Week 7!

[SpeedMaQueen]

First run of week 7 and Laura suggests varying my route to break the monotony.... as someone knocked off her stride by sporting the wrong socks one morning, I’m not sure I could cope! I gauge where I am at by the hedge I pass, the bend in the road, the house with the chickens and so on....Anyone else feel the same or are you all running different places?

[Buttonsandbeans Graduate]

I completed w8r1 last night and like you I have a set route that I don’t want to change! It’s got hills and is over 3 miles so will still be long enough even next week when it’s 30 minute runs and I really like the route! So I’m sticking with it for now! X

[SpeedMaQueen Graduate in reply to Buttonsandbeans]

Hills? Eek! I have studiously avoided the long hill leading into my village.... but methinks I will have to face it eventually ( post graduation!) I can extend the route I currently take so plan to stick with it. Happy running!

[Jell6 Graduate]

I am someone who likes the familiarity of my usual route.

Occasionally in the better weather I will drive to a different place, but as a rule I stick to the same place, and pretty much the same time.

It's also taken me a long time to risk different socks🧦😊 and I'm still not convinced that was a good thing!

[backintime Graduate]

I'm on treadmill treadmill in my basement, my view is very constant 😂 Haven't varied my route once since I started. I have 2 different pairs of socks that I "allow" myself to wear to run : )

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You run where you want to.. I did more or less the same run for most of my C25K... extending it with variations an adding bits on as I upped the distance

Well done you...moving into the lovely longer runs... enjoy...

[SpeedMaQueen Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I might break out once I graduate but I like the security of a familiar routine - still pinching myself that I have got this far! Happy running 🙂

[Jundal Graduate]

I tend to make it up as I go along. Sometimes no even vary my start point. But for me, that's the wonder of running. Anywhere, anyhow anywhen. After a break I'm getting back into it so information one am looking forward to new routes and probably a few short drives to new locations I've never run around before.

[SpeedMaQueen Graduate in reply to Jundal]

I enjoy being able to step out of the house and into open countryside- once I graduate I might take the car to a park somewhere- feels good having graduation in sight! Happy running wherever!

[Debston Graduate]

I have a few different routes that I use. I like a bit of variety. But if you like your route and you aren't feeling bored then there's no need to change it!

[SpeedMaQueen Graduate in reply to Debston]

I live in the countryside and like being able to run without getting in the car to go somewhere different but once I am through the programme I may break out! Happy running wherever!

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate]

Same here... A friend suggested I run round a local broad walk the other day, I didn't disguise my fear! Like you I have marker points that I use to figure out my progress, or to tell myself once I get to this point then....

One day I'll run somewhere new, for now I like my route. I know the challenges it holds and enjoy meeting them!

[SpeedMaQueen Graduate in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

Absolutely- never realised I would get such a buzz from pushing myself to do something I didn’t think I could do!

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate in reply to SpeedMaQueen]

Weird, isn't it!

[notquiteretired Graduate]

I defo have the one pair lucky socks, wouldnt be without them 😊😂

[Lindsey-joy Graduate]

Oh yes, i am with you on this! I likes what i knows and i knows what i likes!

Do whatever works for you. Especially the socks! 😂