Week 7 Run 1 - I actually quite enjoyed myself!

[Birdlady64]

I was actually quite apprehensive about this one despite managing 25 minutes last week reasonably easily.

Inspired by ExpatMorrisonian I created a playlist of tunes I haven't listened to for 30 years or more and ran with music properly for the first time this evening.

I run through woodland and like to hear the birdsong so usually have nothing apart from Michael chipping in every now and then, but what a difference!

I got into a nice rhythm much sooner, and was able to relax and (dare I say it?) enjoy my run without thinking "am I halfway yet?", "When can I start walking again?". And it would seem my cadence increased by around 12%

I was even able to muster up a short spurt of speed at the finish - egged on by Orange Juice's "Blue Boy". 😀

Upwards and Onwards!!!

[SandraY1 Graduate]

Well done 👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to SandraY1]

Thanks!

I am pretty proud of myself to get this far. As a swimmer my poor legs are not used to all this weight bearing excercise. But I am getting there 🙂

[Beatlesforever Graduate]

That's brilliant, well done 😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thanks! I never thought I would get this far

[Hidden]

Awesome job well done you , I'm a few runs ahead and on week 9 and loving it. We will both be graduates soon 😀

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes the end is in sight now and I know we can do this. Happy graduation in advance🎉

[HappyNoodle Graduate]

Well done for starting week 7! 👏🏻👏🏻🏃🏻‍♀️👏🏻

I listen to chilled music when I run it seems to help me too.

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to HappyNoodle]

Finding the right music is key I think. I don't want anything too up beat that might encourage me to go too fast!

I'm still a bit like a tortoise but am focusing on endurance and stamina for now

[HappyNoodle Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Endurance and stamina are key.

[Beatlesforever Graduate in reply to HappyNoodle]

I'm the opposite, I need upbeat music to keep me going! Funny how we all respond differently, but like you both said, it's finding the right music to help us along the way ☺

[SweatyHettie Graduate]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 enjoy your last few runs before graduation!