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RED January week 3 ☑️

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This week I’ve managed 23.47 miles. The week has been a bit odd for 2 reasons:

1) I joined the gym and did some dreadmill runs. Weirdly I have enjoyed them and liked avoiding the sub zero temperatures we’ve had. (Those who have been doing The Spine are superhuman 🦸🏽‍♂️!) Running on a treadmill has encouraged me to mix up my running with intervals in order to make the time pass more, which is something I don’t really do on the road. I feel I’m getting those fast twitch fibres reactivated!

2) my legs haven’t felt tired at all 🤔

I’ve still got the 100 miles for the month in the back of my mind. Hope you’re all well 😊

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PaulS83 profile image
PaulS83Ultramarathon

Well done Tasha. I’ve learned speed work is a bit of a precarious topic round here, but if you can, then do! You’ll get serious returns in strength, fitness, running form, and resistance to injury. (For others reading, I can see how it feels like a tightrope walk though).

But speed work on the treadmill is next level. It’s almost stunt running. You’re dicing with death every time you go near one of them buttons.

Go for the 100 miles. The side achievements work wonders for motivation! And it’s a decent monthly bag too.

Are you sure you’re not going to be Marathon fit in May…?

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Tasha99Marathon in reply toPaulS83

Thank you so much! Things will me better when I lose more weight too 💪🏽 And, no, definitely not 🤣🤣🤣

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathon

Well done Tasha99 😍 100 miles will be awesome. I managed it last year every month but January. Keep going. x

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Tasha99Marathon in reply toRunWillie

That’s impressive! I’ve already done more miles in January than I did in any month from September 💪🏽

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathon in reply toTasha99

I’m running my first marathon in July so those miles gave me the confidence that I was ready to sign up. So happy your mojo has returned. You’re doing great 😍

Elfe5 profile image
Elfe5

Fantastic!😄 Great to hear how well you’re doing Tasha. Xx

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Tasha99Marathon in reply toElfe5

Thank you! Doing well in a running comeback maybe but definitely not at work 🥴😖☹️ I hope you’re well Xx

Elfe5 profile image
Elfe5 in reply toTasha99

Oooh no! Much sympathy. 🤗 xx

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrHalf Marathon

Congratulations on completing 23.47 miles this week, mainly on the treadmill in the gym, it's better running there than what I have been running outside in very cold weather, so happy to know that your legs havn't felt tired at all, I am sure you will be able to complete that 100 miles before the end of January, good luck ✔️🤞

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Tasha99Marathon in reply toAlMorr

Thank you Al! I ventured back outside at the weekend. Now it’s not so cold but it’s wet and windy!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Miles

Awesome 😎, well done for keeping this going. Treadmills lls have their place 😄 great you are on target for your 100 miles

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Tasha99Marathon in reply toSueAppleRun

Thank you! I agree - I do think they have their place. It’s a shame completely avoided them for 5 years 🤣

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SueAppleRun10 Miles in reply toTasha99

I had a super one in my bedroom and used it after work when I worked late, after Willow moved in I no longer used it and he fell over it a couple of times so we got rid of it, now I go on the one at the gym and as long as I have music I'm happy to spend a bit of time on one.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Go all those fast twitch fibres! Well done Tasha 👍

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Tasha99Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

They’re in there somewhere! 💨

skysue16 profile image
skysue16Half Marathon

Wonderful, very well done 👍 👏

Since I am on a big fat zero miles, you have done exactly 23.47 miles MORE than me 🤣. When I was doing Couch to 5k we lived in Scotland and I joined a small village gym for the same reason as you. Ice and snow are dangerous to run on! I quite liked the treadmill but only did short runs.

You are doing so well to keep up RED January.

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Tasha99Marathon in reply toskysue16

Thank you 🤩

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Yes, brilliant work Tasha!! I did zero miles last week, because of the weather; I couldn’t bring myself to hit the treadmill. Looks like I will get out tomorrow; it will be muddy, but no snow or ice. Great to see you back on song.🙂

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Marathon in reply toBeachcomber66

Thank you BC! I’m usually ok in the cold but last week was extreme! 🧊

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toTasha99

The trails were iced up here…on top of the cold. I would have braved it had it been just the cold weather…..but I avoid ice!

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Tasha99Marathon in reply toBeachcomber66

Every year I’m tempted by Yaktrax but never get any 🤔

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toTasha99

I have some, given to me by a Canadian friend. They remain unused!

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathon

Well done Tasha! That's brilliant progress to your 100 miles! 🏃‍♀️💪I've had a better week this week, 2 short runs, 1 longer one today (8miles with my Sunday group) and 4 walks ,yesterday's a very windy hike up to Tennyson Monument(see piccy!) ! So lots of variety!

I'm definitely feeling more motivated! 😁

Getting blown around yesterday in the West Wight!
Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Marathon in reply toaliboo70

Excellent work!

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Another great week! Speed runs are fun - they definitely liven things up. But on a treadmill? I'm not sure anything livens a treadmill up in my book - but whatever it takes! Hopefully it's getting better outdoors for you this coming week.

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Tasha99Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Thank you! I was quite surprised myself! TV with subtitles in front is helpful🤣

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toTasha99

😀😀😀

Week7 profile image
Week7Half Marathon

Another great week for you. Well done! Pleased to hear the treadmill worked out. Your mileage is amazing! I'm have been plodding along doing just 2km each day . I got fed up with the short runs so treated myself to a VERY slow 10k on Saturday. Bruised ribs felt no better or worse afterwards so I have switched my HM plan back on - (I might skip the speed runs for another week or two until ribs feels better.)

So pleased to be doing RED January. Without it I would not yet have tried running again since I fell assuming that it would make aggravate the rib aches.

The running makes it so much easier to deal with work, life etc. Now all I need is to get my diet back in line and shift the significant Christmas gains!!!

Happy running 🏃‍♀️ ☺️

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Marathon in reply toWeek7

You’re doing so well, especially since your fall. I have a lot more than Xmas gains to shed! Go us 💪🏽

Week7 profile image
Week7Half Marathon in reply toTasha99

Thanks, Looks like we can really do this doesn't it!!!!

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Really well done Tasha, great mileage. 👏

I’d take the treadmill any day over cold and/or windy, or really hot too for that matter. And I agree, it’s fun to mix it up and do intervals on them too. The gym I belong to has lot to watch though. I can’t imagine staring at a blank wall! 🥱

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Tasha99Marathon in reply tocheekychipmunks

Yes the treadmills are all in front of the subtitled TV. I don’t cope running in the heat so the gym could also be helpful for me in the summer 😊

Katnap profile image
KatnapMarathon

Awesome running Tasha99 💪💪

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