Week 3 Run 1 done

[Instructor57]

Well, Week 3 Run 1 done !

and dare i say it, it wasn't so bad , had that little voice in my head that said oh oh! when Laura said ok here we go this ones for 3 minutes ! haha

but just kept telling myself that it is 2 runs less than week 2 !

typically my first 3 minute run is also up hill , i had thought about reversing my route but decided no, just do it!!

i feel my technique is certainly getting better and also my breathing as i can now regulate my pace a lot better .

i even felt i could have continued after the last 3 minute run but i didn't !

so, really pleased with how this is going so far.

i have my second run now on friday and hopefully on monday i can get my gait analysis done and some new running shoes !

not really sure whats happening to me as im actually starting to enjoy this haha 😂

[Jools2020 Graduate]

I’m W3 too - doing R3 tomorrow. Well done to you! I don’t know anything about breathing technique, doesn’t seem to be an issue yet. I kind of just do what comes naturally. As for technique, well Michael said something about not bobbing up and down too much (added impact and wasted energy, makes sense) so I’ve been trying to run more smoothly. I’ve slowed down a lot following advice on this forum. I’m 66 and never run before, but also pleased at how it’s going so far. I make sure to do some stretches at the end. Kind of wished I hadn’t looked ahead to see what’s coming! Good luck, sounds like we’ve both got this!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks for your reply , I'm 63 and also never run before.

By technique I meant running rather than breathing ,although I did struggle at first with the breathing (week 1 run 1 and 2)

And yes, I agree, that smoother running tip helps !

I actually really enjoyed my run today and you say perhaps you shouldn't have looked what's coming!

Just think of it as having less runs to do each week instead of how long they are 😬

Running is also good for the depression !

A good release of serotonin !

(I suffered for years with it) i was on medication for it for many years but managed to slowly get myself off about 2 years ago now .

Onwards and upwards ! 😬👍🏃

As you say , we got this !

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Yes. While I’m thinking about and planning my runs, congratulating myself on every small achievement, thinking about buying shoes & clothes to wear while running 😀 I manage to forget for a few moments about my depression. And running is so liberating, especially early on a sunny morning! Fabulous.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Sounds like we are going to do just fine ! 😬👍

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate]

Awesome news, well done! Sounds like you have this sorted, great attitude. I like the thinking of less runs. That goes through my head when I run now 😊

I really hate hills and my circuit route has one so I do that on my warm up and not really hit it again running, I walk quickly when it’s coming up if it’s a break so I can get it over with before I start running again.

You’ve reached the enjoyment stage, that is an achievement, can’t say I’m there yet but look forward to it 😂

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Thank you !

Yes, I enjoyed it , I think because I could feel a difference in my stamina already and also feel my lung capacity is returning .

I'm not fighting to fill my lungs anymore.

Haha, glad to hear you are now thinking less runs as well 😬

I find that really helps me .

And yes, I seriously thought about reversing my route so it would be down hill for the last 3 minute run haha .

In the end I just thought Sod it 😂

It's not a steep hill , just a long incline but I certainly creek it !

I was actually surprised when the last 3 minutes was over !

And a little longer distance to walk home smiling to myself 🙂

Hope to get some better shoes on Monday 😬

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Great that you finished with energy in the tank, breath in your lungs and a smile on your face, that’s great to hear.

Hope the new trainer shopping goes well on Monday, pictures required when you get them 🤣

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Haha ok !

And good luck with your run tomorrow ! 😬👍

It will soon be week 4 ! 😬

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I’m going to need the luck, my leg muscles are tight today. I hope they loosen through the day so I can run this evening 🤞🏻

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Oh dear ! Hope you loosen up a bit .

It's throwing it down here and windy.

Hope your weather is better ? 😐

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Bit windy here, just checked the weather and is supposed to rain from 5. Will try get and get out at 4 😣

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Think it's due rain for my run tomorrow 😐