Week 6 run 1

[Birdlady64]

I did this run a couple of hours ago and struggled despite not expecting to smash it after last week. Even adopting my usual approach of slow and steady does it, I couldn't find any real rhythm.

I read so much on here about this run catching people out do maybe I went out with that mindset ? I'm beginning to realize that this malarkey is 90% in the mind.

[Yorki_Girl Graduate]

I agree music helps slow my pace and one of the music sites shows songs by bpm. Good luck

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Yorki_Girl]

Thanks!

I don't think I need any help in slowing down ha ha! 😀

Slow and steady. That's been my philosophy throughout this plan

I normally swim so I'm just focusing on getting the old legs used to all this weight bearing excercise

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Thanks!

Totally get what you say about running with music but for some reason I don't really like doing that.

I run through woodland and love hearing the birdsong.

A friend advised trying a spoken word podcast for distraction so I might try that for the longer runs coming up.

I'm sure I'll get my rhythm back once these interval runs fine and dusted.

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Oh that's an interesting idea.

[Mrs_Flash_PartyLite]

I have this run tomorrow. I’m a bit confused how the programme has gone from a 20minute run back to walking intervals, although i never thought i would run for 20 mins on Sunday. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Mrs_Flash_PartyLite]

Me neither.

I just think you have to trust in the plan. It has got me from not having run since I was at school (40 years ago!), and hating it then, to being able to run non stop for 20 minutes last week and getting a real buzz out of doing it.

Go out there tomorrow, you can and will do it!!!

[SueG66 Graduate]

I did W6R2 yesterday and also found that hard. Back up to 25mins tomorrow. Not sure how. I love the feeling when I've finished but would be good to get to the point I actually enjoy the running bit!

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to SueG66]

Yes.

I really don't like the effort of continually putting one foot in front of the other but I am starting to get a buzz out of finishing. I wonder if I will ever enjoy running as much as I do swimming.