Consolidation run #4 & Running World Cup - A hot and sweaty one

[Wenderwoo]

Yes, I know I said I’d step back, but I didn’t say I’d disappear completely 😎

Had a good run today despite the normal lack of motivation. In fact it’s my best run to date pace wise, and got 3 Strava PB’s. It’s funny how just when you think you’ve reached your limit something happens and you break through a barrier, usually when you least expect it.

So for anybody out there that’s struggling, just slow down, keep focused, and you will do it!

Saying that, I’ve still got a long way to go till I hit 5k in 30 mins, but I’m going to keep trying until I do 😁

PS. The surgery did not happen as they had booked me into the wrong clinic 🤬 Rescheduled to next Wednesday.

[JonnyBeGood Graduate]

Well done Wenderwoo!!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Good run for you Wenderwoo, so you are also running the Vitality World Running Cup, well done, there now over a 100 from Healthunlocked taking part.

[59er Graduate]

Haha I did think you were brave to be running so soon after your surgery! The good thing is you're able to represent your country with your running 👍 Personal bests - this is interesting - where do you find your personal bests? I don't seem to have any. Have you subscribed or do you just use the basic package?

Glad your run was a good one - looks like the weather was good too!

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to 59er]

Yes the weather was fab. Had to take my jacket off after 10 mins and tie it round my waist. Looks like Spring might have sprung 😅

Re PB’s (Strava call them PR) when you look at your feed on the phone app, above your run route map, on the right hand side it will show “Achievements” if you have any. If you click on the run for more detail, and scroll down there is a section called “Best Efforts” - this is only if you have the achievements though.

[59er Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Yes, I see them. I have had some in the past but obviously not today 🙄🤭

[Buddy34 Graduate]

You look so happy in the sunshine and you will get stronger with each run as you noticed today.

Shame about the mix up with your surgery.

Have a great weekend 🌞🌞

[pete1212 Graduate]

Well done on your run wenderwoo and a Pb happy running 🏃‍♀️ it’s a good feeling when you don’t want to go out for a run and then you have a good run and a Pb to boot 👏👏👏🏃‍♀️👍

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to pete1212]

It sure is! 😁

[Thisoneistrying Graduate]

Well done you x

[Womangolfer Graduate]

Well done on a good run and 3 pbs fantastic.

[Nilsam Graduate]

Well done - nice to see you out and about enjoying the little bit of Spring. Hope all goes well next week.

[Moosey60]

Great news on your run and PB. I don't have any as I haven't downloaded Strava, must do it. Good to see you back and good.luck with your surgery (hope they get the right clinic 🤩)

[Hidden]

So glad to read you had a brilliant run today Wenderwoo, as I had the opposite! Lovely cheery photo. You are doing brilliantly 😀. Well done!

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks! Good luck with your next one 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

I’m really happy that you haven’t disappeared although sorry they rescheduled your surgery.

Have a good weekend

[Speedy60 Graduate]

I saw your great run on strava 👍

I started my assault on my nemesis hill today. Six times up to a lamppost, trot back down, rest, up I go again. The dog walkers thought I was mad! Maybe I am.🤔

Next week I'll be on to the next lamppost.

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Yes, saw yours too, going backwards and forwards - that must be the hill then! I avoid hills at all cost 😆

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

I've decided March is my month to conquer hills 💪. It would open up so many more options where I live.

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Good luck with it 👍😁

[Roxdog Graduate]

Lovely to see you in the sunshine! I think the runs do sometimes just come together nicely and it sounds like it went well today.

Managing our expectations is important at this stage, every run is so different! Despite managing over 5k yesterday in way more than 30 mins, I have no real expectations that I'll be able to do it next time. Just have to wait and see if my body will behave!

Good luck with your op next week and hopefully it win't interfere too much with your runs! Such a beautiful day and I was stuck indoors at work all day! Envy!

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

You’ve more or less read my thoughts. First reaction was “brilliant, broken through the pace barrier”. But that was quickly followed by “OMG, what if I can’t do it next time”! So, I’m going to take a leaf out of your book, and not worry about it, and just keep plodding on, hopefully building strength and stamina - thanks 😁

[Roxdog Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

That's the spirit. It is all very interesting this running lark. The mental battle is the most interesting part! If we can tackle the gremlins then this will make us stronger people generally. We're a tough lot!

[Hymertrails Graduate]

Congratulations on a great run. Definitely spring like today, even though I was in a forest on a mountain and it was 1 degree it was sunny and dry! Onwards...

[MartinKH Graduate]

Well done Wenderwoo on the Pb’s and a great run 🏃‍♀️ 👍💪

[apatsyf Graduate]

That's soooo true - relaxing is the answer I think. Well done and enjoy your extra week of running for a while. 👍🤗🏃‍♀️