Consolidation Run 1 - Enjoyed that!!!

[Kish247]

Wow, this is long, apologies

Consolidation Run feels weird to type

After having what wasn't a very enjoyable graduation run on Tuesday, I always knew I was going to go out today but didn't decided on how long for until last night when I downloaded the Nike app (as I heard they have various runs for you to use) and deciding that I'll give the 4km run a go.

I'm pleased to say that this morning, in high winds, I've ran 4km in just under 39 minutes! This is the longest duration I've run compared to the 32 minutes I ran on graduation day.

I'm extremely happy with! The main reason is how I felt afterwards. The graduation run, I struggled to walk the 5 minutes home as my legs were knackered and I felt lightheaded but today, I felt so good afterwards!

I'm not sure what helped today as I changed a few things;

1) I rested for 2 days for the first time since the start of July

2) I went somewhere different for the first time since starting C25K! I always thought about changing it up during the programme but today really did help, especially as I got a little lost which took my mind off things. The walk home turned out to be 1km as well!

3) I wore shorts ha

4) It was the first time running on pavement/gravel so took it easier.

5) The 4km run I downloaded on the Nike App was great. I found the person motivational and there was no mention of duration when running, just distance. She gave me things to think about between each time she spoke and she always informed me at what distance she'll be back (rather than just telling me how long I've ran like the C25K app did, which made me feel like I was just clock watching all the time)

So yeah, I'm pretty happy with that and no way as tired as I was after the W3 runs!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

I love No. 3, good run for you today Kish247, your running is getting better with each run, a extra day off running makes all the difference for the runs as well as choosing a new route to run, just keep going and gradually your pace will quicken👍🏃🏾

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate]

Great result for you, it’s always a bonus when you enjoy it too.

[BradC Graduate]

Glad it went well! I find putting in the occasional extra rest day has helped me, sometimes because of the hot weather (though I’m sure I’m a lot older than you😊)

[annie09 Graduate]

Well done! That’s interesting about the Nike app. I have done 3 consolidation runs and have just been listening to radio which gives me an idea of how long I have been running. I feel the same about clock watching and from about 20 minutes I am thinking, how long to go? Maybe I should check this out too.

[Kish247 Graduate in reply to annie09]

Give it a go. There are a lot of runs which appear to be free to download and use within the app. I do think it stopped tracking my run as soon as i hit the 4km which I suppose doesn't matter which is why I posted a screenshot from another App I also had going. I'm a loser... 😅