Consolidations

[BeetrootFace77]

So, just done my second consolidation run, I’m still with Laura as she’s helping me with the time 😀 I’m happy to continue with the 30 minutes with her but wondered if there are any tips/tricks to increase my fitness but within the 30 minutes, if that makes sense? I’m very slow, but that’s good for me at the moment/foreseeable 😂

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Hi BeetrootFace (great username btw!) Well done on having completed Couch to 5k. Have you read through our FAQ n consoilidation or looked at roseabi' post for Consolidation?

Links below:

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

I don't know what terrain you run on but you could always try running somewhere different? For example, if you usually run on roads, you could try a local sports field? Or if your current route is flat, try somewhere a little more hilly(😱). It really is up to you! Even just a new route can spice up our running and stop it from feeling 'boring'.

You might try a new playlist to run with or maybe listen to a podcast or audiobook?

You could try what are called 'fartleks' on a run. (Swedish for "speed play"!) These are great if you want to build up speed/fitness a bit but without the pressure of full on intervals! Just pick a landmark up ahead (it doesn't have to be far) and increase your speed a little until you get there. The great thing about this is that you are very much in control of how much you choose to push yourself (or not! )

Just some of my random thoughts but do check out the links too. Good luck! 🙂

[BeetrootFace77 Graduate]

Hello, love love the sound of fartleks! I will try tomorrow. I’m afraid I’m cheating a bit when it comes to hills as they really are my nemesis, I’m choosing to do my consolidation runs on the under cliff where it’s flat under the guise of a mindful run looking at the sea 😂 Thank you for your advice.

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to BeetrootFace77]

Yep! fartleks! Hard to say with a straight face! 😂

[SweatyHettie Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

I wish there was a Lol emoji as well as like ! 🤣🤣