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My Updates
Week Four
Wednesday 27th May
Week Three
Wednesday 20th May
First 7K
Sunday 17th May Managed to keep jogging non-stop, on my first long run of the plan. Nerves, nd found it hard at the start but pushed through nd kept my mind focused. It would have been easier to stop or not do it but I’m chuffed I pushed through. Had a lovely message from fitness coach motivating me which was lovely. Next steps will be to mix up strength building, interval training with distance and pace. Apps are good.
Week Two - Overcoming Self Doubt
Tuesday 12th May“I am the greatest obstacle to my
greatest dreams.” Today anxiety and over thinking, including usual fatigue, pain and low mood saw me struggling with my self inside my thoughts today as to whether I can do this and whether someone like me can do this.
I feel like I’ve got a lot holding me back, I’m going through some of the hardest personal challenges currently and it would be very easy to give up, to fold, and to take the easy path. But I watch both my daughters, I see friends and colleagues going through so much and it resets, makes you feel humble for what you have got and a reminder they’ll always be stressed, life curve balls and challenges. How you work through them is key.
So I’ll take the small wins, remain patience and note that it’s ok if it doesn’t go to plan, if it’s not perfect, it’s a bad day because there will be better days to come. Just got to hold out and take each step as it comes. I’m glad I got my run done today small, but some personal bests logged and for a run I was almost not going to do I’m pleased I did. It’s shown me when you feel your worst or you’re up against it you can flip the bad or the negative into something good. Strength building this evening and then a early morning run before work tomorrow planned. To those supporting me thank you and my inspirations still remain my daughters who are great examples of resilience and keeping it real and fun too 😁🌈
Week One 3 K Runna App
Tuesday 5th May
Week One 3K goal Runna Plan
Tuesday 5th May Set off early today to trial my first outdoor run in the Runna Plan. Take away completed without stopping and got to see bright morning sun. Was on the cusp of not doing this today and taking the path of least resistance. However important set out my habits and build up resilience to achieve this goal, and ultimately success is on me, and me alone. Pleased that I’ve started and pleased that I have completed first one. Need to invest in better trainers and clothing and also ensure hydrate. 🤪 Share
The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.' — H. Jackson Brown,
Monday 4th May On good advice I’ve downloaded two apps Runna & NHS Couch to 5K. I use Strava currently, but wanted to prepare with a sound plan that builds and enables me to adapts to distance and endurance, pace and mindset. Realise too important to learn about nutrition, stretches and how to avoid injuries in process! Alarm set first goal outside run aiming for 3k before busy day at work. 🤪 Share
Training Session Goal 5k
Saturday 2nd May Today focused on building stamina and distance. Got to 5k non-stop but took just under an hour so lot more work to do. Incorporated strength exercises and weights, with interval cycle ride for half hour included. Want to build on distance non-stop and also start to do external runs to complement treadmill intervals and incline. You do pay for it after treble wise in pain but will be worth it and looking at better techniques for coping and working on pre post stretches.
