I’ve not been posting for a fair few weeks - work took over & I had to work odd hours - and giving up screen time was the only way to help me sleep. But the work is now nearly done & today is my 6 month graduation anniversary. So had to run & had to share!
I did have dreams of a 10k as a 6 month celebration but once the workload got too much, getting two good runs a week was often all I could do, and not many weeks with 3 runs. And with the heat - well the 10k will be there next time it cools down.
So today I dusted off my graduation playlist (starts with Get Up Offa That Thing and ends with Staying Alive!!) and did a lovely slow 30 minute run - perfect for the heat. I’ve been running with podcasts & audio books for quite awhile now - so going back to disco was a nostalgic fun space!
And for those who are fairly new here, and haven’t seen my fave film of all time (and I normally post as an answer to all running challenges)! Here he is, the lovely (late lamented) prof & the Japanese Slow Jogging technique
And boy did that run feel good. Six months from graduation, I’ve really got into (work permitting) learning to run for longer duration - always nice & slow & love the groove you can settle into at this easy pace, and in the heat & when you don’t have time, a lovely slow 30 mins can be just the job.
So all you lovelies in the early stages - stick at it - it really is a blooming miracle. And if you’re struggling with the heat, of durations - learn to run slowly - it’s just wonderful!
I feel strong, I feel good, slimmer& trimmer. And bags more energy & strength in many aspects of life. So thank you c25k & thank you all the lovely people on this site. I missed you all - that was the worst part of the work - having to forgo the pleasures of the support, enthusiasm & motivation of this amazing space x
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Much respect for keeping it going through busy times. I started a new job last week, on my feet all day. It's difficult to eat and drink well and keep fitting the runs in but I will follow your great example 👍
I have a 10k place booked at the end of September, should have cooled off a bit by then 😂
The JSJ has really seen me through - if all I can do is 30 & a couple of times a week that’s fine & it seems enough, because when I can I’m still running for 50 mins or an hour, but on those cooler days. In this heat a verrry slooow 30 is perfect. So just do what you can & when you settle you’ll get back in the swing x
Oh thank you clubberlang - yup this running thing is certainly part of my life now. And it really helped with the work slog, a slow run could really put me in a good place. And I didn’t feel completely burnt out - helped me to reset! It’s good to be back x
Thanks Debston - it’s great to be back. This space is such a great motivator it was hard to be away. But I was working odd hours, up really early (and I am not an early riser) so had to be in bed super early - as I also really need my sleep - and the blue screen light from my phone was making that hard! But all good now x
Great post... and inspiring to see someone keeping up the running around a hectic life. A couple or runs a week will have kept you developing nicely. 10k is a good autumn project for sure.
Here’s hoping this summer won’t be as brutal as the last one... but if it is then it’s all about maintaining fitness and putting some strength work in ready for the autumn. There’s a reason London marathon is April and Berlin is September!
It really helped me do it! Found it could clear my mind so was very motivated to try and fit it in. Managed a few weeks with 3 runs, so feel good 😊
Hello DiscoRunner! So glad to read a post from you again. Glad to hear that you’ve kept up the running through all the heavy work stuff. It is great to have that time and space to yourself. I landed on the IC with extensor tendonitis after I ran W9R1 a month ago and unfortunately have been on it ever since ☹️, Rather frustrating to have reached that stage, but I’ll only do more harm than good if I rush back. I look through the posts occasionally, so it was a nice surprise to see one from you. 😊
Oh no - Delly-dot that’s terrible - that must be really painful and very frustrating. I’m sure you’re doing what you can, and testing lots. You’ll do it. You’ll be back out there. You always showed such determination, and were clearly so enjoying it, I know you’ll get back into it x
Paucity of postings? No probs, they’re good when we get them.
Six month grad hey? That’s easily worth a yeehah and double fist pump.
Unfulfilled dreams of a 10k? Stuff happens (in my case gastroenteritis, last antibiotics today) but, we’ll get there. for sure.
I thought of the late lamented Prof only this morning, my 4km split time was the same as my first km, half of which was walking but . . . it’s got to stay fun and like you I’ve got my beady little eye on that 10k in whatever time it takes.
I’m planning my ‘anniversary’ on my 54th run toward the end of this month.
Life will get in the way! Mind you the heat will give me pause but I don’t mind. Hope you’re on the mend soon. And very happy to still be running 6 months in - means it’s not a passing fad!
Welcome back. We need all the slow runners we can get, and you’re a star for keeping on keeping on in the face of work. 👏🏼 looking forward to hearing from you again as time allows. (And you’ve inspired me to look up when my 6 month moment will be - late in August....)
The running got me through! And all thanks to the slow running - it’s so good for this heat too! Six months from graduation is a lovely occasion to mark!
Hi DR, thank you for a lovely post - your JSR recommendation got to me before I started my C25K journey and I’ve stuck with it throughout!. I had a few weeks on the IC but I’m back on track again now and still following the prof! And recommending the style to new runners as well! Good to hear from you and that you’re still running - enjoy!
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