W1R2 happening tonight

[Unfit_Dad]

Weather looking kind for W1R2 tonight.. Tempted to up the pace a bit but will continue slow and steady for now..

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Do remember that an easy conversational pace equates to approximately 75% of your maximum heart rate, which is the perfect zone to build the solid aerobic base required to run faster and further, which is why it is the pace at which elite athletes spend up to 80% of their training time.

It is also the perfect pace for new runners to increase strength and stamina alongside resistance to impact and injury.

Go faster..........increase injury risk.

[Unfit_Dad]

Math was never my strong point but I get your message.. Thanks for the performance tip.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Unfit_Dad]

You don't need maths, you just need to be able to speak aloud, clear ungasping sentences as you run........if you cannot, you are going too fast.

[middleagedpunk]

I'm a few weeks ahead of you, an unfit grandad, and I'd suggest just keeping your pace where you feel comfortable. I've got to week 6 and I'm loving it - no pains, no breathlessness - just steady progress. Keep going and most importantly enjoy it.

[Unfit_Dad in reply to middleagedpunk]

Do you reckon I can reach as far as Week 6?

[Hidden in reply to Unfit_Dad]

Yup! 😉

[Hidden in reply to Unfit_Dad]

Yup again. Of course - slow and easy !

[Unfit_Dad in reply to Hidden]

Did It... Bring on R3

[Hidden in reply to Unfit_Dad]

👍

[middleagedpunk in reply to Unfit_Dad]

Absolutely. Just keep it steady.

[Unfit_Dad in reply to middleagedpunk]

Did It... Bring on R3

[Hidden]

Keep it slow and steady Eddie! 😉

[Unfit_Dad in reply to Hidden]

Stick to the program,eh?

[Unfit_Dad in reply to Hidden]

Did It... Bring on R3

[Rennur Graduate]

Do not disobey The Forum. We are watching you. But we can't watch you if you're on the Injury Couch.

[Unfit_Dad in reply to Rennur]

Sir, Yes Sir

[Rennur Graduate in reply to Unfit_Dad]

The Forum has eyes everywhere.

[Unfit_Dad in reply to Rennur]

I believe I did The Forum proud. Did Not Up The Pace.. Was fine walking back to the car and then all the way home.. Legs went a bit on the way up the stairs.. but I guess that is normal, right?

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

Do. Not. Up. The. Pace.

[Unfit_Dad in reply to John_W]

Did. Not. Up. The. Pace.

[Rennur Graduate in reply to Unfit_Dad]

I saw!