Wk5 R1 - Need to remove that hill

[RunningMigster]

So here we are, the morning after the start of week 5

I have to say, of all of the runs to date, this was the one I enjoyed the most. And when I say enjoyed the most, I mean hated the least

So i got home (evening runs are becoming a norm) and I was up for it. Almost excited for the challenge of three 5 minute runs. In fact, in the lashing rain, it was the 3 minute walk I was looking forward to the least.

And finally, I listened to you lot, I listened to me and I listened to my very supportive wife. Within 30 seconds, I recognised I was going too fast and slowed right down. And I made it. In fact, the most satisfying part (apart from finishing) was the feeling that I didn't struggle at all. Well, maybe the last 60 seconds up that blooming steep hill

So come on you 20 minute run at the end of the week, I'm gonna have you for breakfast. I do need to remove that hill first though

Huge shout out to Snowgdss too. She really did not want to step foot out of the house last night. Even had a little tantrum about it. But she still got the gear on, got out into the torrential rain and did the run. So very proud of my wife. Well done.

Onwards and upwards. Have a fantastic day everybody.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

It sounds like you are beginning to make the association between enjoyment and pace .........fast is hard and only relished by those with a masochistic streak......... steady gives you a chance to appreciate your surroundings and builds stamina.

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I've found it so hard to slow down, but I think I've got it nailed at just the right time

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to RunningMigster]

Have you read this? healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

That's a really good read.

I will continue to go slower (with a bit of a push on the final 60 seconds) :-).

I'm learning

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Brilliant effort both of you. Glad you've found slow, flat the next target 😉

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you :-). Yes flat is a very real objective

[Maisymoomoo]

'I mean hated the least' 🤣😂😀

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Maisymoomoo]

One day, the love of running might just creep up on my

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Slow and steady... ahhhh.... perfect... especially with hills Well done you!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you we're getting there

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Well... I have to tell you that hills are really great for you... I had to practice running on the flat before I did my first HM... I run faster going uphill than I do on flat terrain... I still do

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Good point. It's hard for me to avoid hills to be honest. I think I'd just prefer the uphill bits at the start of the run

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

It sets you up!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Slowing the pace down when needed is kinder on the body and your breathing. Go back to that hill one day as it can make you a stronger runner.

Great that your wife got out also even in the rain, I find once you're wet you're wet right.

Well done to both of you 😊😊

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

I think I've finally got the pace thing in my head. Slow is good! :-).

Lots more wet runs to come I think 😆

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well done to both of you, you're making good progress.

If you can persevere with the hills it will make you a stronger runner in the long run. I live on a hill, in a hilly area so everywhere I go means coming back up 🤣

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

... and it is so good for us isn't it ...my little legs really struggle with the flatness

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Yeah, similar here. Hard to avoid hills, but I might start my next run in the opposite direction, so I'm at least coming downhill at the end

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

👍🏻 be careful, downhill is actually harder on the body than uphill 😉

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Gggrrrrrr why cant it be easy 😆😆😆

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Nothing in life worth getting/ doing is easy! We wouldn't appreciate it if it was! 👍🏻🤣🤪

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Too true!!🏃‍♀️🍷🏃‍♀️🍷🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🍷🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🍷

[Smelliepoo Graduate]

Well done migs and snow! I know exactly the feeling from last night's run! And now it is nice and dry outside on my rest day! Pah!! You will smash Wk5r3. I know it!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Smelliepoo]

What is it with dry rest days? Just not fair lol

[Smelliepoo Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

I know! I have been trying to tell the weather to stop it now and let me run in the dry, but it doesn't seem to be listening!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Smelliepoo]

I've been looking at treadmills. I dont think I'll enjoy c25k on one, but I look out and see icy pavements and snow falling, it might be a good option. Or I could just get more clothing and running shoes with better grip

[Smelliepoo Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Having the same debate myself. There is a gym across the road, so am probably going to see if I can use one if it gets that bad, not keen on ice!! but because I am on the coast it rarely gets icy here, too much salty air, so it will only be very occaisional.

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Smelliepoo]

I believe we're getting a gym across the road too. However, it's still a field at the moment 😁.

Might just try to be brave and stick it out this winter. Whoever thought I'd have decisions to make. It used to be easy. Couch, or run. Couch was always the winner 😆😆

[Smelliepoo Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Yup! Love the couch! But it feels nicer on here now that I am running! I think the contrast helps!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Smelliepoo]

Couldn't agree more

[NotPrime in reply to RunningMigster]

One of the loveliest runs I’ve done was in early December last year. It had just started snowing when I left. Big gentle flakes settling on the pavement. Passed my wife walking the other way with the dog. She laughed, I carried on running up the Glen. It was beautiful, track covered with 5cm of soft clean white snow with no other tracks. Trail shoes gripping well I carried on up to around the 150m mark before descending the other side of the Glen. Still no other tracks in the snow and I’m looking increasingly like a running snowman 🏃‍♂️ ⛄️. Down the Glen, back through the village and home to be laughed at again as I shook the snow off me before stretches and hot shower. One of the few runs that’s really stuck with me. I enjoyed my breakfast porridge!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to NotPrime]

I must admit, after running in driving rain, I'm less worried about what's hitting me. I can imagine running in a snow flurry is really quite relaxing.

It's the underfoot bit that I worry about. But the roads around me are fairly well trodden, I'm sure it will be fine

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Good news on the slowing down - I’m beginning to wonder if I’ll ever speed up! A massive well done to you both, especially with that hill 👍😁

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Thank you! I think I finally get it. I was quite proud of myself for slowing down so soon after I started.

[Alast]

Still catching up with mt replies here but well done again mate. Looks like you should be adding Kate Bush to your playlist, she'll help you Running up that hill!