Streaking benefits ✔️

[ju-ju-]

I am currently on day 32 of my running streak and I am really LOVING it. Its boosted my performance, my va va voom and also taken away all the random faff of planning....

Gains so far:

Weekly mileage slowly going up ✔️

I have no structure- the rule is to do what I fancy depending on my mood and how my body feels ✔️

I am getting stronger. I did 7 miles on my trail both Sat and Sun ( pic taken at the top of the hill) and the hills felt Ok, I felt great. I woke this morning and decided to do a tempo 5k and loved that feeling of speed... ✔️

On 'rest' days ( or days I feel tired) I run the 1.5 miles slowly to the childminders to collect my daughter loaded up with drinks and sweets, then we walk back together through the fields chatting. Its brought us closer having that time together. ✔️

On Thursdays I run to the gym for my spinning class and run back. That usually really tires me out but it feels great to be able to ✔️

There are no real downsides for me yet...

I do however have a goal I am aiming for. I want to do the HM distance in under 2 hours. I will not be following a plan but I think I need one more session a week of interval type work. I do my 30,20,10 usually once but I need another session. My 5k time this morning was 27.26 and I want to take 1.5 minutes off that as that is the recommended time to get to my goal. What do you guys recommend, and what has worked for you?

Happy panthering

Juju

[ActonHighStreet]

I'm on the 21st day of a streak and so far I'm not sure whether it's actually doing me much good or whether I'm just enjoying getting to run more often.

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to ActonHighStreet]

yay...

[ActonHighStreet]

In terms of what works for me in terms of speeding up I'd say run at different paces during the week, including at least one interval workout and RACE whenever you can - use parkrun as a flat-out, competitive session.

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to ActonHighStreet]

good point, I havent been to parkrun for ages and its a great way to get that out of the system. My son wants to go back too as he is doing triathlon training so great idea!!!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Seriously, I am in awe Juju! I have been struggling with the muggy weather a bit I think, and then there you are, running every day and looking that glamorous too! All I can say is a big well done to you🙂.

[benwill Marathon]

thats amazing 32 days of running its great and really good to hear your getting faster and stronger. The only thing i have heard that is good for speed is hill repeats, run up the hill normally, then trot down to recover, second time run up a bit faster, then a recovery on the way down, and then run up again but this time the fastest you can, then cool down. As you get better at doing it you increase the length or steepness of the hill or the increase the amounts of times you go up and down.

on a side note its my 9th day of non running streak.

[AncientMum Half Marathon]

Blimey!! Well done

[Noaky12 Half Marathon]

Whoa JJ I'm in awe. You are quickly becoming our female Rignold with activities like that! Awsome.

Ps I can't actually offer any advice..... I wouldn't dare! 😆

[old_git Marathon]

That's fantastic JJ, don't think I could be that dedicated! Like AHS, I try to do parkruns every week, but don't always manage it 😯. I find belonging to a running club has helped me. I get lots of support and encouragement and there are groups of us going to different races all the time.

[KatieW Half Marathon]

Wowsers 32 days that's great and you're loving it!

[boptillyoudrop49]

You're certainly looking good on it! I'm impressed :). I keep seeing mention of your 30,20,10 on here. How does it work?

[Realfoodieclub Marathon]

That's fanatsic 32 days straight. I like the way your breaking them up, it dosent all have to be hard work. Love the photo.

[totalbeginner]

Excellent going juju. This has made me think about starting one....

[marco83 Marathon]

never done more than a week straight, but I have decided to give it a try. i am currently on my 16th day with 120 miles. I already know I am going to stop this on Saturday or Sunday as I am off to Italy on Holiday for 15 days, but it might resist... let's see where we can get

I like the feeling

[Hidden]

Jumped over to this old post in light of HoagyM 's recent post. Firstly, I must say don't you look fab!

I loved all the pros involved in the Run Streak idea and wonder if you still walk with your daughter?

It's certainly food for thought...

[Tbae Metric Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Sharron for digging this out.

Very helpful.💥🏃‍♀️💥👍

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Hidden]

awww thankyou. My daughter has now stoppoed going to the childminders and reading this made me feel rather nostalgic. I need to rekindle something with her now shes a 13 year old and only wants to be with her horse!!

[ju-ju- Marathon]

Blimey this is so old and I am impressed you found it in the HU bowels!!

[Tbae Metric Marathon]

Hi Julia,

Never had any doubts about your direction and the spirit of your initiative.

You have shown courage to pursue this and have built your own solid experience.

I think sometimes we do not need all the i’s dotted and t’s crossed all the time.

Just the vital concept/s without the trivial many which can be self discovered and appropriate to each individual.

As you have said on occassions DO IT.

Of course this means in a measured way and using the current guidance rules and best practise available information.

I am so pleased Sharron has found this and have little doubt of the extent of Healthunlocked’s bank of knowledge.

Great work by you Julia.💥🏃‍♀️🐆👑💥

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Tbae]

Thankyou for such kind words