My first encounter with Jeff

[Frizzbomb67]

I’ve been avoiding the 12k run in the NRC HM app for weeks because of my limited time and the heat. Well today I had the time and the weather was cooler so I couldn’t avoid it any longer. However, I’ve had a really really busy week at work and was absolutely exhausted this morning 😩🥱, so inspired by SueAppleRun I thought I’d try Jeffing. After taking off my Apple Watch to apply sunscreen I forgot to put it back on again 🤦🏻‍♀️ so I couldn’t time the Jeffing intervals. I decided to run when Coach B was quiet and walk when he was talking, thinking he’s such a chatter box I’d get loads of rests. Well it turns out he only popped up about every mile and only spoke for about 30 seconds each time. I should have done it the other way round 😂. Anyway, the heat and my tiredness became too much and I stopped running / Jeffing altogether at 9.5k. 🥵🥵 Then I had a long 2.5k walk home 🥵.

It was not my best ever decision to run today but I wouldn’t have made 9.5k without Jeff 😘

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon]

Jeff is a great run buddy! I’ve got this run coming up on yen weekend and for some reason I’m dreading it. Don’t know why-I’ve had two lovely 10k runs. I’m really glad it’s not just me! Maybe I’ll borrow Jeff too…

The NRC long runs are sometimes lacking in a bit of commentary, especially if you take them at a slow pace like I usually do. More Coach B please!

Sounds like a run to be very pleased with ticking off even if it didn’t feel like the very one!

[Frizzbomb67 10 Miles in reply to MissUnderstanding]

The big red tick was very satisfying 😁

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Ha! Inspired by me??? I wouldn't be, but thank you 😁Sounds like a great run, I think I'd have gone back for my watch if it was me.

You should be very proud of yourself for keeping going, you covered the 12k and that's a long way in this warm weather.

I've just got back from a continuous slow run and no where near as far.

[Frizzbomb67 10 Miles in reply to SueAppleRun]

Definitely! I’ve been following your running / jeffing journey 😊

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Thank you. I tried to write about today's run but it won't post, I can comment though

[misswobble Marathon]

Whatever it takes to get through the run is fine. I love Jeff 😍

I did a NRC 8k tempo run yesterday. 2k warm up, an 8k tempo run followed by a 2k recovery. 8k my foot! 😄. Coach Bennett pants on fire 🙄. Good job I’d got plenty of time for the unexpected 4k. Note to self, read the small print 🙂

[Frizzbomb67 10 Miles in reply to misswobble]

That’s the same run / Jeff I did today. CB kept saying “increase your effort from a 55/100 to a 57/100” and I kept thinking “No way mate! I’m going the other way” 😂 I just got slower and slower till I stopped 😂

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Frizzbomb67]

ha ha 😄 I love running with CB - he’s ever the optimist 😁

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

This warm weather can be a killer can't it. Right now I can only envy your long run ... my leg thinks that's way too far and is very impressed with you 🥰