Happy pants

[RunningMigster]

Big thanks to you guys for all your responses to my post yesterday.

So, I got out there today and loved my run. It was one of my slowest runs. Deliberately so. This wasnt about pace, it was all about understanding what I could do after 3 weeks of not running.

A slow, leisurely run in warm sun and clear blue skies. Just what I needed. I even took the advice from Speedy60 and ran without music for a change. It was quite refreshing.

In the end, I ran for 44 minutes. I was hoping I could still manage 30, but would have settled for 20. So I was overjoyed to run for so long.

So, I'm officially back. Going to give myself a couple of days to recover and then I'll be back on my Tues, Thurs, Sat schedule.

As for my plan to move up to 10k. Well, it's still my aim, but I'm going to have another week of doing 5k and then I'll start the Magic 10 plan again from week 1.

Happy running everybody!

Mig

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Good to hear from you that you enjoyed your 44 minutes run today, 44 minutes is actually the third run of week 3 of Ju Ju's Magic 10, however, you only ran that because you were enjoying your run so much.

No hurry for you to start the Magic 10, just start it when you are ready.

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Hmmm maybe I can just get right back on it.

I'm going to consider that

[Roxdog Graduate]

Brilliant, sounds like the break has dine you good actually! I ran for the first time without music but listened to a running podcast posted on the forum yesterday and it made an interesting change. Good to have a change sometimes.

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Variety is the spice of life.

Running without music... wow, I'm really rocking it 🤣.

[Hidden]

So glad you had a good run today. Your post sounds calmly positive. Well done you 😊.

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Hidden]

One of my most enjoyable runs. I think I'll make a habit of adding some of these extra slow runs into my schedule!

[Rigpig Graduate]

Well that’s good to hear, I might not be so hard on myself when I go on holiday in future 🙂

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Rigpig]

You my friend, are like Forrest Gump. It doesnt matter what city, country or continent you're on. Rain, shine or freezing weather, you just run and run and run 😆🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[Rigpig Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

😂😂😂

[Joanney69 Graduate]

Good to hear you're back Mig ☺

Good luck with the 10k training 🏃 👍

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Joanney69]

Thank you... it's really good to be back

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Yeah! That’s great and good idea to rest a bit. For one reason or another running seems to be constantly about comebacks! Hope you have a fun journey to 10km

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

I think I need more rest time!

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Rest time I have realised is important too. Just finding the balance

[sTrongFuse Graduate]

I like to take a week off every couple of months as I find I start to get a bit jaded around that point. My first runs back after my rearview are inevitably when I set my PBs so it probably has some practical good for the legs as well as the mindset.

Good luck with the 10k plan, I'm sure you'll smash it.

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to sTrongFuse]

Cheers for that. I think your idea of regular rest weeks are a great plan.

I might try that too.

[sTrongFuse Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

My legs seem to appreciate them and respond positively.

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Well done, and a very impressive 44 mins. We’re glad to have you back 😁

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

You have no idea how happy I am to be back!

Mig

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well done, sounds like a fab run 👍🏻😁

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

It really was. I think its probably helped me to really understand what I need to do to get to 10k!

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Welcome back 😀 good to see you running and enjoying

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Good to be back

[CJMumma Graduate]

Oh I did wonder where u went! Had to go back and read ur previous post to find out haha! Glad ur better and how amazing to have a family trip to NY! 44 mins is awesome so huge well done. I’m just starting week 2 tomorrow so just a short one for me. Great to have u back 👍🏼

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to CJMumma]

Good to be back.

Good luck with week 2. I used that short run to really push myself hard. 5 mins of normal running, then back to intervals, switching between fast and slightly slower than normal.

I think it helps, and it feels like a really short run.

Mig

[Leosmit Graduate]

Glad to hear that you back and that the run went well. Lovely to read about your trip also. Keep up the pace, you’re in this for the long haul (hopefully) so slow and steady! Nice to have you back!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Leosmit]

I'm feeling it in my legs this morning!

[Mum22boys Graduate]

Welcome back! Enjoy the next few runs and getting those legs back into the running groove 🏃‍♂️

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Mum22boys]

I though about getting right back into the program, but I'm feeling it this morning

[Mum22boys Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Ah yes.. that post run invincibility 😂 You'll be back to it before you know it

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Excellent. Welcome back. 🤝🏃‍♂️😃

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

It's so good to be back!

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Following you on strava now. 👀 👍

[Tippyrunn Graduate]

Well done on getting back out there. It's hard, I had nearly 4 weeks off. But hopefully back on it now. Had longer slower run in wind today, app gave up. So ran for nearly 35 mins. Think I'll just stick with 5k. I know my limits. Good luck with next ste

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Tippyrunn]

Slow rocks 😁.

I'm going to do more of it!

[Hidden]

Glad to hear you’re back to running and enjoyed it Mig 👍🏼 you’ve got this!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Hurting today. But I'll soon be back in full swing I'm sure!

[Hidden in reply to RunningMigster]

Getting the body back into running after 3 weeks off the muscles are bound to feel it. Keep what you’re doing... gently does it 👍🏼

[Smelliepoo Graduate]

Glad you are back and that you had a good run. I like the idea of knowing what you need to do to get to 10k, can you let me in to your secret?!!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Smelliepoo]

I really enjoyed today because I went to slow.

So, plan is...

Magic 10 plan with...

5k run at normal pace

Short run with a moderate first 5mins, then interval runs.. 1 min at fast pace, 2 mins at normal pace

Longer run at a very, very slow pace.

It's a fun experiment. Oh boy, do I know how to have fun 🤣

[Smelliepoo Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

The party just doesn't start without you migs!!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Smelliepoo]

🤣🤣🤣🥂🥂🥂🍾🍾🍾🥂🥂🥂🤣🤣🤣

[Alast]

Welcome back RunningMigster , I've been missing your posts! Blimey, so you went out there and nailed a 44 minute run when you 'finally decided to have another go' after a prolonged (but well earned) rest! Well done mate, you're obviously a natural at this, congratulations!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Alast]

2 days later and I can still feel it in my legs though :-).

Back on my normal schedule tomorrow!

[AliHC Graduate]

Just checking in to say hello 😎 Not heard from you in a little while. Hope you're well x

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to AliHC]

I'm still here! Work has been all consuming for the last few weeks though. Long hours and 7 days a week. Feel like I'll almost have to start again at run1 week 1.

But I'll be back at it soon, fingers crossed!

[AliHC Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Oh good to hear from you! 😎

I'm really feeling for those that are working flat out at the moment! I haven't worked since 20th March when or business closed.

Hope you and your family are all well and hope you're able to take a break very soon! Lots of love to you xxx