W4r3 Smashed it!

[MuddledGardener]

Because all my running buddies are out on a charity run this evening, and I have to take a poorly chicken to the vet, I decided that I would run this afternoon.

‘But it’s so hot!’ I hear you cry. Aha! Went to the local forest, where I could run mainly in deliciously cool shade, accompanied by squirrels and butterflies.

I boogied my way around, accompanied by Earth, Wind and Fire (well, joffled, really), and it felt so easy! I found myself going faster than usual, and managed the last 40 seconds with a longer stride and faster pace! I love this running lark! I can actually do it! 😃

Bring on week 5! 🤨💪✊

[Plodder0771 Graduate]

W4r1 not so easy, but so far I find r1 tough, r2 OK, r3 fine. So lets hope for some boogie on W4r3.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Plodder0771]

Go for it! I definitely recommend Earth, Wind and Fire! 😁

[Magga1 in reply to Plodder0771]

Yeh I agree. 3rd run and ur kinda thinking, dunno what I was making a fuss about. Mind, on Sunday I’m bk to run 1 so I’ll b trying to stay positive. Although I think I’ll be ok as I run through a lot of the rest periods anyway. It’s the hills that are killer. I have one hill that I’m determined to beat. Maybe in week 3. Not jus yet.

[Elisabeth3 Graduate]

Great on your progress. Did w5r1 yesterday, and as I have misorientated myself, ended up with a 5-mile walk/jog. Still tired as I have not planned that.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Elisabeth3]

Wow! 😱

[Debston Graduate]

Forest runs are ace, aren't they? The shade is so welcome on a day like this and there's always something interesting to see. Sounds like you had a great run.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Debston]

It was wonderful! I must have been a pain when I rang hubby to tell him, because I was so bubbly! 😂

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Well done you and hope the chicken is ok 😊🐓🐓

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you! I’ll let you know! 🤞

[backintime Graduate]

Look at you ! Well done. I had the Jackson 5 Blaming it on the Boogie this morning, I must get some E, W & F !

I hope HennyPenny gets better soon

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to backintime]

Thank you! I LOVE that song! I’ll have to get it! Poor chick is very old, so I’m prepared for the worst, but 🤞

[Wobblebelly]

Well done 👍 it sounds like you had a beautiful run in the Forrest. 🌲

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Wobblebelly]

It was wonderful, thanks! I totally recommend it! 😊

[Lindsey-joy Graduate]

Wow, sounds like a lovely scenic run and even better that you actually enjoyed it!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Lindsey-joy]

The trees are beautiful all year round. I’m so lucky to have them just down the road.

[Hidden]

How's the chicken?

(good running btw)

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! She’s staying in for an op. 😟

[notquiteretired Graduate]

well done MuddledGardener , sounds like a nice run👍

hope your chicken ok😳

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to notquiteretired]

Thank you. She’s staying overnight at the vet’s as she’s going to have an op. 😟

[notquiteretired Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener]

aw bless her, hope she makes a good recovery👍 I have a few chickens myself🐔

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to notquiteretired]

Thank you. She’s really old, but is still very spritely.

[JaoJao]

Well done, you will hopefully enjoy Week 5 for the variation that it brings and it’s a great week to prepare you for the solid runs in the latter part of the programme. Soak it up.

[Rachelcanrun Graduate]

Love this post! Well done muddledgardener! What a great place to run too 😊

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Rachelcanrun]

Thank you! Beats running along the road!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

We love a joffle!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

We certainly do! 😁