{"id":1818,"date":"2017-10-09T12:00:54","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T12:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womenrunningtheworld.com\/beginners\/?p=1818"},"modified":"2017-10-23T12:03:19","modified_gmt":"2017-10-23T12:03:19","slug":"2017-18-beginners-week-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womenrunningtheworld.com\/beginners\/2017\/10\/09\/2017-18-beginners-week-7\/","title":{"rendered":"2017-18 Beginners Week 7"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\">Hi everyone,<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">Dani and I had great fun in Russia but we missed you all. \u00a0It sounds like you all braved the short but intense rain storm for Thursday\u2019s run &#8211; bravo! \u00a0I have a friend who lives on St. John\u2019s Wood Terrace and she said she was impressed at the number of you out running given how hard it had been raining just before 8:15.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">This Week<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">As you know, this week we are going to Megan\u2019s house after the run to have some social time over coffee and pastries, hear a bit more about the race and hear from former beginners who have gone through the program. \u00a0I know some of you may not be able to stay and that\u2019s fine &#8211; just let us know if you have any questions. \u00a0Megan\u2019s address is 22 St. John\u2019s Wood Terrace &#8211; just down the street from Starbucks. \u00a0We should be getting there by 9:30.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">For the run this week, we are starting to increase our running increments, doing 4 and 5 minute segments.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">Also, we may have two new runners joining us this week &#8211; Kerry and Mary. \u00a0Please welcome them if you see them on Tuesday.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Running Next Week<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Next week is ASL\u2019s October break and many of the group may not be around for the Tuesday run.\u00a0 But not all of you are ASL and not all may be going away, so please reach out to each other to see who is available to run and when.\u00a0 If you are away, try to get one run in between this Thursday and next Thursday, even if it\u2019s just a few 4 or 5 minute intervals.\u00a0 Don\u2019t worry about keeping track of how many intervals \u2013 just get out there and run\/walk for about 35-40 minutes if you can.\u00a0 We want your legs to get used to running on a regular basis.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">For next Thursday (ASL parent teacher conferences), I only heard that a couple of you cannot do Thursday morning and we actually may have a bit of a coach availability issue as well so I think that we will run the session as usual on Thursday and those of you that cannot do it should get together on What\u2019sApp and make a date. \u00a0I will send you the route that we will do in next week\u2019s email so you can follow it.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Running Kit<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">I know there have been questions about recommended gear for running and where to buy it. \u00a0First, know that you don\u2019t need to run out to buy things unless you want to (always good to have a shopping excuse!). \u00a0My beginner year I bought super cheap stretchy cotton yoga pants at Sports Direct (for literally less than \u00a310 each) and a super cheap running belt (that I still use) and then bought things like shoes and running tights when I went back to the states at Christmas. \u00a0I was also not convinced I would last at this running thing beyond Christmas so was reluctant to buy running tights that I would never use again.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">The coaches recommend you consider the following gear to get you through the training season:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Rain jacket &#8211; as you saw on Thursday, it does rain here and it\u2019s not going to stop us. \u00a0You want one that is breathable if possible (although again, I got by for almost 3 years with a super cheap not-breathable lightweight waterproof shell). \u00a0They can be very expensive but I got one like this a few years ago and I like it:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsshoes.com\/product\/ron2044\/ronhill-vizion-storm-women's-running-jacket\/\">https:\/\/www.sportsshoes.com\/product\/ron2044\/ronhill-vizion-storm-women&#8217;s-running-jacket\/<\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">The colour on that one won\u2019t be for everyone (mine was black). \u00a0As a jacket, t<\/span><span class=\"\">he main drawback is the only pocket is at the chest.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">There is also this one that seems to be similar &#8211; maybe slightly lighter (it says it\u2019s 2.5 layer versus 3 layer, whatever that means)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsshoes.com\/product\/ron2026\/ronhill-women's-vizion-rainfall-jacket\/\">https:\/\/www.sportsshoes.com\/product\/ron2026\/ronhill-women&#8217;s-vizion-rainfall-jacket\/<\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Baseball cap &#8211; good for keeping light drizzle off your face, helping with sun, taming your hair; does not need to be an official running cap &#8211; just something you are comfortable in<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Thermal layer\/light fleece &#8211; I have two weights of fleece. \u00a0As we get into colder months, the heavier fleece is all I\u2019ve ever needed for a warm layer for running.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Running gloves &#8211; again, I have two weights of gloves for various temps. \u00a0You just want something form fitting that won\u2019t soak up sweat<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Ear warmer band and\/or warm hat &#8211; I have both of these because if it\u2019s really cold, I want a full hat but sometimes I just want ear protection. \u00a0Any wool or fleece hat that isn\u2019t floppy is fine.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Running belt &#8211; this is a totally personal purchase &#8211; as I said above I am still using the cheap one I bought as a beginner even though I have bought at least 4 others to try. \u00a0Ask others what they have and why they like it (or don\u2019t). \u00a0This is the current version of what I have:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Karrimor-Unisex-Audio-Belt-Black\/dp\/B00SJ14CYM\/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1507488494&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=karrimor+running+belt\">https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Karrimor-Unisex-Audio-Belt-Black\/dp\/B00SJ14CYM\/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1507488494&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=karrimor+running+belt<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">I like it because it has two pockets so I can keep my keys separate from my phone\/Oyster. \u00a0But some people won\u2019t like that the belt part is not stretchy.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Places to buy:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Runners Need (both in store and online) for clothes, gear and shoes (they do gait analysis)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Wiggle (online only) for gear<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Asics store on Oxford St for shoes (they do gait analysis)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">London Designer Outlets by Wembley (Asics, Nike, New Balance Adidas are all there) for better prices<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Sports Direct\/Lillywhites (not a great experience but can get cheap stuff there)<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi everyone, Dani and I had great fun in Russia but we missed you all. \u00a0It sounds like you all braved the short but intense rain storm for Thursday\u2019s run &#8211; 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