Week 9 Run 1 - No Apps JUST RUN....

[Musej]

I cannot believe it has taken me until wednesday to do my first run this week. However, inspite of the heat I was determined to get it done. It's interesting to know that so many people are relying on apps to get them moving. Whatever happened to just putting on your shoes and just getting out there to do your run.

Well this morning I managed 5 minute warm up, two laps of the park and cool down. It was all done before 08:30 am this morning. Two more runs go this week, should I do the same route to build confidence or vary it a bit?

[Whydothis Graduate]

I am glad it's not just me! I know most people seem to get on well with the help of a virtual trainer and music, but I didn't want either. I already enjoyed my quiet morning walks, and running has just slotted in as part of that routine. I enjoy hearing birdsong and noticing how hedges and crops develop through the weeks, so I have used Runkeeper to tell me when to start and stop running and otherwise just enjoyed the peace.

Best wishes for your last 2 runs.

[nowster Graduate]

It's all up to you. You can validly do C25K with a stopwatch. After all, that's how it started. The app or podcast is just a convenience.

My plan for weeks 7 and onwards is to alternate between my earlier route and other possible routes. Monday's "I got lost" run was the first of these. Tomorrow I go back to my set route.