Hello everyone!Well done on Thursday getting through those 2 minute running intervals with apparent ease.\u00a0 We are so glad so many of you were able to run together on Tuesday.\u00a0 It\u2019s great to start to set that routine early on.
So for this Tuesday, as for last\u00a0week, repeat what we did this past Thursday based on the training plan we sent out last\u00a0week. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This one might be similar:\u00a0https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/GORWRICH-Waterproof-Adjustable-Sweatproof-waistpacks\/dp\/B07XNX296N\/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=befekt+gears+running+belt&qid=1631365333&sr=8-6<\/a>
Welcome to those of you just joining us. \u00a0I hope you can make the run this Tuesday. \u00a0Just look for the group at Barclays and introduce yourself. \u00a0This is a very friendly group and they will take care of you! \u00a0
What\u2019sApp Group<\/strong>If you\u2019re not yet on the What\u2019sApp group, here is the link to join: \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This\u00a0Week<\/strong>
This\u00a0week\u00a0we will be adding one 3 minute interval running interval to our two minute ones.\u00a0 It is absolutely essential we keep the pace very very slow so we don’t allow our heart rates to get too high, both for psychological reasons (so you don’t feel exhausted and worn out when you finish, and start hating it) and for physiological ones (as most of you haven’t run before, you need to give your bodies time to adjust to keep injuries at bay).\u00a0 Please let us know if anything is hurting.\u00a0 Most aches and pains can be quite easily addressed early on – it’s continuing to run on an injury that causes bigger problems. \u00a0We have a list of professionals (physios, osteopaths, etc.) that our runners use that we can share with you – just ask!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A note on the pace – I had said in an earlier email that you should be running at a pace where you can talk comfortably. \u00a0This is true, but that doesn\u2019t mean you need to be talking all the time. \u00a0It is perfectly fine to not be talking – I just want to make sure you CAN talk. \u00a0Otherwise, you are going too fast.
We will not be doing much street running just yet, but please make a point of being very careful at the few road crossings we do have – it is very easy to just follow the person in front of you out onto the road without checking for cars or bikes, so please be careful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, as a rule, we ask that you not wear headphones when you are with the group (unless you are using them for the timing intervals or a route). \u00a0The strength of the beginner program is the bonds that are formed as you run so we want everyone to be present and connected with your fellow runners. \u00a0Please feel free to talk to any of the coaches about this if you have a concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gear<\/strong>
I noted before that you don\u2019t need to go buy any gear yet. \u00a0However, a few of you may want to get a running belt so I\u2019d thought I\u2019d share my opinion. \u00a0First, a running belt choice is really individual. \u00a0I have purchased at least 5 over the years and I keep coming back to the cheap one I bought when I was a beginner. \u00a0Unfortunately, my same one is no longer available but this other one is fairly close to it (although it appears to be on backorder at the moment):https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Befekt-Gears-Waterproof-Sweat-proof-Adjustable\/dp\/B07Q9PZ3TN\/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=befekt+gears+running+belt&qid=1631365333&sr=8-5<\/a>
The reasons I like it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a belt that holds water bottles, this is the sort of thing I have\u00a0https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/
I can tell you, though, that every runner will have her favorite belt for various reasons so it often comes down to trying one and if it doesn\u2019t work, trying another. \u00a0Maybe ask the coaches this week which belts they like and why.
Also, if you go out to a store to check out running belts, it might be a good idea to also get a pair of running gloves. \u00a0It will start to be chilly in the morning and you will want something that doesn\u2019t soak up the sweat. \u00a0This is not a necessity certainly, but just wanted to put it out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SJWWC Meeting<\/strong>
Next, the first St. John\u2019s Wood Women\u2019s Club meeting is this Tuesday (14 Sept) at 9:30 am at St. Mark\u2019s Church, 114 Hamilton Terrace NW8 9UT. \u00a0If you are not already a part of this club, I encourage you to come to the meeting to see what it\u2019s all about. \u00a0It is a great way to do fun things in and around London with minimal effort and planning on your part! \u00a0It is completely acceptable to show up in your running gear so it could be fun for you all to do your run and head over together. \u00a0If you have any questions about it, feel free to send me an email. \u00a0You can also check them out at\u00a0www.sjwwc.org<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, if you are on this email list and have decided to not join our group, please let me know and we will take you off the distribution.\u00a0 Otherwise, it is certainly not too late to join us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See you on Thursday,
Your coaches<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"