Week 7 Run 3

[Jools2020]

Beautiful sunny morning as I got up for my run this morning, slightly later than usual. Not than keen on having to drive to run, but needs must! Car park was half full, no runners about but lots of dog walkers.

Really looking forward to this run! What has happened to me? Felt totally organised. Different music today - Beatles Love. 🎶. I really like the different mixes of those old familiar songs.

Michael on, and we’re off! Usual doubts for the first 5 minutes, but shout them down and settle into a good pace. All going well, Michael starts talking and it’s the halfway bell. My pace seems a bit fast, so I slow down a bit for the next few minutes, but I glance at my watch and it shows a good pace (for me!) so I try and increase slightly. I find the copse I like to end my run with, but I must be faster than last time, because I miss the entrance and I’m running alongside it! At the end of the copse, Michael announces the last minute, so I speed up until the end, running in the opposite direction through the copse. Yessss! I’m tired. I know that, because I put my hands on my hips 😂 and force myself to keep walking! Run completed with no dramas!

I’m exactly where I want to be on the 3rd run of the week. Confidently completing the run with an increase in pace (9:30). Still slow, yes - but another improvement for me. Week 8 - I’m coming for you!

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Excellent !

Well done ,

Another no drama run haha,

I bet it's strange driving to your run ?

My warmup starts as I leave my door 😁

How is the hip ?

Sounds like it's fine ! 👍

Mine aches a bit today 😐

So glad you are where you want to be and feeling confident .

So, just that extra 3 minutes next time 😁

Well done 👏👏👏🏃

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you! Hip seems ok, but had an extra rest day again just to make sure. It’s very odd driving to run, but I tried running round the village on the hard surface and my left shin started to ache. I didn’t want shin splints! No drama runs are exactly what we need now!

Make sure you do your stretches, it will help your hip!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Yes, I always do my dynamic warm up and my static stretches afterwards .

I have done them religiously since my mistake in week 1 run 1 😁

I will see how today goes i may or may not have an extra day , we will see .

Certainly don't want drama now 😁

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Definitely no dramas! Take an extra rest day if you’re not sure,

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Loved reading this today!!! You took us with you on your run - Well done! 👏👏👏👏

Sounded spot on! And an increase in pace too! You are running with precision now lady!

And

You have run right into Week 8!!!

Michael is with you every step too

Brilliant! 🏃🏽‍♀️👏👏

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thank you, Jane! Michael is always there for us 😂

[Foxyblue]

Great write up 👍🏼 well done. On to week 8, enjoy 😊

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Foxyblue]

Thanks! I love to do my write-up as I’m having a coffee after my run 😘

[Needtoescapepo20 Graduate]

Great to read your posts 😊

Onwards to week 8 - see you there ! 🏃‍♀️👏👏🏃‍♀️

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Needtoescapepo20]

Thank you! Yes, indeed 😀

[Fifitrixiebell73 Graduate]

Well done, Jools!

Drama free, just how we like it!

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Fifitrixiebell73]

Thanks! Much less drama than the earlier runs, for sure 😂

[Fatfriend81 Graduate]

Sounds like you had a fantastic end to week 7, well done! I should have done this run this morning but didn't sleep well so hoping to do it tomorrow.

Good luck for week 8 😊🏃‍♀️👊

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Fatfriend81]

Thank you, yes it felt good! Best of luck with your run tomorrow! 👍

[PlymBorn]

Well done ... sounds like Run 3 was a dream ! Improved pace too.

Back in the groove it seems ... and seem slightly addicted to this running lark ...😀

Beatles eh ... a bit “softer” than your usual ?

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to PlymBorn]

Thanks! Improved pace yes, maybe slightly faster than a snail now 😀. Definitely addicted!

Yes, Beatles! Softer? Yes, maybe 😀. I like all types of music! It was pretty good to run to, although I didn’t get quite as lost in the music as I would with, say, Pink Floyd.