Run 6.1 and I disagree with Michael.

Today was nice. Having run 20 mins in run 5.3 I was happy to have walking breaks again. It was tempting to set off fast though (only five mins) but I reined myself in.

I was particularly happy to get through five mins of solid uphill plodding (listening to David Copperfield on Audible) at the end. But I was just a tad miffed when Michael told me to land on my heel. I have focused on keeping my strides short and aiming for a mid foot 🦶 landing with each step (toe landing felt too alien).

Then I was a tad more miffed (miffeder ! Haha) when Michael took an unexpected break because MapMyRun lady was telling me I’d hit two miles.

I am learning what sends Michael away now and will know what to avoid app wise. And before long I will hopefully just pop my book on and go for a run. Still, today it meant an extra 1min30 on my final run.

Off to find my run twins! Who else is on week 6 run 1?

Charlotte

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Are you listening to the podcasts or the app. I was always told to land mid foot as you already are so I would dismiss the instructions to land on your heal.

Great run😊😊

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Ah yes I’m doing the app. It’s a bit glitchy but I’ll stick with it and continue to ignore that advice!

[Speedy60 Graduate]

The heel running advice has changed since the app was released. The advice now is indeed to land midfoot, roll through and spring from the ball. I know some people like landing on the front of the foot. As my friend stress fractured two toes doing that, I tend to avoid it. 😳

[Hidden in reply to Speedy60]

Oof!! That’s scary. I did try it and immediately abandoned it so I’m really glad to hear of a good reason not to keep trying but sorry for your friend!

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

It wasn't nice, but she was running long distances and has now been diagnosed with low bone density, so I wouldn't let it concern you too much. It has stayed with me though.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Go you.... well done and just run...however feels right for you.. Slow and steady as you go... these longer runs now, are perfect for relaxing into!

[D48P Graduate]

Fab! I’ve done the same run today too 😊

[Hidden in reply to D48P]

It was a pleasant surprise after 20 mins last time, wasn’t it?

[D48P Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes although I did enjoy the last one 😂

[Hidden in reply to D48P]

Me too funnily enough. 😅