Virtual WCP and LEJOG

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forest plodder Jan 2021 2:11pm, 19 Jan 2021 634 posts	0 forest plodder Lizzie, post card at 50 miles for LEJOG. I can see that people might join a free challenge and not do it, but odd to pay and then not even start
Elsie Too Jan 2021 2:18pm, 19 Jan 2021 3,588 posts	0 Elsie Too I agree - I find the idea of not finishing.... well I don't like it. I'm actually in a difficult position at the moment. I've got a dodgy back that is gradually getting better but if I'm going to start running again I need to be doing that very very gradually. Last week I did a run / walk with 5 reps of 40 second running. Then my thinking was 2 rest days - by which I thought, no running = rest. On those 2 days I did 3.5 miles walking each day. Then I did my next run, again 5 reps of 40 seconds. That was all too much and has set me back a few weeks. So if I want to get back to running then my rest days need to be a lot more restful than walking 3 miles. If I want to complete this challenge I need to average 2.5 miles per day. My current thinking is that I'll concentrate on this challenge and increasing my walking. But I know that when I get back to walking 3.5 miles with no pain I will want to start trying to run again. I'm really not sure what to do, but thinking of not completing this challenge does not sit well, but neither does not trying to get back to running. I'm just going to take it week by week for now. This week I'm just going to be walking, probably the same next week. Maybe I'll continue like that until I catch up with the mileage and maybe get a little ahead so that I can afford more rest days with no miles. Sorry - long brain dump.
Limegreenjelly Jan 2021 2:23pm, 19 Jan 2021 76 posts	0 Limegreenjelly It’s an awful predicament Elsie too. It must be terrible when walking is painful too. If you rest properly and heal would you be able to walk and run a little further in time, building back up slowly! Just take it one day at a time, don’t be worrying about the end just yet!
Sushi. Jan 2021 2:25pm, 19 Jan 2021 24,159 posts	0 Sushi. Sorry to hear that Elsie. My thoughts, for what they’re worth, is to rest as required and walk when possible, slowly building back up. Every step is a bit towards it and if you don’t rush your recovery there’s still a lot of yr to catch up in. I’ve just added today’s run and it takes me to 69.8m with 800.2 to go!! If only I’d checked my mileage before I went out lol
RRR-CAZ 🇬🇧 Jan 2021 2:26pm, 19 Jan 2021 4,329 posts	0 RRR-CAZ 🇬🇧 Just a thought Elsie does the cold make your back worse perhaps a little warmer weather may help my OH back is always worse in cold conditions.
jennywren Jan 2021 2:29pm, 19 Jan 2021 16,254 posts	0 jennywren If walking isn't too uncomfortable, a little bit of walking might help? I wouldn't worry about getting back to running, there's plenty of time for that. Sorry you're struggling though
♪♫ Synge ♪♫ Jan 2021 2:32pm, 19 Jan 2021 38,638 posts	0 ♪♫ Synge ♪♫ Sorry to hear this, Elsie. I would support the approach of flexing your rules and allowing yourself to log some walking. But of course, that's not the most important thing - do look after yourself!
Elsie Too Jan 2021 2:37pm, 19 Jan 2021 3,590 posts	0 Elsie Too Thanks guys for all the support. I am logging my walking and you are all right that there is time and I just need to not rush it - so hard to be patient though!
Welshpoppy Jan 2021 2:49pm, 19 Jan 2021 373 posts	0 Welshpoppy I agree don't rush walk when you can and rest when needed. Bad backs are horrid I suffer on occasion.
Sushi. Jan 2021 2:53pm, 19 Jan 2021 24,163 posts	0 Sushi. When mine flares up I find a stick on heat pad makes being on feet easier. Got me through a fair few working days.

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Wales Coast Path and LEJOG virtual challenges.

WCP is 870 miles in 12 months, starting 15th June 2020.
WCP 3 is 870 miles

LEJOG May is 874 miles in 6 months, starting 4th May 2020 - 4th November
LEJOG2 is 874 miles in 6 months, starting 1st June 2020 - 1st December
LEJOG3 is 874 miles in 12 months, starting 13 July 2020
LEJOG4 is 874 miles in 12 months starting 17th August 2020
LEJOG6 is 874 miles in 12 months starting 28th September 2020
LEJOG7 is 874 miles in 12 months started 26th October 2020
LEJOG9 is 874 miles in 12 months starting 1st January 2021
LEJOG10 is 874 miles in 12 months starting 1st January 2021
Route 66 is 2278 miles in 24 months starting 1st Jan 2021

WCP endtoend.run
Elsie too - 1942 - finished

Jennyh - 2192 - finished
Raemond - 2263
Sweetie - 2155 - finished
WA - 2293
Synge - 2316 - finished

WCP3
endtoend.run
Sushi - 34713 - finished
Welshpoppy - 41363 - finished
Sporty2010 - 10104 - finished

LEJOG May
Wabo

LEJOG2 script.google.com
GeordieGirl - 2257 - finished - 144 days
Salopianb - 1515 - finished
RRR-CAZ - 1128 - finished - 106 days
Shiva - 1252

LEJOG3
endtoend.run
Old Croc - 6535 - finished - 214 days
Badger - 6370 - finished - 159 days
Limegreenjelly - finished - 61 days

LEJOG4
endtoend.run
DoricQuine - 7652 - finished
Dobbers - 7992
Mrs Jigs - 7675 - finished

LEJOG6
endtoend.run
JogWalker -12441
Corrah - 14395 - finished

LEJOG7
endtoend.run
Treacle - 15802 - finished

LEJOG9
endtoend.run
The Belly Is Gaun Tae Get Ye - 30728 - finished
Jennywren - 28958 - finished

Pinkliverbird - 29409
Gymfreak -
forest plodder - finished
Naughty Nickers - 35373

LEJOG10
endtoend.run
BarefootEm - 39658
GimmeMedals - 39904
Lizzle - 40380
Jayfire - 42606 - finished - gold medal medal

SooWoo - 41207 - finished

Route 66
RRR-CAZ - 27035 - finished
jennyh - 39937
Jogwalker - 22165
Limegreenjelly - 21731 - finished
Sport2010 - 25374

Monthly mileage to keep on track:

LEJOG4
17th October - 145.6 miles
17th December - 291.2 miles
17th February - 436.8 miles
17th April- 582.4 miles
17th June - 728 miles
17th August - 874 miles

LEJOG6
28th November - 145.6 miles
28th January - 291.2 miles
28th March - 436.8 miles
28th May- 582.4 miles
28th July - 728 miles
28th September - 874 miles

LEJOG7
26th November: 73 miles
26th January: 219 miles
26th March: 365 miles
26th May: 511 miles
26th July: 657 miles
26th September: 803
25th October: 874

LEJOG9 and 10
28th Feb - 141 miles
30th April - 287 miles
30th June - 433 miles
31st Aug - 582 miles
31st Oct - 728 miles
31st Dec - 874 miles

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