Wk2 R2 - Character Building

[RunningMigster]

Why is this first 90 seconds such a struggle? Hmmm why is the first 90 seconds taking so long.

Then I hear Michael tell me to start my second run. I haven't finished my first one yet! Another technical malfunction with sound.

So, thinking on my feet and quick adjustment. I've run through my first run and first walk. So now I walk through my second run and 2/3 of my second walk. By the half way bell, order is restored and I'm back on track. I could really do without this nonsense though. I think for my next run, I'll just go without music.

And another tick in the box for me too. My first run in the rain. Which brought home to me how much a really NEED some proper running gear. Just a Ron Hill running jacket alone, isnt going to cut it in this weather.

Did I enjoy it? Well, you know those old black and white Christmas movies, where the family are in the living room with the roaring log fire, all dry and warm and they are looking out through huge windows onto a scene of pretty snow covered ground with big snow flakes falling from the sky. Well, my hope is that with the right gear, that's how I will feel, that rain can be falling all around me, but I'll stay warm and dry and feel exhilarated by my run. Until then, I'll just be a wet, cold, miserable drown rat who just wants to get home for his morning coffee

Have a great weekend everybody.

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Great effort. I ran with the downloads so the music and instructions were all included so no faffing working out what to do, what music etc. Having said that it's been lovely since graduation just running. No music no instructions brilliant

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

I hadn't even thought far enough ahead to consider running without instructions.

That much such a feeling of freedom!

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Great to just run only thinking where to go to avoid traffic and hills, bliss. You will get there this is such a great plan. Dont worry about speed or distance while doing the plan, just follow the instructions and put one foot in front of the other. Have a great weekend

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you

Enjoy the weekend!

[LeeU Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

I second that, I too, used the podcasts and not the app, the last couple of times I was outside running I didn't listen to any music, I did, kind of, miss it but not enough to put the headset on

[Nymahchai Graduate]

You made me laugh 😂 Thank you. At least my tech worked well and I have Michael’s voice to tell me I can do it too! I had on hat, gloves and that was a good call!!! No rain for me just big wind 💨

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Nymahchai]

Gloves! More than anything I need gloves. That's my next immediate purchase

[Nymahchai Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Decathlon for me!

[Spike75 Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

I like Sealskin wind proof cycle gloves. But then, I’m a cyclist too so it just so happens I have some.

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

I just got some cheap things from Aldi. I suspect I'll only be wearing them for the first 5 minutes until I fully warm up. I just cant do with cold hands!

[Ssasqueen in reply to RunningMigster]

They have running gloves in Aldi this week- I’m going to get some

[Sallysensibleshoes Graduate in reply to Ssasqueen]

Ooh thanks for the heads up! I’ll pop in tomorrow.

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Ssasqueen]

Myself and my wife just got fully kitted out from there. Tops, bottoms, gloves. We're 'proper' now 😆

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

It is easy to keep warm when running...........layers and keep moving.

Good luck on finding running gear that keeps the rain out without making you drown in your own exuded bodily fluids. Keep us posted.

Once you are wet you can't get any wetter.

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Yeah, I've got some research to do.

Ironically, no matter how wet you get, nothing beats that hot shower when you get home!

[AliHC Graduate]

Well done for getting out there in the rain! ☔ I had a few app fails and wet runs before graduation which at the time were quite frustrating but comical 😊

Some of my runs have no internet access, so I have no choice but to run without music or instruction.

You're doing great! You had the determination and the motivation to get out there this morning in the rain and run! Some of my best runs before graduation were done without music and that's pretty much how I like to run now. 😊

Keep up the good work!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to AliHC]

Thanks for that. I think I will try without music. It might make the whole experience a little more calm

[Maisymoomoo]

I like running in the rain. It's the wind that does me good n proper!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Maisymoomoo]

I cant even begin to think what the wind will do to my enjoyment levels 😆

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Be proud you got out there and did it, we had a couple of runs where we missed the cues but mostly the app and music worked fine

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

It's all part of the fun

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Yes it is, and before long you will have graduated and be running to your own timetable which is great

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

That feels a long way off at the moment!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

I know and it’s early days for you but the time flies you could end up living from run to run and suddenly you feel fitter and stronger, good luck and enjoy your journey

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you. It's really encouraging for us beginners to hear stories, tips and advice from graduates like yourself

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Oooooh dear! 😂 - you really made me chuckle! Well done for all that simultaneous running and recalibrating! 😄

Running in the rain... I love it, (I was the only person on my muddy field track yesterday 🤔) - but I only love it if two boxes are ticked ...

1: I wear a breathable, light rainproof jacket ( over appropriate layers) so my torso is warm & dryish.

2: I wear a running cap which keeps the rain off my glasses & my head warm.

I did once have the interesting experience of running in the rain in a thick woolly hat - I had the heaviest head ever by the end - but still warm! 😂

Good luck finding the right gear for you. 😀

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

I guess nobody said it was going to be easy eh? :-).

And I haven't exactly picked the best time of year to start have I? :-).

It's all good experience 😁

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Yup! 😄

... but you have chosen a good time of year ( once you have organised clothes that keep you comfy) - next summer when you are running & sweltering, you will be longing for winter! 😂

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Good point, well made. I suspect early morning runs might be very pleasant then!

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

You’ve got it!! 😄

Pleased to see all that enthusiastic forward thinking! 😂

[Jazzyrunner Graduate]

Great story, much better to read than to experience 😆 I’m not worried about getting wet myself, it’s my phone (in a plastic bag), my earphones (which are supposedly waterproof but I can’t quite trust it), and my Garmin, which is so precious that even though quite obviously you must be able to wear it running in the rain, I’m terrified it’ll get knackered! 😂🤦🏼‍♀️🙄

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Jazzyrunner]

I hear you.

I treated myself to a Fitbit and I found myself wondering how it would cope with the rain. So far so good.

Out of all of my equipment though, I think I'm coping the best 😆

[Jazzyrunner Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

We’re not made of sugar 😆 Also, it is well known that running in the rain makes you feel superhumanly awesome! 💪🏻

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Next stop... running in snow lol

[Alast]

Well done mate, you're moving onwards. Showing off too, running an extra 2 minutes and doing mental arithmetic at the same time, that really is multi-tasking! I certainly cope better with the distraction of music and was originally relying on the podcasts for that, but thought I'd be even more distracted with stuff that I know (and I was) but now I need to find something I know that's less beats per minute, I think/hope I ran too fast today because of how I felt at the end! It was my first run in the rain today too, I have a cheap waterproof cycling jacket which kept my top warm & dry and luckily the rain wasn't too heavy so although my leggings got wet, I wasn't uncomfortable. My to has a zip and even in the rain, It was completely un-zipped after my 2nd, 3rd & 4th runs to cool me down! I also start off wearing gloves, but these soon end up in my jacket pockets and so far have managed without a hat. Regarding clothing, don't forget that Aldi have running clobber in their Special Buys tomorrow, there could be something suitable for you there. Keep up the good work, and please carry on with the entertaining posts!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Alast]

Thanks Alast.

I read your post and thought how great it is that we're going through all of the same experiences.

Trip to Aldi is on the cards tomorrow. We have one not to far away.

My hands get so cold. I think, like you, I'd only wear them to start off. At the moment, once they are cold they stay cold.

You know what, there is a chance I might just start to enjoy this. Dont know when 😆

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Funny post. Shame about the app not working properly. But you did it and should be so pleased well done 😊😊

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

A great motivator to know I could actually run for so long (although I did need a long recovery walk) 😆

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

I had a similar problem yesterday with the app/music, and ended up switching the music off. Well done for going out in the weather this morning, boy it looked mucky, gazing out from my warm front room 😉

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Glad it's not just me.

Tell you what, I am sooo looking forward to sleep in tomorrow, listening to rain hitting the window

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Well at least the coffee gives you some motivation to run... Well done on getting out there and working out how to restore order. I did most of c25k without music or headphones and quite enjoyed that. well done!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

Coffee on a morning, red wine on an evening.

Can there be any greater motivation that to get it done and get home :-).

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Exactly! I just worked a waitress shift for 7 hours non stop , now i know how it feels to run a marathon...

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

No rest day for you today!

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

No. And not even sure have wine at home. Need to check. V important

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

Then you need to get some! Better safe than sorry 🍷🍷

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Just a Ron Hill running jacket alone? Oof, chilly!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Haha... no, I did have an old cotton t-shirt underneath. But that was then. I've got got a posh new 'proper' running top to go underneath it..... big shot!! 😆