Trail and Tarmac

[Frank-ntj]

Tried a new route today, part trail, part Tarmac. The trail was very hilly, muddy and quite hard going as can be seen by my pace on GC or Strava. But I enjoyed the run and felt a sense of achievement after a good work out, hope my calves are ok tomorrow! 😊 happy running all.

[JoolieB1 Graduate10]

My preferred run is trail, across the fields, through the woods or even a gravelly track. However, work steals the daytime, so weekday runs are through town and on tarmac 😔! Really notice the difference to my legs when I take to the grass, can feel it in my feet, ankles and calves when I finish. I have been running now for a year and so I know my legs are hardier because running even on the hard paths, my legs recover well. A frosty morning run is great because I can go home clean!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

I love mud... so go you for going up a muddy hill! It sounds to have been challenging..but you did it and had a great run. !

Well done.. x

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Floss, I did enjoy it. Although I did have to walk through a slippery section, or I would have gone over! 😊 x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Frank-ntj]

🙂 we don't do too badly do we...we slightly more mature runners..(old in my case) 😃

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I think we do, do ok. C25k has given me a new lease of life, it was the perfect interest when I retired. Your only as old as you feel, I think your like me, a born again teenager! 😊 Mind you my wife tells me I'm in my second childhood...... ha ha

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well done Frank - all miles in the bank (?). Sounds suitably tough and impressive.☺

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you Sandra, it was a tough 4 miles but enjoyable! 😊

[davelinks Graduate10]

Sounds like you enjoyed it Frank, little bit of doms tomorrow? no problem.. I enjoy my Parkrun which is trail & grass with a nice big muddy hill, gives my pins a good workout..😊

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to davelinks]

It was fun Dave, and the mud do test out the old legs a bit! Enjoy your run tomorrow mate! 😊

[aliboo70 Graduate10]

Well done Frank! sounds like fun! Paul did a cross country run here but i still have blooming lurgy

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Ali, Paul's really got the bit between his teeth and flying along. Hope the lurgy clears up for you quickly. 😊

[aliboo70 Graduate10 in reply to Frank-ntj]

Thanks Frank xxx