4th Consolidation Run

[Fionamags]

Today I decided to check out the c25k+ podcasts and went with the first one that does cadence and form training. It was great - i felt it really helped as I have really struggled with pace the last few runs.

I think it was probably a mistake to try to get a little faster to cover more distance in the 30 mins. It just took the enjoyment out and I was back to gritted teeth and never felt like I found my 'happy pace' that I had during the c25k programme.

So this run was a massive improvement and I think I'll stick with the podcasts for a bit. Not sure where my 'happy pace' has gone but I'm sure I'll find it again when I stop giving myself targets....

[dijep Graduate]

That's interesting I was wondering what it'll be like when I've completed C25k and running solo. I was thinking I might still use the app to help with timings.

[Fionamags Graduate in reply to dijep]

Its not so much the timings as I've got a sports watch to help with that. Its more about settling into a comfortable pace.

For some reason my recent runs have involved setting off too fast and ending up gritted teeth jobs from 15 minutes onwards. It might be because i wanted to cover more distance as a target. I thought that this would come naturally with increased fitness but I think it probably made me go too fast and burn out early.

Funnily enough, it seems once u lose the sense of pace it plays havoc with next runs. So the podcast helped to settle me back down again.

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Good for you. Just relax yourself into the runs and I’m sure your happy pace won’t take long to return 😊🏃‍♀️

[Nilsam Graduate]

Well done for getting out there and maybe I will try the podcasts again.

[Roxdog Graduate]

I absolutely think you will find your happy pace. This takes a while I think, but once you find it, running becomes a real pleasure. I assume it gradually gets faster but I am only getting faster very gradually and don't care

It's just lovely to run! Take care.

[Fionamags Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Thanks for the encouragement. If I'm honest ive had bits of runs that felt wonderful that i think of as my happy pace but I've never managed to click into that in every run. I guess you're right and that will come with experience.