morning run

[SweatyHettie]

when the cats woke me up for food this morning there was a lovely sunrise so that inspired me to get my act together and get out. No wind so we headed beachward. All of the recent chat about the updated C25K must have been in my mind because en route I realised I was doing the iconic W5R3 run route in reverse. I decided to relive the experience just to see how it compared to the original,although as previously mentioned, the inconsiderate building work that means the route is closed unless you go via the pebbly beach😡 Usually I hit the pebbles early on the route but in reverse it’s towards the end - oof that was hard! But what was interesting to compare was how much more distance I covered in 20 mins since those days - although I don’t really do times / speed it was obvious how much I have progressed in terms of pace.

All in all a pleasing run and I extended the old W5R3 to 30 minutes.

My aim is to get out for three runs this week 😊

[Annieapple Graduate]

🍏Wow you & Ebony are really doing incredibly well! Almost like a recurring dream doing the run back to front 🤣A great plan to get do 3 runs .. will build up your fitness and consolidate your stamina & pace! 🙌🏃‍♀️🫶

[SweatyHettie Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thanks Annieapple I’m just hoping to get my fitness levels back up properly before I commit to the Bridge ! I’ve got as far as downloading it and I’ll have a proper look at it at the weekend as I think it will give me some structure. Hoping that improving weather, longer days and a less manic work schedule will enable me to get three runs in even if I have to do one in the evening 🤞🏼

[Annieapple Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

I too have to do one of my runs later in the day to fit in 3 . I much prefer an early morning run and only ever ran in the morning. I found it quite difficult at first but starting to enjoy this funny run as I call it 🤣

[SweatyHettie Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

We are creatures of habit! I have done the odd run in the evening ( and as you say it is an odd run!) so I know it can be done. Luckily Ebony doesn’t have a preference, any time is run time!

[Annieapple Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

I need Ebony!!!

[SweatyHettie Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Aw she would be so happy to join you!

I realise you only ever see her attached to a running harness - he she is in all her shagginess before her last haircut!

Black spaniel on a beach

[Annieapple Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I am definitely in love 🥰

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done to you ! Take it gently and move slow and steady to where you wish to be ! Without realizing it, you have moved forward... and isn't that a great feeling to see how far you have come.

It is odd isn't it, how just changing , having to divert, or reversing a route cam make such a difference, Id di that on Sunday and had a super run, because if it... although like you a tricky bit ( mud), early on in the run, did feel odd!

Huge well done to you... and when you feel the time is right, we and the Bridge will be waiting! x

[SweatyHettie Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss for your encouragement. Getting to 10k was never an ambition but just doing the structure I think will be helpful and I think I will enjoy mixing it up a bit in terms of distance pace etc. I’m a bit nervous of making the leap if I’m honest, I don’t know why 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

Think of it in the time not the distance... just think of it as a lovely, long, see where I get to run. When I repeated this last time, I just did the times and tweaked too if I felt the need..

I had only in distance, run 7K before I did the 10K race at Monsal... and I was perfectly happy with doing t , nevertheless.

For m, it is a mental thing as with you... and gosh, the mind can really give us negative vibes.

When you are ready just try losing the kilometers, and think time, out We will be here to support !

[SweatyHettie Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you ☺️

I love the Monsal trail, we used to go up there a lot for holidays when the kids were little. Done lots of walking there but no running - I’m envious of you!

[Gottamakechanges Graduate]

Looks lovely. I'd love a windfree run sometime soon!! As a recent graduate, it's great to hear how with consistency you can increase pace. I'd like to do that, even if just a little. Thank you 😊

[SweatyHettie Graduate in reply to Gottamakechanges]

I never set out to increase my pace but I guess as you run more regularly and fitness/ stamina increases so does the pace. I know that after graduation building up towards the 5K it took me 45mins. I’ve shaved a bit off that over the years - I’ll never do a 30min 5K but it it was never my sim anyway - I’d say a ball park average is about 37/38 mins these days.

You are so right consistently is everything- especially after graduation, just consolidating and enjoying your running so it becomes a habit 😊

Good luck!