Another sleepless night 🌓

[Annieapple]

...so ran a little later than usual. Felt a bit of tension in my shoulders...aha moment....running with my hands clenched....a few deep breaths, loose hands & onwards to complete W7:2✅

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You know the answers Annie.............

.............. running later in the day can make sleeping more difficult.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks Ian! I love coinciding with sunrise! Can’t believe I had to take up running to learn how special the dawn is!

[LeeU Graduate]

Congrats Annieapple it won't be long now until you graduate.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to LeeU]

Thanks Lee...we all going to get there!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Wk7r2 already the weeks a are flying by . Well done you 😊😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

I know! I would never have believed I would love it so much! Hope you are getting on with Garmin😀

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

That's about 2 months or just over I've had it now . I just like seeing the info it gives you 😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Running with clenched hands? glad you worked that one out, shame about the sleep but you are doing so well

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks! Wasn’t the easiest of runs until I realised how tense I was.. a few deep breaths & shoulder rolls sorted that. Learning on the trot🤣

[Nana2019 Graduate]

Congratulations! Hope you’re feeling well relaxed now.

I finally got going on week 7 run 1. Just in time to beat the first rain of autumn. Felt good to be running in cool weather for a change.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Nana2019]

Thank you & well done Nana! Lovely Autumn, my favourite season! 🍁 🍂

Week 7 is great 👍 Enjoy it!

[MummyTum Graduate]

Well done Annie! 👏👏👏

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to MummyTum]

Aah thank you 😊

[Sydney7 Graduate]

Well done you 👏🏻

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Sydney7]

Thank you! Hope the knee sorts itself out soon!!

[2Tired2Run Graduate]

Well done ✅

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to 2Tired2Run]

Thank you. The harder runs bring a sweeter victory😀

[2Tired2Run Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

I'm not quite there yet myself, but looking forward to it 😀

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to 2Tired2Run]

Week 6 is awesome and well prepares you for the final three! Enjoy! 👍

[tiggs1 Graduate]

Well done Annie, you are totally nailing these longer runs. Hope you sleep better tonight

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to tiggs1]

Thanks Tiggs already ready to 💤 😴🤣

[Hidden]

Well done on W7 R1 Annieapple. I often realise I'm running with tense shoulders and have to constantly remind myself to relax them!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

😃Enjoy week 6 & we will both try to be more relaxed as we run. It’s good when we can pinpoint a problem& solve it as we run. It’s such a learning curve and challenge for me! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Annieapple]

I take a water bottle with me even though I only have one gulp of water and I realise I clench the bottle really tightly from time to time so that's another thing to think about. I'm starting Week 6 tomorrow. I've been a bit poorly for the past couple of days and after my dodgy start on C25K I can't believe how disappointed I got that I didn't feel fit enough to run. I never thought that would happen to me!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Week 6 is a great preparation for the last 3 weeks. You will gets lots out of it and finish the week on a real high which will make up for your he disappointments! 👍😀

[Hidden]

Thank you for the encouragement. I'm looking forward to tomorrow even though I've heard that Week 6 Run 1 catches people out. I'm going to take my time. 😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes that is key. 🐌 Enjoy the last of the interval runs.

[SparklyEyes]

I hope you don’t mind, I looked at your profile as you seem quite knowledgeable. I’ve been having tight neck and shoulders too, I run with my hands in fists, thank you 🙏🏼 😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to SparklyEyes]

I didn’t know the first thing about running until I joined this group. What I share, is knowledge picked up on the valuable posts by our wonderful admin & from the more experienced runners. You will do the same😀