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well done Vicky
save the riverside route for weekend runs!
I live in quite a small town so routes are very limited in the winter. I bought a headtorch so I can venture out of town a bit, but I go very early in the morning when the worry is more of being knocked over by a driver than being attacked by anyone, personal safety has to come first. Although I probably have a good chance of outrunning anyone....
Am gutted about my ankles though. They really hurt yet again and are still sore now. The group leader suggested I do strengthening exercises/stretches for them and, of course, hurry up and get some proper running shoes. I really hope the problem goes away because it will really hold me back otherwise. I was limping toward the end
vicky - glad the group run went well
shoes are really important, so you might find that once you have decent running shoes the ankle problem goes away, but there is an element of strengthening as well that will help
I am very slow compared to everyone else in the running club I have joined, but they don't mind and have been going out of their way to 'look after' me
Hey Vicky
Glad the group helped & sorted you with exercises to help!
I took a break from running a few months ago and have just started up again. The first couple of times my throat closed up & felt tight (as it does with unfit people - though I did pilates several times a week whilst on the break!) and I can't run even 1/4 what I could do before. Running/jogging takes practice - don't worry, you'll get to be able to run far if you give it time
Try to control your breathing too, I breathe in twice with a stride of each leg, then one long out breath with 2 strides.... hope that makes sense?! So step 1: in, step 2: in, step 3 + 4: out!
Rach
Hey Vicky, so impressed! Go with the new PB... seven minutes! I have started a new runners world training programme and gone for a beginners level one - why did I think it was a good idea to start on intermediate level! Feeling good so far and have entered a few more races so we shall see how that goes
I've just found the tribesport site. You can sign up through facebook and if you like to set yourself challenges its a pretty good way of doing it! I signed up yesterday and have signed up for loads of challenges as it is the only way I can motivate myself most of the time. Also, I have signed up for challenges in things I don't really like but know are good for me like abs work! We'll see how long it lasts.
The programmeis for 1/2M and is quite challenging (no walk/run at all and lots of long runs on Sundays that will be interesting) but the previous programme was too much mileage too soon and with this one I currently feel like I still have energy (so far!)
Glad the running club is working out for you, some work friends have been asking about running clubs so maybe I will finally make the leap! Have a great weekend!
I would say, definitely join a group. I didn't find it intimidating, just supportive. Our group has three ability groups so, even though I was slow, most of the others were of a similar level to me and they were all very friendly. In five weeks' time I will apparently be up to the intermediate standard (able to run about 5k) so can join the main runs on Thursdays and Fridays
wow, well done
Way to go! Awesome work! That's a complete transformation from where you were a few weeks ago!
Vicky - that is brilliant, well done
What would you say to the Vicky Jones of a month ago now
Love it Fido
