A tougher run but still fab!

[D25K]

W5r2 this morning. Think I had a bit of a super-toxic 5 today! I noticed I was watching the tarmac a few steps in front of me more than usual during the first run session, a sure sign I was finding it harder. So I slowed down, in case I was a little fast, and reminded myself to look at the world around me - cow parsley just starting to go over, Hawthorn (May) blossom looking awesome, verdant greed hedgerows, birds, clouds - that's a big reason why I love to get out ☺️ And I finished the run ok, in fact finished quite strong (perhaps helped by a very gradual downhill finish 😉), so onwards to r3..!

Bird of the day: Flock of sparrows

[sparky66 Graduate]

Well done on finishing 👏👏👏You have a brilliant strategy..distract the mind and focus on the beauty around you 🌸🌼🐦

It works for me every time 🙏

[D25K Graduate in reply to sparky66]

Thank you sparky! Yes that's what tempts me out, I just love it 😊🌿🌷🦋🐝🦉

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well done! Yes, take in all that nature had to offer, it's the best therapy 😁

[D25K Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

It truly is 😊🌿

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

There are so many things that can affect your running, but generally if a run is tough just slow down. This post explores it a bit more healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[D25K Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you! Yes, getting more used to slowing down if something's not quite right, even if I feel I can't go any slower! It has helped so far. Thanks for the article 👍🏼🤓