Getting better all the time!

[HexGirl]

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything! But rest assured I’ve still been running 3 times a week religiously! I’m finding I’m enjoying it more and more every day!

My main goal is always just to feel good during a run and other day I had my best run yet I know I’m positive about pretty much every run, but often when I get to between 3 and 4K I start slowing down and having to drag myself along for a few minutes. I always recover and pick up the pace again but I never look forward to that bit of the run! But the other day that didn’t happen! I ran very consistently and I felt good for the whole run! That’s not to say it was easy because no run is, but every minute was enjoyable! And the run I did after that one felt very similar! I feel like I’m in a really good place with my running right now and it’s awesome

I hope everybody else is feeling good too!

[CI578 Graduate]

Great to hear your still running and enjoying it too 😁

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to CI578]

Thank you!

[Rennur Graduate]

You've found your comfortable pace. Plus you are fitter.

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Rennur]

I definitely feel fitter!

[nowster Graduate]

Some runs are "in the zone" and feel great even though you're still having to put in effort. It's wonderful when that happens.

I don't think I've had the "runner's high" yet, but have felt a distinct glow at the end of a run that's given a feeling of contentment for the rest of the day (and that's not from me getting all hot and sweaty).

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to nowster]

I know exactly what you mean, I love that glow!

[Hidden]

Reduce that pace early on HexGirl

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I’ve been making a really conscious effort to do that these last couple of runs and I think that’s what’s made all the difference! Great advice

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

I’ve had runs like that HexGirl, you glance down and realise your legs are just carrying you along and as nowster says, you’re in the ‘zone’ it’s a great feeling. You’re a very consistent runner so all credit to you, well done👍🏃‍♀️

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

It really is a great thing thank you so much!

[Bridgetlikessinging Graduate]

This is really encouraging for those of us who get that same dip in the middle, or experience that sluggish toxic 5 or 10 minutes at the start - well done and keep at it!

[HexGirl Graduate in reply to Bridgetlikessinging]

I’m with you! I’ve often struggled with the toxic 10! But it’s very rarely a problem now! I think persistence and a steady pace is the key! Thank you