Consolidation Run 2

[LauraRuns]

My new long sleeved running tops arrived in the post yesterday which was perfect timing for my next consolidation run today. 🏃🏼‍♀️

Sadly there’s not many picturesque areas for running near me (without having to drive anyway) so despite it being a lovely autumn day here - I don’t have any pretty photos, so I’ve included a screenshot of my stats instead.

Today’s run was okay although I did start to tire a bit in the last 10 minutes, I think this is largely down to my route as anywhere I run involves running up some form of hill or incline which means I enviably speed up on the declines and then don’t reduce my pace enough once back on the flat - might try and come up with a slightly different route for my next run!

It was just me, Spotify and the Runkeeper app today and I set it to give me updates every 10 minutes which worked well, I’d recommend it to any new graduates who are looking to move away from the C25K app but still want some reminder of time every now and then. ☺️ Anyway consolidation run 2 completed 🎉

Happy running all!! 😁

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

Well done Laura another great run. I too have already deleted c2k5 app and just using Spotify and strava (time/distance reminders are optional, I've turned them off for now). Your extra close to that 5k mark too, find a less uphilly run and you may get that next time! 💪🏻

[LauraRuns Graduate in reply to Jericho2332]

Thank you! 😊 it’s quite annoying because it’s basically impossible to avoid inclines near where I live, I may have to drive to a nearby lake at some point that has a flat path all the way around it which would be perfect!

[Bambi2020 Graduate]

That was a good distance done again- well done. I plan my routes so there’s not a hint of an incline- I’m not fit enough for those yet!

[LauraRuns Graduate in reply to Bambi2020]

Thanks Bambi! ☺️ It’s hard to avoid inclines round here but will hopefully find a flatter route after lockdown and it’s more acceptable to travel to other locations 🏃🏼‍♀️

[Bambi2020 Graduate in reply to LauraRuns]

I might move to Holland where it’s really flat everywhere 😁

[StoneDragon Graduate]

Well done LR, looks like a pretty successful run and a great distance too. That was a better distance than my run 👏👍🦌

I’m a bit nervous about leaving Jo and the C25K app behind but I need to cut the apron strings at some point 😂

[LauraRuns Graduate in reply to StoneDragon]

Thank you! 😊 Although it was one of my best runs in terms of distance it wasn’t the most comfortable run, so slow and steady is still my preference I think!!

Stick with the app for the first run or two if you fancy it, I had tech issues when I ‘reran’ the week 9 runs though so just went for it alone today 😂

[GailXrunning Graduate]

It’s both inspiring and reassuring to see your progress, even if it wasn’t the perfect session. I think I’m learning to handle the mental ups and downs, but am still to confront the physical ones! 😊

I’m still trying to figure out how anyone takes photos while running. 📸 📱 I can imagine how that’d turn out if I tried. 😭 😂

[LittleMissie]

Well done LauraRuns. You should be proud of your achievement and so close to 5k 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

[LauraRuns Graduate in reply to LittleMissie]

Thanks LittleMissie, hope you’re still acing your runs too!! 🏃🏼‍♀️🙌🏼

[LittleMissie in reply to LauraRuns]

I’m still running albeit slow and not yet hitting 4k never mind close to 5k 🏃🏼‍♀️

[LauraRuns Graduate in reply to LittleMissie]

Slow and steady wins the race!! Pace will improve over time don’t worry ☺️

[Runforurlife Graduate]

Great run, Laura 😊You are getting so close to the magic 5km! And with those hills, too you'll be getting stronger all the time. I hadn't even thought about what I will do now for guidance on my consolidation runs now C25K is done 🤔I will have to look into RunKeeper! Though, like StoneDragon, I'm feeling a bit bereft already at the thought of no Jo!! How are you finding it with just music and the odd reminder of where you are on a run via RunKeeper?

[LauraRuns Graduate in reply to Runforurlife]

Thanks! Hopefully I will reach the 5k in 30 minutes at some point 🙌🏼

I think Strava and NRC do similar things to Runkeeper so maybe check them all out and go with whichever one you prefer ☺️ I know a lot of people on here also choose to run without any apps so the options are endless 😂 will be interested to see what you opt for!

I actually found it fine with just my music and the reminders, I like having the tracking app reminders as it stops me looking at the clock all the time! You can choose how frequently you want updates too.