A little apprehensive about the back to back runs so at this stage of the plan head out Wednesday with the understanding that 100 mins isn’t a necessity. If you get it done, great. But don’t push yourself to the point you might get injured. If need be 80 mins or 90 mins is still great. I hope you have a safe journey to Sweden. We need to see some pics on Strava please ⛄❄ Keep up the great work Debbie

95 Points Target

Especially pleased with the long run. My back is playing up a bit, might be more related to travelling a sleeping in a different bed rather than running.

I know you do a lot of yoga, but do you have a daily stretching routine for the back? I’m sure we’ve discussed this in the past. But I know from experience, because if I don’t do my daily stretches 2 days in a row my back will be a problem. So happy to discuss again if need be. My routine takes 15-20 mins a day, but it’s worth the effort. Hope you’re having a nice time on your trip?

MONDAY

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Poorly granddaughter means I can’t get to gym or fitball. Rescheduled gym 🤞
Sorry to hear that. I really hope she is better soon.

TUESDAY

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24 Points
All good, legs a bit slow on the run possibly because I had done the gym earlier.
Well done Debbie. Yes combining the two together could be a result of the slower pace, but that’s ok. It’s good to run on tired legs form time to time and that’s ultimately what we have to do and the ned of races.

WEDNESDAY

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6pts | 60 Mins Yoga

6 POINTS

Flexibility is definitely very important to runners and yoga can help in that area!

I’m going to rethink this after Christmas as life gets in the way. As much as I like Sue’s yoga going to the leisure centre gives more options on times so might have to do that.

thursday

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Rest Day

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“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”

33pts | 110 Mins Run

33 POINTS

Keep it easy but also focus on good form. If you can increase your cadence without raising your heart rate, then give it a go.

30 Points
Good conditions and mostly flat but still pleased with how comfortable I felt. I was happy to stop but I reckon I could have kept going in a group as I finished strong.
How good is this, to feel that strong this early in the plan is really positive. Well done Debbie. Are you fuelling on these runs? I’m sure we’ve discussed this in the past but just wanted to check in.

FRIDAY

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I started but my back wasn’t up to it.
Oh no, really sorry to hear that. Could it have been the travel? Hopefully it gets better as things have been going well lately.

SATURDAY

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Rest Day

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“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”

SUNDAY

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18pts | 60 Mins Run

18 POINTS

Keep that RPE down. You want to be able to run and chat, speaking of which, joining a group can add to the enjoyment here.

Bit short of the hour but it doesn’t start getting light until 8:30 and I needed to get back asap.
Well done Debbie. I can’t make out if the Strava title highlights the beauty of the area of how grim it was? 😁