First run for two weeks.

[Frank-ntj]

Parkrun today and my first run for two weeks due to a recurrence of my left Achillies problem. I used the Portsmouth lakeside run as it is a flat course and I planned a nice steady run, thankfully all seems ok with only slight discomfort at the start. Pleased with my time of 27:03 for the 3.1 miles at a pace of 8.46 per mile. Tomorrow I will start training for the Great South run in earnest following their training plan. I've got to admit I've been a right grumpy guts lately not going out, funny how things change so quickly, I'm sitting writing this post as bright as a button. Happy days, have a great weekend all! 😎

[aliboo70 Graduate10]

That's good news Frank!we like you feeling bright as a button!😊

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Ali, it was getting out today with no niggles.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

27:03 after a period of injury Frank? That is very impressive, and I am very jealous! Glad things are back on track today. Good luck with your GSR training 😀!

[aliboo70 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

GSR gang Sandra!!! 😊

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to aliboo70]

Ali, just replied to you below, I think🙂

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra, time to get my head down now.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Am putting my entry in when I get paid in about 10 days! My sister is also going to do it ( far better runner than me😮) which will be great support for me. I am excited and petrified in equal measures! Me? Run 10 miles? Ha ha ha!!😮 What am I thinking Ali? ...this is going to require a lot of positive self-talk on my part! (And a fair amount of physical effort!)🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻

[aliboo70 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

you'll be fine Sandra! i have 100% faith in you!!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to aliboo70]

😀!

[aliboo70 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

👍👍👍😅🏃🏃🏃

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Course you'll be fine ! You're doing the training, you can already do 10k easily and when have you not achieved anything in running that you really put your mind to?

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to JaySeeSkinny]

Thanks JaySeeSkinny! That is exactly how I need to see things...!

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

That's great news, you'll thoroughly enjoy it. It'll be C25K out in force!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Frank-ntj]

It will be fab, and nice to meet a few faces from here hopefully! 🙂

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

You can do it Sandra. I have complete confidence 🤗

[poppypug Graduate10]

Ah that's good news Frank , the Racing Snake is back !

These niggly injuries are a right pain in the wotsit aren't they ?

Looks like C25k will be out in full strength for Portsmouth , it will be lovely for you all to meet up again and with Sandraj39 as well - Fab !

Have a cuppa tea for me ( and a big slice of cake ! ) xxx

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to poppypug]

I've been a right misery guts, but the smiles back now! 😀 It will be great and I think I will do the extra cuppa justice! Hope your training going well for you, have a great weekend! xxx 😎

[poppypug Graduate10 in reply to Frank-ntj]

Yes the training is going really well thanks . I'm still enjoying it !

Have a great weekend Frank ! xxx

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

That's a fab time Frank! Go you! And I just can't imagine you as a grumpy guts. Did someone tell you that? 😊

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP, well maybe not too grumpy, more sulking really but the smiles back again! 😎

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10]

I was wondering where you were and hoping it wasn't a recurrence of your injury. Glad to hear it's getting better, take it easy and do your calf raises!

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thanks Sarah, slow but sure I think!

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10 in reply to Frank-ntj]

Mine is the right Achilles, we could always do a three-legged run...

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to Curlygurly2]

Ha ha, we'll probably end up going round in circles! 😎 How's your achillies these days?

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10 in reply to Frank-ntj]

It's fine, so far, touch wood! I've been working on my technique, smaller steps at a faster cadence, and concentrating on picking up my feet - seems to be working for me, with an unexpected increase in pace. It's hard on the stamina though...It's hot here, so I've been doing shorter distances, really missing a long run!

yes we'd go round in circles, you're a lot faster than me! xx

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to Curlygurly2]

I think I might give your technique a try, anything that can keep it in check will good. Good to hear your problem ok! Sounds like your weather is better than ours, it's very changeable here. 😎

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10 in reply to Frank-ntj]

The weather has been really nice, not too hot most of the time, just like the best English summer you can imagine, but for longer! Unfortunately the mornings have been hot and humid, a bit too hot for running far, but it's cooling down a bit now.

[AncientMum Graduate10]

Well done Frank, good to hear your Achilles is behaving now

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to AncientMum]

Thanks AM, just keeping my fingers crossed. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! 😎

[misswobble Graduate10]

Good to hear you're back out there! Makes us right grumps doesn't it when we can't run

Good luck with your training. Take it steady!

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Thanks missW, I was probably sulking but hey ho out and about again now with a smile! 😎