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| Photo by Kate of Cakes V Scales |
After sharing my plans and progress on social media, I am happy to report that several people joined me on #augustrunstreak. Being on holiday made it really easy to fit the runs into my schedule and also go a little bit further if the mood struck me. Returning to London and a full work week in the middle of a heatwave has made it hard to get out for much more than one mile to five kilometers a day. I was trying not to be competitive but in the last few days of the streak, I am worried that I haven’t got any faster. But I need to remember that my original intention was never to get faster but just to enjoy running again.
And I think I do. There is still a bit of pain when I run but a referral for further diagnostics should give me some clues. Mentally, I am ready to start really putting work into my Malawi preparation- both in terms of running and physical strength. Fifty three plus miles as of yesterday for the month is a not a bad place to start (see the Instagram post below for the final updates).
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| Photo by Katie by Cakes V Scales |
A few people were asking me if I would keep my streak going once August was over. I feel like that would put more pressure on me that what I had originally planned when I started. Instead, I am going to start a #septemberplankstreak. Every day in September, I am going to hold a plank for as long as I can. Maybe I will record the times, maybe not. Core strength is very important for running. And something I always slack on.
Care to join me for a September streak? Let me know in the comments below if you want to run, plank, or streak another way. If you prefer a variety, check out the Strava Escape Plan. All 32 of their sports count towards a five days per week challenge throughout September.
Do you have what it takes? Commit to 30 seconds a day or one hour a day. It is up to you and what you enjoy. See you at the finish!
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