A hilly 5k today

[Joy57]

Following the advice of a couple of friends on here, I decided that today I'd do a more hilly run. The road between here and the next village is up and down like a switchback so I set off up that. It wasn't that busy with traffic but the cars and vans that were on it were going fast. 😮 In a couple of places there are blind bends so in those places I decided I'd be safer on the 'wrong' side of the road so at least they could see me. A few times I had to jump onto the (high) verge to get out of the way. 😮

Well, I did it, managed to run up the hills (and coast down!) in a slowish time. I won't be running that road again but it's given me confidence that I *might* be able to do the 'undulating' 10k that I'm thinking of entering in 2 weeks. I'm going to try a different Parkrun on Saturday, a more hilly one than my usual one, and see how that goes! 😄

[Hidden]

I like it - strategic! But that road doesn't sound runner friendly at all. Although it was a sound enough plan. Hope the parkrun helps you feel even more ready for those hills

[Joy57 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

No it wasn't runner friendly Ruth! Quite a change from my usual canalside running! Anyway, it did the job. Looking forward to my Parkrun 😄

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

All sounds really positive and will definately give you that preparation work and confidence for you 10k - go for it!🙂

[Joy57 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Yes - I'm thinking that I will go for it, Sandra. I do really want to attempt a 10k before winter comes in!

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

A cunning plan! Well done you...You are going to do this....

[Joy57 Graduate10]

Thanks Floss. I'm feeling a bit more confident about it 😄

[Joy57 Graduate10]

I'm glad that my basic Garmin fr 10 doesn't record my heart rate though! Now that would have been scary!

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Oh dear that road sounds dangerous although good idea to try and get in some hills before your 10k. Best of luck with the Park run 👍

[Joy57 Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Thanks Sue! Loving your holiday run reports 😄

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Joy57]

Thank you, writing a diary has been a great incentive to keep up the running while on holiday, although the landscape and weather has also been very encouraging!

[Razouski]

I've got a 10k in two weeks too. Like you I've done a few hilly runs, but they are not my favourite. Last two runs this week were hilly 10ks so I'm opting for a shorter flatter run this morning, but might include some speed intervals (which I detest).

Good luck for your 10k.

[Joy57 Graduate10]

Thanks Razouski. Good luck with yours too!