RED January week 3 ☑️

[Tasha99]

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 😊

[PaulS83 Ultramarathon]

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…?

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to PaulS83]

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

[RunWillie Metric Marathon]

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

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

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

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

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]

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

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Elfe5]

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

[Elfe5 in reply to Tasha99]

Oooh no! Much sympathy. 🤗 xx

[AlMorr Half 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 ✔️🤞

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

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

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

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

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

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

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Tasha99]

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.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Go all those fast twitch fibres! Well done Tasha 👍

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

They’re in there somewhere! 💨

[skysue16 Half 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.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to skysue16]

Thank you 🤩

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half 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 Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

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

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

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!

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

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

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

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

[aliboo70 Half 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 Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Excellent work!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

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.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to linda9389]

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

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

😀😀😀

[Week7 Half 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 Marathon in reply to Week7]

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

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

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

[cheekychipmunks Half 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! 🥱

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

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 Marathon]

Awesome running Tasha99 💪💪