Been a while! (Darn ice!)

[HexGirl]

Today was an exciting day! It had been a while since my last run due to the crazy weather! I wanted to run regardless but when I went out with my dog I found the snow was far too deep and where it wasn’t we were skidding all over the place on the ice so I decided it’d be best to wait to avoid injury! I kept my legs busy though! Did a long walk each day and cycled between 10-15K on my exercise bike each night so I didn’t go back to couch life! 😂I thought today’s run would be really hard given that it was the longest I’d gone without running. But I surprised myself! My legs were on autopilot more than ever before and my pace was probably the most consistent it has been so far so that felt good!

Couchphoenix recently recommended the Nike Run Club app to me I enjoyed the C25K podcasts as I really like having that voice in my ear to keep me updated on where I am in the run and offer me some motivation, but I was getting a bit bored of W9R3! The Nike Run Club app did not let me down! I got to listen to my own music while listening to a lovely upbeat chap named Coach Bennett giving me advice and things to think about. He’s a pretty cheesy dude but I love that! It’s exactly what I need to keep me positive and motivated it also maps your run and gives you a breakdown of your distance and speed etc at the end which is pretty cool! I’d definitely recommend it and thanks to Couchphoenix for recommending it to me!

Happy running everyone!

[Hidden]

It's great those free runs after graduation HexGirl and you've found a natural pace that suits you 🙂

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I’m really enjoying it!

[SkiMonday Graduate]

I’m with you on avoiding ice! Missing the odd week isn’t going to make any difference beyond a week or so, getting injured will. Good move keeping active in other ways!

Easing back for a week or so does lead to speeding up. That’s why training plans for races have an easy week leading up to the event (say’s he, who’s never run in a race)!

Enjoy your running!

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to SkiMonday]

That was my logic exactly!

No way! I didn’t know that you learn something new everyday thank you!

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

😁😁😁 Thanks for the mention HexGirl so glad to hear you’re enjoying the NRC app, Coach Bennett is a bit cheesy but he’s good company and makes the run much more enjoyable, Happy Running to you too 👍

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

No problem! It was great recommendation! he’s fab! I feel like he’s my friend you know? Super motivating! thank you!

[Couchphoenix Graduate in reply to HexGirl]

Yeah I know what you mean, I do like his enthusiasm, glad you like it. The Mo Farrah one is interesting, it’s more of an interview type one, it’s good though.

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Another one to check out!

[CI578 Graduate]

Really pleased your doing well 👍 I mite try that app when I finish c25k

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to CI578]

Thank you! it’s definitely worth a bash! There are loads of different runs to choose from as well so you’re bound to find one that suits you you’re so close to the end now! good luck!!

[CI578 Graduate in reply to HexGirl]

Thank you 😊