A heavy legged hilly one...!๐Ÿ˜ฎ: I was late... - Bridge to 10K

Bridge to 10K

16,525 membersโ€ข26,586 posts

A heavy legged hilly one...!๐Ÿ˜ฎ

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate10
โ€ข9 Replies

I was late getting home from work today, but changed straight away and headed off out for a 6k trail run. The sun, low in the sky, was welcome after a day of rain and the grass wet and sodden underfoot as I ran across the local recreation fields and on to our local Parkrun course. The track, a grassy trail, winds its way around the edge of some fields and up over a hill past the local nursing home. The views of the surrounding countryside from up here are beautiful - the journey up there - a bit of a slog! Felt as though I plodded up at a snails pace today - just one of those days where the legs felt heavy! ๐Ÿ˜• Never mind, I carried on steadily, enjoying the luxury of the downhill section on the other side which restored my energy a little! Returning back to the sports field I then headed off up a local bridleway, an old railway line, very muddy today. Took a slight detour off track in order to include a bit of hill work, bunnies scampering away from me in the late afternoon sun. Finally, I returned via a single track farm road to the road that takes me home - a lovely gently downhill stretch to finish, thank goodness! Very welcome. Funny how some days it all feels a bit harder than other days and today was one of them. Never mind, all miles on the clock and feeling better for it now I'm home. I am doing a hilly 10k at the weekend - really hope my legs feel a bit more willing for that!๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ™‚

Written by
Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39
Graduate10
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
9 Replies
โ€ข
Katie204 profile image
Katie204Graduate10

I can relate to what you say, Sandra - I had a slog of a run today as well. Still, it's good to remember that all runs - easy and hard - count towards making us fitter and more resilient. If you were doing hill work as well you did a good workout. Bets of luck for your 10K!

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply toKatie204

Thanks Katie, I know the hills pay off but some days...phew! I chose Saturdays run because I want to do more 'undulating' runs๐Ÿ˜ฎ Think I shall just have to focus on the bling at the end!!๐Ÿ™‚

Katie204 profile image
Katie204Graduate10โ€ข in reply toSandraj39

Hills are just nasty. I hope you get a medal like a dinner plate on Saturday.

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Well done you x

You jolly well did it, despite everything! Late home...wet grass, muddy bits, and hills!!!

Wow!

But.. the practice will have geared you up for the weekend... :) Every cloud???

And.. snail's pace..? I totally love it :)

" By perseverance, the snail reached the ark " :)

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply toOldfloss

I tell myself that these are the runs that matter most, Oldfloss - when it all feels a bit like hard work but we keep going anyway! x

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandraj39

x We do.... slow and steady.. we get there :)

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessGraduate10

By Sunday you'll be taking the hills in your stride Sandra ๐Ÿ˜Š

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Er? In my dreams maybe! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Must remember, "There's bling at the end, there's bling at the end!" ๐Ÿ™‚

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandraj39

No better reason......๐Ÿ™‚

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

10k hilly one and Strava fail ๐Ÿ˜ค

It was quite a cool morning with a nice breeze so I decided to try a different route and go for my...
Sandie1961 profile image
Graduate10โ€ข

One minute you're in bed...next minute you're outside pressing start!!!

Hello my lovelies...I hope you are all keeping well and staying safe while still enjoying your...
Mummycav profile image
Administratorโ€ข

A Really Heavy Legged 5K "Recovery" Run

I know now why my music stopped and steadfastly refused to start again on Sundayโ€™s saturated,...
Birdlady64 profile image
Graduate10โ€ข

Trail โ€˜runโ€™....more like a paddle!

17 days of no running ๐Ÿ˜• - tiredness due to extra days at work and dreadful weather during the last...
skysue16 profile image
Graduate10โ€ข

A March PhotoQuest: An uphill challenge!

Something a bit different. In this weekโ€™s quest post, I said to watch out for a photo...
MissUnderstanding profile image
Administratorโ€ข

Moderation team

See all
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.