Tonight was a completely spontaneous run, the best kind I find 😁 9pm came along and I still had energy to burn. I'd already realised earlier on in the week that taking advantage of the moment is the best time to do it - listen to your body and just go for it.
Tonight I also said goodbye to Sanjeev 😢😢
After deciding to ditch the music this week, I then opted to ditch the app aswell and actually it was heaven!
It's so peaceful running without constant chatter or music and running at night makes it even more so...honestly it was bliss 🥰
Now I'm not using music to set my pace I seem to be even more focused on my rhythm and my breathing and whilst I was a bit slower tonight, I felt a lot stronger and had a good finish.
I mentally stuck to a 1,2,3,4 rhythm in my head and before I knew it I was done! Boom!
Recovery was great and not one body ache or twinge.
Maybe I should be pushing more but I personally think there's plenty of time for that. I want my body in the habit of doing 30 mins 3 times per week, every week. 💪
This is the first week done and I'm happy so far.
How is everyone else getting on with consolidation runs? I'm still not at 5km yet but I'm feeling good still 😁
Well done! I did one this morning and it felt tough but I managed it. Not at the comfort stage yet and I gave myself two day’s rest instead of one. I’m still using the app but swapped Laura for Jo and still listening to music. For me the music takes my mind away from the pain a bit. I actually ran for 31 minutes today as the app always stalls a little so will try a 35 minute run at some point next week. I want to work up to an hour. I’m going to be using the Nike Running Club app but will still post in here.
Well done you too DL! I had a two day break between Mon and Thurs and it does help but I was good to go tonight so thought I'd crack on 😁
Definitely keep posting. X
Thanks Burkey. I think the extra day is necessary sometimes. I used to have the constant discussion with myself in the mornings during my treadmill days. As soon as I wake the first thing I gauge is how achy my legs are!
I like the idea of running at night but I just know I’ll never do it in London. Especially not on Hampstead Heath at night! I like to go out in the morning just as sunrise is starting.
Going to aim for three runs a week whenever possible. Haven’t managed anywhere near 5K yet. I’m coming in at exactly 4K for 30 minutes. I remember on the treadmill I would have to suddenly speed up during the last 5 minutes and sprint for much of that time. Definitely won’t be doing that outside. So I’ll have to gradually increase the pace in time but I don’t think I’m at that point yet. Was originally going to try and run 5K in 30 minutes before moving on but it’s becoming clear that ain’t happening, so I’ll just gradually increase time until I’m running for an hour. At my current pace that will mean an 8K run - but that’s all a way off yet!