Getting my mojo back

[oldbanger]

So I have completed week one of couch to 5k and today went back to tackle the hill I didn't manage last weekend with the kids. Just that first hill. Sure we did it in 3 hours not 1.5 but the dog's nearly 15 and one of the girls usually doesn't leave her bedroom at all. Now I can go back with the guys from work knowing I have done it.

[AndStilliRise]

oldbanger said:

So I have completed week one of couch to 5k and today went back to tackle the hill I didn't manage last weekend with the kids. Just that first hill. Sure we did it in 3 hours not 1.5 but the dog's nearly 15 and one of the girls usually doesn't leave her bedroom at all. Now I can go back with the guys from work knowing I have done it.

Good man, well done.

[oldbanger]

I am now into week 7 of couch 2 5k and really quite enjoying it (it's taken me 8 weeks to get there as I missed a couple of sessions due to an ankle injury done by walking 15 miles in boots which hadn't been properly broken in).

What I've found quite interesting was that for quite a while, running actually boosted my energy rather than knocking me out. Swimming and walking both make me sleepy. So I have managed to do quite a bit of study.

I'm flagging a bit at the moment, but that's hopefully a temporary blip. Who'd have thought running would have been such a motivator?

[smn159]

oldbanger said:

I am now into week 7 of couch 2 5k and really quite enjoying it (it's taken me 8 weeks to get there as I missed a couple of sessions due to an ankle injury done by walking 15 miles in boots which hadn't been properly broken in).

What I've found quite interesting was that for quite a while, running actually boosted my energy rather than knocking me out. Swimming and walking both make me sleepy. So I have managed to do quite a bit of study.

I'm flagging a bit at the moment, but that's hopefully a temporary blip. Who'd have thought running would have been such a motivator?

Well done - it does become addictive!

Did a slow 12k in the early morning mist today and really enjoyed it

[FlyingMeeces]

Nice one. Did you get your coursework done? (OU student here, you too?)

[oldbanger]

FlyingMeeces said:

Nice one. Did you get your coursework done? (OU student here, you too?)

Thanks. I am still way behind my walking training buddies, but I will keep at it.

I am on my last assignment now, which needs to be complete within 4 weeks. It's a level 5 diploma with the Chartered Management Institute.

What are you studying?

[mondeoman]

Hang in there

[oldbanger]

mondeoman said:

Hang in there

Thanks. I have signed up for pits at the Silverstone Classic as a bit of a treat after this is all done.

[FlyingMeeces]

oldbanger said:

Thanks. I am still way behind my walking training buddies, but I will keep at it.

I am on my last assignment now, which needs to be complete within 4 weeks. It's a level 5 diploma with the Chartered Management Institute.

What are you studying?

Natural sciences - biology mostly, bits of other stuff because the university has a laudable in theory, infuriating in practice policy that you don't get a degree in any one Natural Science without a reasonable grounding in the whole lot.

I'm basically doing what I should have done at 18 and was far too much of a cocky idiot to even consider at the time. 13 years later post health stuff, bereavement, it feels like I'm finally putting some shape into my life.

[oldbanger]

FlyingMeeces said:

Natural sciences - biology mostly, bits of other stuff because the university has a laudable in theory, infuriating in practice policy that you don't get a degree in any one Natural Science without a reasonable grounding in the whole lot.

I'm basically doing what I should have done at 18 and was far too much of a cocky idiot to even consider at the time. 13 years later post health stuff, bereavement, it feels like I'm finally putting some shape into my life.

It's never too late to study. Welcome to the party. Sometimes life gets in the way and I know you've had a whole ton of stuff to deal with over the years.

I'd actually agree with needing a bit of everything when it comes to the sciences to be honest. I am a "natural sciences" graduate too (ecology), and it all makes much more sense with a good grounding in chemistry and physics. Actually my uni insisted that all first year bio students had to pass maths (mainly calculus) in the first year, and all science undergrads had to take a humanities module in the 2nd year, though I sorta cheated by picking sociology of science.

[oldbanger]

Somehow home, work and study have all got manic (poor planning on my part), just when I have 2 weeks before I do Y3P. I am still running - I got to week 9 and plan to keep at it 2 or 3 times a week.

I have no idea if I'll complete Y3P, but I am going to start it at least. Just a couple of weeks and hopefully then I'll be able to drop a gear. Argh.

[oldbanger]

I had to take a week's break from running due to an ankle injury. Just started back today.

I am due to do Y3P in less than a week. I have an Achilles tendon injury which I have been nursing for a quite a few weeks - it seems to flare up after every long walk.

I can reliably walk 10-15 miles, with 1000m ascent, but I have no idea if I'll be able to complete 25 miles with 1500m ascent. I am not sure my ankle will last, to be honest. I am experimenting with an ankle brace in case that assists.

My plan for the moment is to attempt it anyway, knowing that the first good drop-out point occurs about 12 miles in. Wish me luck!

[Piginapoke]

Good luck!

What is Y3P; walking not running I guess for 25m?

Glad you are keeping at it- good job

[oldbanger]

Piginapoke said:

Good luck!

What is Y3P; walking not running I guess for 25m?

Glad you are keeping at it- good job

Thanks, I've been quite shocked that I've kept it up to be honest

And it's the Yorkshire three peaks challenge - https://www.threepeakschallenge.uk/yorkshire-three...
There's a team of 50 of us doing it from work - mostly gym bunnies and crossfit fanatics ... then there's me lol

[bobski1]

Thinking of becoming a marshal & won't be too far from Silverstone, any times on getting in?

[oldbanger]

bobski1 said:

Thinking of becoming a marshal & won't be too far from Silverstone, any times on getting in?

This is my first time for Silverstone, but sign up will be closing soon for the Classic if you want camping. Sign on is at 7:15 am each morning. I can post up details for the Marshall coordinator if you need them

[oldbanger]

I went to The Yorkshire Dales with the gang from work to complete the 3 peaks this weekend. Unfortunately yesterday, my ankle went again, a mile up Pen-y-Ghent. I got as far as the Ribbledon Viaduct, about 10 miles later, and slightly less than half way, but realised I ought to stop at the checkpoint instead of carrying on up Whernside.

I am hobbling around today, wondering if I ought to have pushed on but I think I probably did the best thing really. I will have other opportunities I am sure. So after 4 hours on the road, I was back home, getting everyone's lunch and doing the family laundry - nothing like coming back to earth with a bump lol

I will need to take myself along to docs/physio just to be on the safe side, let the ankle heal and then I plan to get back to running etc.

I have nearly finished my final college assignment - I need to get it submitted this week. I may also be up for promotion at work, though it's all a bit vague at the moment - the plan is for me to set up a new team, if it gets the go-ahead.

Edited to add, whilst I don't regret making an attempt at this challenge, there's been a fair bit of fall out. My youngest has been really challenging today, and was in the run up to the trip - screaming fits, breaking stuff etc. Partly it's hormones (she's 10, hitting puberty and is somewhere on the autistic spectrum, though we're waiting for a full diagnosis) but also I do know it's because I don't give 100% of my time over to the kids. I can't - firstly I work full time but also because I want to get involved in all this kind of extra stuff - to be frank my hair brained schemes are the only things which keep me sane.

Edited by oldbanger on Sunday 25th June 20:52

[DuncanM]

oldbanger said:

I went to The Yorkshire Dales with the gang from work to complete the 3 peaks this weekend. Unfortunately yesterday, my ankle went again, a mile up Pen-y-Ghent. I got as far as the Ribbledon Viaduct, about 10 miles later, and slightly less than half way, but realised I ought to stop at the checkpoint instead of carrying on up Whernside.

I am hobbling around today, wondering if I ought to have pushed on but I think I probably did the best thing really. I will have other opportunities I am sure. So after 4 hours on the road, I was back home, getting everyone's lunch and doing the family laundry - nothing like coming back to earth with a bump lol

I will need to take myself along to docs/physio just to be on the safe side, let the ankle heal and then I plan to get back to running etc.

I have nearly finished my final college assignment - I need to get it submitted this week. I may also be up for promotion at work, though it's all a bit vague at the moment - the plan is for me to set up a new team, if it gets the go-ahead.

Edited to add, whilst I don't regret making an attempt at this challenge, there's been a fair bit of fall out. My youngest has been really challenging today, and was in the run up to the trip - screaming fits, breaking stuff etc. Partly it's hormones (she's 10, hitting puberty and is somewhere on the autistic spectrum, though we're waiting for a full diagnosis) but also I do know it's because I don't give 100% of my time over to the kids. I can't - firstly I work full time but also because I want to get involved in all this kind of extra stuff - to be frank my hair brained schemes are the only things which keep me sane.

Edited by oldbanger on Sunday 25th June 20:52

Well done for even attempting the walk with the injury

From reading your posts, you come across as a real superhero (doing everything!), I'm sure a lot of people can relate to the hair brained scheme/sanity thing, I know I certainly do

[oldbanger]

DuncanM said:

Well done for even attempting the walk with the injury

From reading your posts, you come across as a real superhero (doing everything!), I'm sure a lot of people can relate to the hair brained scheme/sanity thing, I know I certainly do

Thanks, I am not sure anyone would call me a superhero - I think many people who know me find me a bit much to be honest! It's good to know I am not alone with needing some kind of stupid stunts going on.

It's tendonitis apparently, which should clear up in a few weeks, given rest etc.

[AndStilliRise]

oldbanger said:

DuncanM said:

Well done for even attempting the walk with the injury

From reading your posts, you come across as a real superhero (doing everything!), I'm sure a lot of people can relate to the hair brained scheme/sanity thing, I know I certainly do

Thanks, I am not sure anyone would call me a superhero - I think many people who know me find me a bit much to be honest! It's good to know I am not alone with needing some kind of stupid stunts going on.

It's tendonitis apparently, which should clear up in a few weeks, given rest etc.

Well that is good. Why not book a marathon and use your current fitness to full effect? I know lots of people who walk out a marathon distance.

https://www.100marathonclub.org.uk/events/

PS: I am not joking.