All REDed out!!!

[Week7]

Well, thanks to the inspiration from Tasha99 that's it . RED January done. So pleased to have completed it.

I really have enjoyed the challenge and I am going to miss it but know I must reduce the frequency of my runs as the length of the runs in my HM plan increase. Over last 2 days I have start to get a few unusual twinges in my feet/ankles when running. So time for a rest day tomorrow and then back to focusing on my HM plan but I a much more positive frame of mind.Main features of RED for me:

● I discovered that a quick 15 minute run even after one of those days at work when I really don't want to move is not only possible but enjoyable-once I get going.

● My mileage was my highest since February 2021. I CAN still do this !

● I have discovered that MR Garmin likes the daily short runs according to VO2 max but coach Greg who lives alongside him in my watch prefers the long slow runs !

● It hurts when you fall over .

I STILL LOVE RUNNING 🏃‍♀️

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Congratulations on completing RED January Week7, you should be very proud of yourself, have a nice rest day tomorrow 1st February. 😊 🏃🏾

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you AlMorr . I Hooe you are keeping well! I have a meal out with colleagues after work tomorrow to celebrate the end of January so that ties in nicely with my rest day!

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

Thanks for asking Week7, I am keeping very well, this morning I was hoping I could run 8K in under a hour, I started running just as the sun rose at ten past eight, it was very windy but I ran in the woods where there was a lot of shelter from the trees, I managed to run that 8K in less than a hour, my time was 00:59:37.

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Perfect!!!

[GTFC Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

That's why you're the King 🤴

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

Thanks Dean, wasn't that a wonderful achievement that Natasha ran RED in January, congratulations to her. ✔️✔️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

That's fabulous!Huge congratulations on sticking with it AND on recognising all you've achieved 👏👏👏

[GTFC Marathon in reply to linda9389]

This 👏👏👏👏

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks- it has been so good for me!

[RunWillie Marathon]

Awesome - Well done Week7 😍

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Many thanks. A great way to warm up after work on a cold evening!

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Brilliant work! It was good to have you on the journey with me 😊

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks- I wouldn't have done it without the thought of your weekly updates to get me out of the door!!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

That is a great achievement Week7. A really good start to the year. I have a similar relationship with V02 max, which works on the basis that if it goes up, that’s brilliant; if it goes down…..I just ignore it 👍

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks. Right there with you on VO2 max-I walk a little taller on the days when my "age" is reduced!!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Oh well done! That must have made January go a bit quicker 🙂

Have a nice rest and enjoy the your training.

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks. Just been out for a lovely meal with work colleagues to celebrate the end of January - didn't tell them my about by own private celebration 😀

[GTFC Marathon]

Absolutely brilliant Week7 MASSIVE congratulations to you. Best wishes for your HM plan ⭐

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

Thank you, feels great to set a goal and achieve. Knowing that others have the same goal makes it so much easier.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Amazing, well done you, and a well deserved rest. Yes it does hurt when you fall over

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

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