Run Every Day January 2019 MIND

I'm wondering how to fit in a run today, but as my streak continues unbroken, I know I must. I had a running and Pilates combo yesterday too.

But had fallen for the 'it's the bluest day of the year' guff that was in the telly yesterday, because it did seem rather an effort (ie lacking in motivation to get out there, actual run was fine when I got going)

Managed a PB on a 5km today so must be doing something right

Thank you folks for the solid advice. I know you are right! It's a mental battle as much as anything isn't it!

So far no missed days for me. But then my minimum activity for a day is just 1k. On Friday I did my 1k at 23.40

Then today I managed my longest ever run. 10.87k. Preciously longest was 10K. My sodding watch paused mid run so while I knew I was over 10K I didn't know how long. If I'd known I'd have pushed myself the last few hundred meters.

Thurs 1k
Friday 1k
Sat 3.2k
Sun 1k
Today 10.8k

Fate those are impressive distances!

Hi all. Just broke through 150 miles with my 245km monthly total so far. Was aiming for 300km, now aiming for 200 miles which is around 321km I think. 10km per day should get me there with some spare.

The increased milage over the month has definitely improved my muscle mass. While my weight hasn't changed all that much from December, I'm consuming loads more calories per day without piling on weight. So I assume my muscle mass is increasing and my understanding is that this increases your metabolic rate even when at rest.

I'm not really running in order to be able to eat more, but it's a very nice bonus that I'm definitely enjoying!

First day missed yesterday - intended to go for a short run but ended up ferrying dc to various activities and then had huge Sunday roast . Really gutted but back on it today and planning 5/6km after work

Ran 5 k this morning then went to an hours Pilates class. Still got sore legs/glutes from Fridays work out and Sat long run.

Sore legs and a long day supporting my DD at her sporting event means it was quick yoga session this morning and there will be another later after sitting on my stiff legs for 9hrs today (driving & hard benches)

Good stuff all. 2 quick (for my post-baby body!) miles yesterday to blow the cobwebs away, and 9 much slower and very muddy miles today (didn’t plan to do 9 but fucking footpath was fucking closed at mile fucking 7 when I was ready for an egg sandwich and a brew, so had to do a detour which was of course uphill! Proud of myself now though and lunch tasted great!)

10 miles today. Slow and grumpy running but it’s done. Phew.

Day 19 and 20 done. Yesterday was grey and sleety. Today was very cold and very frosty. But very beautiful. Although it was such hard work I really did enjoy it.
Well done AuntieStella I’m aiming for 90 miles but now wonder if I can go higher.

I did a 10k event today - pleased with time on a hilly course.

My streak is still streaking (if that's the way to put it) and my total for the 19 days is 70 miles (target for January is 100)

10 miles on plan for today... having a CFS flare so I think today will be rest and tomorrow will be a new day!

ParkRun sandwich done to get my fastest 10m and ParkRun time this year now into the bath as legs are really stiffening up now!

20 minutes of circuits (mostly glutes/core stuff) for me today. Trying to get my bum to pull its weight as it is the flattest bottom ever and I think my quads do everything. Tips welcome!

No run for me today but I did make myself do 25mins of body weight strength exercises and I was puffing n tired at the end. It rained most of the day anyway, and I really need to get a long run in tomorrow if the rain clears early enough for me.

brassica don’t panic. I’d had over 2 years off for fertility treatment/pregnancy/birth-injury recovery and still feel like I’m far from my potential speed wise but also, fuck it! I love being out, and a slow run is better than no run.

If you are bothered about speed, the 2 things I’ve found worked for fast times pre baby were working on my core strength (my times got quicker and it took me a while to realise why, but it was shortly after I started doing regular core stuff as well), and being as thin as possible whilst still being strong (but again, I’d rather eat cake and have an extra 5 minutes on my 10k time: life is for joy!)

That’s great news Sandunes
Well done everyone for everything achieved - no matter how small.
Day 18 done. I’m hoping I’m now heading out of the midway slump.

BrassicaBabe I had 5/6 wks of no to very little running in the summer and it’s been slow build up again over a few months. My 5k in May was 29mins but I was back struggling to do 34-35mins in November, however doing what sandunes said has helped me. I’ve been building up again to a half and the longer slow runs, have definitely helped my 5k runs. I’ve been using ParkRun as my “fast” run as I normally run alone but when others are around me I’ll go faster, plus I’ve been doing some body weight strength building. Squats, planks etc which is also helping. I’d just take the pressure of the “times”, leave the watch at home and just go enjoy a run in whatever form and you may find your mojo slowly surprises you or just do something else Swim? Roller skating? Cycling and take a break from running?

Brassica I’ve found that the best way to increase my speed is to do 1 session of hills, 1 session of intervals (I use lampposts) and a longer run. Once I’d increased my distance, then my speed increased over shorter runs. My average 5km is around 27-28 mins but PB is 25.24, 10km average 58mins but have run 55, half marathon 2:06. Marathons are shockingly slow around the 5hr mark.

I don't think 1k on the tread at 23.40 is quite on the spirit of RED but there you go. That's day 17 for me.

PaulHollywood I think you've got enough on your plate without adding running guilt to the mix!

I've lost my "long run" mojo. In fact I've lost a lot of my running mojo overall. In the summer I managed sub 30 5k and 10K in the 1hour 5 region. Then in Oct I twanged my calf and had about 6 weeks off. I feel like I'm back to sodding square one. If anything I'm getting slower. My last successful 10K was 1hour 14. My 5k is in the 34 mins region. And in 2019 each time I've set off mentally planning a 10K I've spectacularly failed. Did a 4K jog/ walk on one and a slow slow 5k on another. I'm broken!! How do I get back on track?!

(Sat in the garage on the treadmill freezing isn't going to do it!)

Sorry, that's my self indulgent whinge.

Great news @SandunesAndRainclouds

Really glad I went out this morning and managed 8km which is my longest since last October

Thank you for the good wishes.

No need for apologies PaulHollywoodsSexGut I don’t do tea and sympathy, and I wouldn’t want DD’s diagnosis to change the normal stuff. I actually really appreciate the normal stuff, it reminds me that the chaos is temporary

If it’s in your back buckleten have you tried rolling a tennis ball up / down it on the wall. So stand with your back to a wall with a tennis ball sandwiched between you and the wall and roll your body weight on it by bending/stretching your legs to raise up/down your body. 😂Gosh that’s harder to explain than I though! Hopefully it made sense

sandunes that’s great news. Really chuffed for you.

Has everyone been blown away by Jasmine Paris’ spine race all day? In case you missed it and need do be filled with inspiration and awe...
www.ukclimbing.com/news/2019/01/jasmin_paris_wins_montane_spine_race-71824

What a woman!

I’m back to easy yoga as work is knackering and I’m not up for not enjoying my running, so will wait til I fancy it.

buckleten if it’s not getting worse you’re maybe ok to keep going, but I’d be pretty cautious if it still hurts.

I have been doing this too, and have managed 1-2 miles a day, mostly treadmill due to the weather/dark. However a few days ago Iseem to have pulled a muscle in my back to one side or hurt my sacroiliac joint, and I am unsure whether to try and carry on or if there are any specific stretches/exercises I can do to help? Does anyone have any advice? I have rested it for 3 days now but it seems no better and no worse!