I was going to do this 'run' yesterday but I woke with a 'thick' knee, thick is probably a little bit of an incorrect description, more like tight/stiff, it normally clears when I've been up and about a little bit.
Back to the purpose of this post, I headed downstairs, put the bin out and then went in and threw the running kit on.
Spotify loaded and playing, C25K app fired up and run selected, Garmin set on treadmill and ready to go and then Laura fires the starting pistol, so to speak and the 5 minute walk begins.
My aim on today's run was a simple one, complete the runs controlling my HR as much as possible while maintaining a slow and steady pace ( Oldfloss I knew I'd get it in the post somewhere )
I managed to complete the entire run with only hitting 13 seconds in Garmin HR zone 5.
I loved every second of the run.
I'm currently mixing C25K with a Keto diet and I can honestly say, it is way better than the last time when I did a low carb, high protein diet and C25K.
The keto diet isn't for everyone and I'd recommend anyone looking at it does their own research into it but it has fired up my love of cooking again and here's the best bit, I'm not shifting focus to deep dive into anything I'm doing (currently) and that's highly unusual for me.
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This is just fantastic. Hold on to that post run smile that I can almost see from here!
Running aiming for a lower heart rate is great, isn’t it! I’ve been trying the same-keeping my gentle runs gentler so I’ve got more energy for other sorts of runs I’m doing now I’ve been at it a while. It’s so chilled! I’ve found thinking of those runs as “time on feet” rather than “runs” helps too-I’m just out to spend some nice time jogging along building up my fitness without tiring myself out. Really glad it’s working for you too!
just a quick question…. Is running steady and slowish good for you? This is the long bit… I run on the treadmill and vary between the 3 types of programmes on the treadmill..calorie burn, endurance and training. I find I am not liking the training at all. I feel like stopping after half an hour. But on the steadier programmes I can run further. I was working on the basis of doing various types of running each time. I run at just under 10 minute miles. I feel today I am not getting anywhere and feel quite 💩for not completing the training programme, but I did continue my run for a further 45mins. Any help or advice appreciated.
Running slow and steady increases your performance in the long run and enables you to run faster believe it or not.
When I'm on the treadmill (when I'm doing the program) I'll run on a 1-2 degree incline and jog along at a sedate pace, 6kph (when I run outside I can't get down to that speed for some reason)
The objective is to complete the runs, don't worry about putting hills in there, etc, just set the treadmill going, set the incline level, and just take it slow and steady.
Don't use the programs just yet, you'll have plenty of time when you graduate to use those and increasing distance and/or speed.
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W2R1 - CORE blimey
Warm up/cool down for longer distances
Morning runners
I'm leaving the Garmin behind.
