The Happy Wanderer - By Coz

The Happy Wanderer - By Coz Hi I'm Coz and this is a page for me to document all things walking and running. Hubby refers to me as 'The Happy Wanderer'

I don't class myself as a natural runner, but do my best and I love a good wander.

6.5km Easy Run..... Except I didn't set the session up properly, so didn't have the pace being monitored..... Seemed to ...
05/09/2026

6.5km Easy Run..... Except I didn't set the session up properly, so didn't have the pace being monitored..... Seemed to be able to keep to, albeit a bit quicker than it should have been, a reasonable pace. Plus I ran up Addington Road, beating my previous best by 11seconds!!

New shoes day today!! Back on track with my runs..... Still getting told to slow down by the runna lady 😂, but getting b...
01/09/2026

New shoes day today!! Back on track with my runs..... Still getting told to slow down by the runna lady 😂, but getting better at controlling my easy run sessions 😉

For the first couple of kms today I really thought I wasn't going to get through it.... Felt slow and out of breath. By ...
31/08/2026

For the first couple of kms today I really thought I wasn't going to get through it.... Felt slow and out of breath. By the time I got to the third Km, it was feeling easier..... Then the dreaded Stowe Ave and the long steady hill. 'Do not look to the top of the hill' I said to myself 'Engage the glutes, take it slow and steady. Just count to 60 twice, and you will be at the top'...... And it worked.... The last 1.5k was a breeze.... And home for a shower!! Proof that running is mind over matter.... Thank you runna for keeping me on track

Today was my first ever hill reps session. I wanted to pick a hill that I thought would challenge, but wasn't too diffic...
29/08/2026

Today was my first ever hill reps session. I wanted to pick a hill that I thought would challenge, but wasn't too difficult. Turns out since I last ran the hill I chose, my perception of hills has dramatically changed. It was far easier than expected... And the cool down run was far harder!! Lol 😂

Due to a very busy work week, today was my first run of the week.... I was being a bit hard on myself about it, until so...
28/08/2026

Due to a very busy work week, today was my first run of the week.... I was being a bit hard on myself about it, until someone reminded me whilst running, that I was out and doing it. Previously, I probably would have written off the whole week and possibly not even got back to it next week. Little wins come in different guises, it's not always the PBs but sometimes the small changes in behaviours 😉

So today and tomorrow marks 20years of being Mrs M (we were greedy and did a 2 day celebration). If it wasn't for Mr M, ...
25/08/2026

So today and tomorrow marks 20years of being Mrs M (we were greedy and did a 2 day celebration). If it wasn't for Mr M, I would never have started my running journey. I still remember the first time he took me out on C25K D1W1. I never thought I would ever get to 30mins running..... But I did ❤️.... And so the story began 😉

6.5k progressive run today.... Definitely feeling easier since the temperatures have come down a bit.
23/08/2026

6.5k progressive run today.... Definitely feeling easier since the temperatures have come down a bit.

So I have managed to keep up the running for over a year now...Definitely getting on better now I . A year ago, I got o...
22/08/2026

So I have managed to keep up the running for over a year now...
Definitely getting on better now I . A year ago, I got out of breath every time I ran. Now I understand, slowing down is the key. 5k is 5k, regardless how quick you go. Also, I can now conquer hills beating my 2021 record for Page Hill Ave this week by 4 secs!! The half marathon a couple of weeks ago was tough, but before the heat kicked in the first half was spot on. I did learn how important it is to read your body and the conditions on this one 🥵☀️ and decided it we better to finish safely rather than pushing for my target time 😊. Also, solo runs are great, but supporting a bestie to achieve and go beyond their goals is amazing and makes you feel so proud. ❤️ Seeing people you know taking up running who have seen your running story and watching them progress is fantastic!! Running is a very personal thing, and you have to find your own journey..... Nobody has the right to criticise your choice, whether it's walk/runs (jeffing), easy, slower paced runs, or you are chasing a PB, it's all beating those sat on the couch. Wearing a hydration vest for all your runs, using all the tech or just heading out no tech, no water and stopping when you've had enough.... It's all OK. Your running story is yours and yours alone, enjoy it
Thank you runna for keeping me on track!!

Due to work, I had to get up earlier to get my run done. Summer hols are a busy time me for me, and definitely flagging ...
20/08/2026

Due to work, I had to get up earlier to get my run done. Summer hols are a busy time me for me, and definitely flagging a bit as we head towards the end of August. Did I want to get out of bed? Nope.... Did I want to keep to my plan? Yep..... Was I glad I forced myself out? Yep.... Am I knackered after running, and then an intensive day.... Yep, but that's OK 😊

Very proud of Nikki today!! As the NT Bee run was cancelled, we decided to meet up anyway and do the Buckingham Park run...
16/08/2026

Very proud of Nikki today!! As the NT Bee run was cancelled, we decided to meet up anyway and do the Buckingham Park run route. Nikki, you smashed it running the whole distance. Well done lovely, super proud of you!!

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