Transition run no.4

[LeeU]

Postponed from yesterday, Mrs LeeU and I set off down to the canal toe-path again this morning, a bright, sunny autumnal morning.

We started with the obligatory 5 minute warm up walk and then set off at a slow pace to try to avoid upsetting the Mrs LeeU's asthma. She had taken a few extra precautions, one being a cowl to stop her breathing in cold air.

The aim was to run for longer than the 10 minutes she managed last week but we weren't running to a time target, 16 minutes in and Mrs LeeU had stitch and had to walk for a couple of minutes, we also turned back towards the car park.

After a short walking break we set off jogging again and we completed the 'course' back to the car.

During the course of this run I did allow myself to get a little ahead, when I was 30 feet in front I'd turn and jog until I was 30 - 40 feet behind and then turn again and jog back up to Mrs LeeU.

Overall, we ran for longer and slightly further than last week, again, there wasn't a time target, Mrs LeeU can run for 20 minutes on the treadmill as she's completed week 5 run 3 but running outside is different and tends to trigger her asthma if we aren't careful but today, the asthma demons seemed to stay away.

I'm enjoying the runs outside, more to see and ever changing, I may try the local ParkRun circuit during the week, I will need to go out on my own sooner or later to ensure I can control my pace without relying on someone else. We'll see how the week pans out.

Quick question too, what do you do when it's icy or has snowed? Do you recommend going back to the treadmill or run outside in trail shoes, etc?

Happy running everyone.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great you both got out running and Mrs LeeU asthma was kept under control.

As for the weather I think for me there was 2-3 days the pavements were like an ice rink and no way was I risking running on them. So yes the treadmill would be of some use when the weather isn't suitable. 😊😊

[LeeU Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy, it's nice running with the missus, it's helping me no end with my pacing issue.

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to LeeU]

Think I will join you in now trying to slow down to run further😂

[LeeU Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

If I venture out on my own on Tuesday morning I'll obviously post it up, complete with pace, distance, etc.

When I'm on the treadmill and I'm going at my slow pace I can easily do an hour plus, just plodding on, I need to get that translated to running outside, I will do it, it'll just take time.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🎈Aah Mrs LeeU must be happy to have you home! Glad the asthma gremlin stayed away! Well done the pair of you!

Outside best until you can’t anymore then back to machine would be my gut reaction! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[LeeU Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

I'm not 100% sure that's always the case Annie, when I'm home Mrs LeeU has to move all her things from my side of the bed and for some reason she's not keen on my snoring B)

I'm off to Orlando on the 2nd for a week for a conference, it'll be nice to run outside over there.

Plus, with the Americans normally being larger than most other people I'm going to have a look for a running jacket too.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to LeeU]

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