Consolidation R3 best yet - thanks to my “F” plan

[welsby1967]

That was awesome -

As a new runner I find I have so much from my C25K training to remember so to help me I’ve got an “F” Plan.

Basically I remember what I have to do for each 5 minute interval.

0-5 FIND my Rhythm there’s a lot of talk about the toxic ten- I personally have the first five where I’m a bit feet and toes so I focus on getting my rhythm sorted as soon as I can

5-10 FEED my Lungs now my rhythm is sorted I focus on my breathing in time with it 1234 In 1234 out.

10-15 FOCUS on posture and relax into a nice steady run

15-20 FOOTSTEPS as a new runner sometimes I can lose myself in the songs that I’m listening to and go clumsy so I listen to make sure I’m not thudding the ground, adjust if necessary this helps avoid unnecessary injury too.

20-25 FATIGUE nearer the end I make sure I have enough fuel to complete my run and more often than not I increase my pace here a little as the other reminders allow me to do so comfortably

25-30 FEEL this last five minutesI feel for anything from my body that may need me to refocus on next time or where I can increase pace etc - I just reflect on the run overall.

Now don’t get me wrong I don’t let these reminders consume each interval but I do find them useful and the thirty minutes flies by.

Good news too today I practised ready for running consolidation 4-6 on holiday by having a few glasses of fizz last night and it appears to be rather fine, so much so I covered 3.2 miles only including the warm up not down so very happy with that.

Happy running everyone

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

I love this that is great, such a good idea, it is so easy to forget the focus as the run goes on but really important to keep eveything in check, thanks for sharing, Rfc x