Consolidation Week 3

[Ant50]

So far so good on the consolidation runs as I finally seem to be settling into them but it took a while. Currently working away from home, but amazingly found myself on the hotel running machine at 6 am this morning to get my run in before work. Never, did I think I would reach the point of packing running gear when I am working away from home. Guess the running bug must have got to me!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Yes the running bug has got at you Ant50, unfortunately there up to now is no known cure, nice that you are on the treadmill at 6 o'clock in the morning at your hotel doing running exercises, that is a fantastic way to start your day.

[Ant50 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks. Still amazed that C25K can turn a non-runner into a runner!

[MummyTum Graduate]

Well done Ant!

Glad to read the consolidation gets easier 😀

Yep, sounds like you’re proper afflicted with the bug 🏃‍♀️😊

[Ant50 Graduate in reply to MummyTum]

Yep, the last couple of consolidation runs have certainly felt easier than the first few, even managing to hit the magic 5k. Just hope it stays that way 🙂. How is your consolidation going?

[MummyTum Graduate in reply to Ant50]

Wow well done on the 5K 👏👏👏

I’m nowhere near that, just plodding along quite slowly. Think I’ve maybe fallen into the trap of needing to feel I’ve achieved something, and thus trying to run faster than is comfortable for me, which has made the runs feel hard and not enjoyable.

Trying to slow down and just aim to embed the rhythm of running 3 times a week - which, I keep reminding myself, is a massive achievement for me!

[Ant50 Graduate in reply to MummyTum]

Like everyone says the main thing is that you are out there running, speed and distance will come over time, not that it matters how quick or how far you run. Getting into the habit to run three times a week is the biggest achievement and one which still takes my brain a little convincing of, especially on wet running days ! 😂

[MummyTum Graduate in reply to Ant50]

Ha yes! I had a very drizzly run this morning ☔️

[Granspeed Graduate]

Ah well, if the Running Bug has got you, you’re done for! No known cure. 🤣 Welcome to the club. 😄

[Ant50 Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Thanks 😂