Week 7 Run 3!

[HexGirl]

Today’s run went well! I found it slightly easier than the last two runs which is progress! It was still hard, but I didn’t feel like stopping like I have done in previous runs and I picked up the pace considerably for my last minute! Earlier in the week I decided that I should probably do an extra 25 min run before moving on, but after how well today went I’m just gonna carry on to week 8! I can always go back if it’s too hard, but I think I’ve got this 😁

I also have my first karate class tonight post Christmas! (Via zoom of course because of covid). I’ve noticed when I’ve been out walking my dogs etc that I’m feeling fitter which I’m sure is down to C25K. So it’ll be interesting to see how karate feels with my new found fitness! Of course the real test will be when I’m back in the dojo and I can train properly. Something to look forward to when restrictions are loosened!

[Hidden]

Pretty good shuffling HexGirl 👍 and a karate lesson cool, what grade?

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Why thank you! 3rd Kyu - I’m a brown belt 😁 I probably would have been going for shodan this year if it weren’t for covid 😭 but still, I’m certainly in no rush! It’ll give me time to up my fitness 💪

[Hidden in reply to HexGirl]

Impressive Very I used to many moonz ago used to go to shotokan karate, got as far as purple 2white but we had a 2nd dan in our dojo..... Very loose control 🤬 and I got a pretty good clack of him, apparently not intended 🙄 and it kinda put me off. Shame really as I liked it, and my flexibility that came with it was brilliant

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Hidden]

You got pretty far then!! That’s a real shame. As a 2nd dan he should have had far more control! Tbh kata is my favourite part of karate, I enjoy it far more than sparring! And you’re right it is great for flexibility! It’s a brilliant workout all round really!

[Hidden in reply to HexGirl]

Yep kata was very good 👍 we were linked to the red triangle dojo in bootle liverpool, the grading officers were eitherAndy Sherry

Or Frank Brennan

Both well worth a google👍👍

[CI578 Graduate]

Your doing great, soon be a graduate 👍👍

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to CI578]

Thank you 😁 I can’t believe how quick it’s going!

[Hidden in reply to CI578]

Only if she doesn't get a lift in an austin princess 🤭

[drun]

Remember your first one minute run and how you felt, and now you are running for 25 minutes you've noticed that you are getting fitter. Keep it steady at the beginning and you will find the run easier and you won't be tired at the end. Keep up the the good work let us know when you graduate.

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to drun]

It’s hard to believe how hard I found those one minute runs at the start! It’s been quite the journey! A steady pace is certainly the key thank you! I will!

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Well done HexGirl, you’ll definitely find a difference with your karate, as you’ll have a lot more stamina and fitness. You’ll do fine on week 8 👍💪🏻🏃‍♀️

I reached purple belt many years ago, I was a member of the Welsh Contact Karate Association 🥋

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thank you! I really do feel like it’s already helping 😁 impressive! Purple is a great belt!

[NusiaFab Graduate]

Great job! See you in W8!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to NusiaFab]

Thanks! Yes! See you there! 😁🏃‍♀️

[Jaxstr]

I'm at the same stage and am certainly noticing I'm walking the dog faster. Not sure if she's impressed!

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Jaxstr]

Hahaha, I’m sure she won’t mind the doggy workout! 😂

[Zip54 Graduate]

Well done, its great to look back at how far we've come from that first run isn't it. It's definitely a journey of self improvement. You're almost there, enjoy week 8.

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Zip54]

Thank you! It’s been an amazing journey! 😊