Wednesday, July 17, 2024

my first run streak

Running is putting it nicely. Most of my June run streak was walking miles. #streakingwiththecoolkids really gave me a feeling of community, daily check-ins with like-minded people. Fun inspiration. Motivation when I needed it or wanted to give up. I don't think I will continue streaking because I did feel injured and I think cross-training is important, such as cycling. I wouldn't say I got any new besties out of it, but I did pick up some new followers on Strava.


TO WHAT EXTENT HAVE YOU MET YOUR RUNCLUB GOALS?
My stated goals were to keep up with kiddo, slim down, and balance mood. I am getting faster. I am slimming down (but not really losing weight). This I have noticed and other people have noticed too. And my moods are all over the place. But my husband noticed and I noticed too that I seem to be smiling more. As I'm learning more about perimenopause and how it interacts with running, I have learned that having protein before the workout (like collagen in your coffee) and protein after the workout can prevent a cortisol release which can therefore prevent a testosterone release, which can therefore reduce a rage feeling. https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.nutritionist/

WHICH COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED YOUR PROGRESS? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Daily reach-outs (WhatsApp), Weekly emails, Recipes, In-person group runs, Client guide, Weekly running journal, Coach's YouTube videos, Coach's texts/emails, F4M on demand, F4M in-person classes, The finish line (CdM Scenic 5k). 

I used the WhatsApp every day to keep in touch with my runners. I didn't get as much out of the weekly email or recipes because they weren't new. Same for the client guide and running journal. I did print out a different running journal and I'm trying to use it. I'm trying to track individual reach-outs in the future so that I can make sure to document how the runners are doing. I did enjoy making a few new YouTube videos and I think I can do a few more before next session. I used the F4M on demand a few times during Session 2 and after, but I more often used a strength program from a book. I did a few in-person workouts for strength or cross-training.


WHAT ABOUT RUNCLUB+ SURPRISED YOU OR DID NOT MATCH YOUR EXPECTATIONS (WHETHER POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE)? YOU CAN SHARE YOUR GENERAL REFLECTIONS HERE.
It surprised me how much I missed the daily reach-outs after the session was over. It surprised me how much I was at the "back of the pack" for the actual race day when I had been pretty disciplined with my training cycle. I loved the day we shared photos of our family members and told how we got into running. I was shocked when Fit4Mom deleted me from the Trello but I figured out how to access the new content and there's even a Session 5 now.

MORE SPECIFICALLY, WHAT SUGGESTIONS DO YOU HAVE TO IMPROVE SESSION 3 (AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER)?
I am just looking forward to cooler weather. I'm getting more involved in other run clubs locally. I'm learning what makes our club unique: that we are women-specific, mom-specific and our routes are stroller-friendly. We encourage moms to bring their kiddos on the in-person runs. Most likely you won't be the only one bringing your child along. Also, some of the other run clubs build community by having the starting line at a coffee shop instead of a park so that they can hang-out afterwards and drink coffee and bond more. I think I had the idea that we would do a 1 hour thingy and then people would want to run home to their families. I didn't consider that they might want to stay longer and commune.

Week 1 Homework 

Apps

CdM course 

Fix a Flat 

Strava beacon pt 2

Streak Stories made into a Reel

 

Entry into BOB Gear 30 year anniversary contest "My ______ Legacy"

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