rainy Friday evening: roughly 2 meter tall 20 something males built like vikings (probably members of the Swedish cross country skiing team π) who overtook me after I had covered a quarter of the circuit. Well, I thought to myself, what better way of improving my stamina and lung capacity in preparation for 5k in 30 minutes than training with the elite π. Once the 30 minutes was up, and cool down walk over, I checked my stats on MapMyRun. No surprises there: slowest run so far with an elevation gain of 63!!! Other side of town overrated πππ
The grass is greener on the other side, or is ... - Couch to 5K
The grass is greener on the other side, or is it? 2nd consolidation run πββοΈ
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How can you compete or compare you times with elite Cross country Swedish skiersπΏ, just go at your own pace on those hills and enjoy your run π.
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Hard to tell the colour of the grass in the dark π
Great run... those hills will do you favours in the long term.
I really admire your stamina! 13 elevation is at the beginning of one of my runs and almost kills me off! ππ
Well done though Dragonflies! It must be really good running in Sweden, regardless! Read your first consolidation run post with interest, but didn't get chance to post before you wrote this one π
It's my final run in a day or two, already thinking about consolidation routes. Enjoy Sweden!
You will be on that podium in no time! Iβm looking out for your graduation post πππ
Good idea to think ahead about consolidation runs. I knew I would be here in Sweden for a couple of weeks and that it would be hilly, just not quite as much as this. Itβs a beautiful place for running, but obviously totally above my ability at the moment. But I am not letting it stop me, just keep moving forward at whatever slow motion speed it takes. It will be so good to get back to my usual track!
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Elevation 13, that's my cumulative elevation over the whole programme so far! ππ€£π
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As soon as I saw the title of this I knew!!!
Didnβt expect an elevation gain of 63 though π± ...no wonder you were jogging on the spot, Iβd be going backwards I think π€
Running with actual Vikings too, youβll be as strong as Wonder Woman when you get home from Sweden Dragonflies! That 30 minute 5K is getting closer every step π loving your Swedish adventures - well done you πππΈπͺ
Definitely overrated π€£π¬ Youβve got some sheer determination to keep on going tho! πͺ
Well done Dragonflies π€©π
Thank you Dreams79, determination is my only tool at the moment, helping moving an elderly relative. The consolidation runs in challenging terrain seems like a walk in the park in comparison. Definitely an excellent vent and afterwards I have better perspective and stamina to get on with the move and house clearing. Definitely back to motionsslinga No. 1 tomorrow! π
Ah Dragonflies, youβve got such a lot on your plate! Sending you a virtual hug π€
You sound as though youβve got this all under control tho, using your runs to release the stress & pressure is a fantastic way to vent it out! πββοΈWell done for keeping your chin up & staying positive! Iβm sure your relative will appreciate all of your efforts & time!
Enjoy your next run... on motionsslinga No.1 π³π