First consolidation run - didn't exactly go to plan

[Cath400]

Thought I would try the Stepping Stones podcast and run outside again along a local river/railway {only the 3rd time I've done that) . Really not feeling it in the legs and pulled out my phone to see how long I had been running (about 12 mins) and knocked the wrong button which sent the podcast back to the beginning again.

Cue 5 minutes of walking while trying to get it back to where I had been up to (glad no one was around to hear me telling Laura off for being in the wrong place even though it wasn't her fault 😂😂)

Then I hadn't realised there wasn't a bell at the halfway point so it was only when Laura said 5 minutes to go did I think to turn round - so a nice extra long walk home in the rain.

Saying all that, I still managed 3.5k in the 30 mins (only 25 mins running) which is pretty good for me so at least one positive!

Just makes me determined to complete the whole thing next time (having learnt just to leave everything alone once it's up and running)

[Buddy34 Graduate]

As you've just graduated you're maybe better running for 30 minutes 3x per week for the next three weeks or so then go back to the stepping stones podcast. Well done you 😊😊

[Cath400 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

I think it would have been fine if I hadn't glitched it as the pace seems to be around my normal running pace. Think it was more the gremlins and probably not hydrating properly. Not sure about the music though (music being a very flattering description of what was playing 😂😂)

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Cath400]

I understand I don't like the 'music either 😂

[shrinkingjaz Graduate]

3.5k in 30 minutes is amazing!

[bananahead Graduate]

its frustrating isnt it, when something goes wrong, but I am sure the next one will be better. Last weekend I forgot to set Strava going, to record my stats. Doh, it was a good one aswell! You still did 3.5k, and ran for 25 mins which is brilliant.

What is the stepping stones podcast btw?

[Cath400 Graduate in reply to bananahead]

It's one of the C25k+ podcasts. They work on speed and stamina

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Hi Cath, hope you get sorted soon! I think you’re brave to move to a new programme as part of your consolidation runs . I stuck fast to repeats of week 9 Run 3 for most of mine as I couldn’t face the thought of doing it on my own without help or guidance! By c.runs 8 and 9 I was listening to Laura but carried on running after she’d told me to stop (I don’t think she minded). I now feel ready to start something new....

[backintime Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

I used Laura a couple of times but would get snippy with her when she suggested I slow down (I run slowly anyway) so I stopped using her and went to my own playlist

I've just downloaded the zombie runs app and will try a few runs with that

[Cath400 Graduate in reply to backintime]

I have also downloaded that a little while ago but not used it yet. Looks like fun