Beaten by the Weather...for now anyway.

[Lesaspie]

I had decided to stick with W3 for another week, because it seems to me W4 is another big step up and I have enjoyed knowing I can just about do the three minute runs. Just about. But then I had to go on a trip that involved a full day's driving, and a couple of days away before driving back again, so I packed my running gear to take with me.

I had been lucky so far with temperatures just above zero, but this week they dipped below to minus 4, which is too low for an asthmatic. When I got back I had technically missed two days and was really feeing this emotionally, and missing what had previously been an improbable dream already. That in itself is progress.

But the next day, all excited and prepared, I ventured out to find the streets and my running track at the stadium covered with hard, glassy ice. It was with great reluctance, and some tears - I felt just like a disappointed child - that i had to give up on the idea. Testing the ground with my foot, even with the running shoes, it was just too slippery and the risk of injury through falling or being tensed up was too great.

Strangely, the sun was shining and felt warm on the black lycra, but the breeze on my face was like a brutal wall of icy pain. Some well padded loons may well have persevered, but I am mindful of what a broken bone would bring. It WAS too risky.

So I have effectively missed a week, or three runs. Tomorrow the temperature is expected to be around plus 2 or 3. I hope so... I don't want to give up and hope I haven't lost too much. I will, I will, I will get it all back. I will.

I did 15 "proper" push ups to make up for it. Thanks for reading and I have enjoyed reading your postings too.

[PurpleFish59 Graduate]

It is said a lot on here that as a general rule it takes about 2 weeks to start to lose fitness so you will be absolutely fine, especially since you’ve done some strength training instead. Just make sure you’re taking it slow- you’ve definitely got this!

[Lesaspie Graduate in reply to PurpleFish59]

It would seem that you are right! Thank you. I will post something shortly .

[MrWomble Graduate]

-4? Yikes! Way too cold, don't blame you for calling that one off. Don't worry about it, you'll be right back into next week.

[Lesaspie Graduate in reply to MrWomble]

I was very disappointed but you are right, it is next week and I will post something shortly

[Debston Graduate]

How frustrating for you! But very sensible to postpone and wait for less risky conditions.

[Debston Graduate]

How frustrating for you! But very sensible to postpone and wait for less risky conditions.

[Ryndle]

Watch out for Ciara, she’s coming Sunday. A great achievement so far, I’m also doing strength & flexibility on rest days to minimise the probability of injury, have to say am enjoying that more than the running 🤣 spring must surely spring soon, I see snowdrops out along with some crocus and a few dafs. The sun has been out this week so it can only be round the corner. Enjoy W3, I felt like I’d nailed this running thing on that wk 😊👍

Enjoy your weekend x

[Lesaspie Graduate in reply to Ryndle]

Thank you! Ciara didn't get out here and the temperature climbed to a balmy three degrees. I will post something shortly .