I actually drove to my old stomping ground tonight (where I used to live) for the first run of Week Five. There's fewer inclines and I felt like I needed flat roads this evening. I also had a strong black coffee beforehand (for warmth and a 'buzz').
Not sure if it was the caffeine, the lack of hills or whether my fitness is improving overall - probably a combination of all three - but those five minutes didn't seem too bad at all.
Next run Saturday !
Sounds like you know what to do to give your motivation a kick. All those hard runs make the ones where conditions are easier feel like a breeze😁 Well done you 😁
Thank you, they certainly do - I'd better return to the inclines quickly though, else I might wimp out and go back to flat every time !
Well done MB ... I imagine the lack of incline compared to your usual was a lovely boost. It's nice to get a change of location every now and then. I am going for familiarity tomorrow 😉 - I'll look you up on Strava give you some 👍👍 too
Cheers Richard. My legs and lungs certainly appreciated the flat roads last night. I've only used Strava for one run so far. My plan is to get through these 9 weeks then start improving my stats - so I'll probably use Strava more then 🏃♀️⏱️
Congratulations on running 15 (FIFTEEN) minutes!
Cheers John. I've just been looking at your slow-running videos and tips. I'm definitely a fan. Less risk of injury and strains with all the same health benefits of fast running I imagine.
Certainly health benefits, but fast running is a different ball game that has inherent risks that need to be mitigated - the classic 'walk before you can run' applies - a bit mangled in our case, but certainly true!
As ever, my tip for early-week C25Kers is to focus on the total amount of running time, not the length of any individual segment. So W5R1 is 15 minutes, but W5R2 is 16 ... only 1 minute more ... and you can see where this is heading... 😎
I like your tip thanks - 20 minutes doesn't seem so daunting now
.Good to hear!
It's absolutely a mental test, not a physical one, because the body has been readied for it with every outing done to that point. The mind however... The brain is pesky so and so!
Well done MB, it's good to get that run in the bag. Hopefully the next one goes just as well for you. 👍
Thank you - I've just read your W5R3 and it's reassured me for my next run, thank you
You're welcome - you've got this. 💪👍
I think you've got it - a combination of all three!!
What a terrific start to Week 5!
Keep us posted on the rest of this week...
Thanks very much - will do. Writing on here keeps me accountable !
Mental preparation for week five run three
Smashed week five!
A Reflection on Completing Week Five, Run Three
Week four run one done!
