Well, next week we'll be kicking off the Spring Free Speed Challenge 🤩
It's going to be a little different, because this time everyone will be running just 1 MILE, 1 KM, OR LESS!!! If you are unable to go outside at the moment, you can take part by doing 20 jumping jacks instead 🤩
★ Choose ONE DISTANCE ONLY to run each week OR jumping jacks
All you need to do to join is comment on this post. We will start next week, and you will post one run (or jumping jacks session) each week over 5 weeks. And do each one as quickly as you can! 🤩
EDIT: you don't have to do it every week - whenever you can fit it in!!
It’s far better than I had expected glad I didn’t push on any further. I’m climbing up the wall and need to get out there, did a brisk mile walk at work yesterday and it wasn’t too bad the only slight problem was it was in work boots so now have a bit if a shin splint. 🙄 Will have a go on Sunday see how it goes 🤞
Me too - thanks Abi 👍. I did 1k as my distance in November too, so I'll carry forward my 4'15" best time then as an initial target …….. not hopeful though
I thought, how am I going to do this as I record in miles...but I've found a nearby segment that's 1km so I'll use that. It's uphill but only 1.2%. I'm IN! 🏃♀️
Don't blame you. If it wasn't for the segment I could still have joined, it would just have meant some conversions on my pocket calculator or switching to metric once a week. Imagine the joy of being told I had already completed a mile, only to be crushed when I realised today was a km day!
There isn't an existing 1km segment near me, but it occurred to me today - maybe we could create a Strava segment of 1km anywhere we wanted? I might look at doing that rather than faffing with my watch or trying to calculate parts of a run. Will have a play before my run tomorrow and see 🤔
Ohhhhh, I don’t know. I’d like to say yes (otherwise I‘ll get FOMO), but I love my runs so much and don’t want to “ruin” them! I’ll get back to you this weekend! 🤦♀️😩😅
You know you want to be a greyhound for 1k cheekychipmunks . Do a nice slow km to warm up and then pretend you are doing the last km if Parkrun. I’ve seen you sprint remember. 😉
Thanks 😊 I tend to use miles, I guess I could switch it to km and back again for one run. As long as I remember to switch it back again it or I'll think I've gone all quick next time I'm out 😊
Are you on Strava? If so, look for a 1km segment near your house and it will do the recording for you. I was lucky enough to find one. If you can only find one a bit longer or shorter, do a simple calculation to pro rata up or down?
Speaking of new challenges, I downloaded a tailored, fitness plan from Nike Run Club app just now. I assume it’s running and various strength stuff inc yoga.
I’m doing Joe Wicks PE too, which was hilarious this morning. Joyous stuff It’s for all the family to do alone or together, with everyone around the world tuning in live to join in. I was laughing that much this morning I kept stopping 😃
Look at today’s. Do it ! It’s so funny He does so much work it’s awesome. All with his arm in plaster as he fell off his bike and had to have it wired up. He didn’t miss a session though 🙂. In fancy dress too 😁
I thought it was just racing plans but it’s not. I picked a “Get More Fit” plan. Fitter for running that is, bearing in mind it’s a running app You can choose a race plan though if you want I’ve done several of those
There was a third choice but I forgot what it was I can’t see the other options now that I’ve selected one
Whatever plan you choose, input correct data as the plan they give you is based on the answers you give 😃.
I run in miles... but for this I’m going to choose 1km. I think that will enable me to go back to two runs a week as I can easily tag a quick 1k to the end of a dog walk.
You don't have access to input data, so you're safe 😊
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