On my way to 10K - 6K repeat

[TedG]

Second run after my stint on the IC!

My intention initially was to go for 7K if I was feeling up to it but decided to err on the side of caution and stick to 6K as my thighs were feeling a little tight.....I’m sticking stringently to Ju-Ju’s plan, nice and steady 🏃

Happy running folks, enjoy your day 😊

[davelinks Graduate10]

If you've just come off the IC would start off with shorter runs like 3-5k build slowly..😊

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to davelinks]

I thought I was Dave 🤔

I’d previously got up to and inc. 8k so thought I’d go back a couple of weeks. I’m only running 5 times a fortnight....doing 5k on Thurs, 4K Sun then 7k following Weds.

Feeling fine after the run today.

The 5k I do is with a jogging group so a gentle 12mins/ml run.

Got a 10K to do on Mar 3rd so worked out that a 1k weekly increase will get me there 😊

Thanks for your advice, appreciated Dave

[davelinks Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Ok Ted, I wish you every success with your 10k training, bearing in mind it takes a couple of years to develop runners legs it took me over a year before I did a 10k, being not very competitive maybe the reason I just kept doing the 5ks until I was spurred on by my running group..

Nice Triumph Ted, mate had one of those with the bugeye lights, can't remember the model name now though..

I've had quite a few bikes back in the day, having been to The Island a few times in the 90s..😊

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to davelinks]

Hi Dave, I’ve got the Speed Triple 1050, I’ve been to the island a few times...love riding the mountain course 🏍

[davelinks Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Ah yes! That's it! Speed triple.. mate had the mettalic lime green coloured one in the 90s, we named it Kermit...😁

Have been around the island on a Yamaha TRX 850 and later on a VFR, got upto some high speeds on mad Sunday, at one point I nearly panicked when I saw Police parked but needn't have worried as no speed limit, still wonder if you're going to get pulled though..😊

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to davelinks]

The first time I did it was on a VFR 750FT....brilliant bike, best Honda ever made in my opinion. The fun is chasing the police bikes, they love it! They’ll only pull you if you do something stupid 😊

[Fishypieface Graduate10]

Great news!! Very well done. You are back on track but very wise to stop. I did 9km today because my left leg became stiff - plus it was an absolute b*gger from start to finish!! I should have stopped at 8k..... wanted to stop at 5!! Good luck with your next biggie.

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Fishypieface]

Thanks FPF, before the injury I would’ve thrown caution to the wind.....lesson learnt 😊

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Good job Ted😊...

Hope you did some stretching..toe lifts and heel drops are nice (do them gently)

I was running with you this morning..😊x

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks Jan, did my usual calf, thigh and shin muscle stretches.....don’t ask me the terminology, ain’t gotta a scooby 🤪

[O505k Graduate10]

Well done. Take care returning from the IC.

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10]

Nice one my man, keep it steady. Good to see you out there running.

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Cheers Chris, I’ll follow you to the podium this time 🤓

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Pretty sure that is the last podium for me, 10k will do!!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Don’t fancy a HM then? 😜

Myself and my brother are contemplating the Great North Run in Sept.....make a long weekend of it 😋

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

I'm considering the GN Run but next year I think!!!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Not sure if I could do it next year, I’ll be pushing 71 then 😱

Still, I should never say never, I may be like a gazelle by then 😂🤣

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

I'm sure you could even dressed as a Rhino with a fridge on your back!!!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to ChrisAllen1]

🤣😂🤪

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Let me know if you come up for the weekend of the GNR, we cab meet up on the Saturday for a warm up run and a pint!!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Sounds good to me Chris 🍻

[MikeJones68 Graduate10]

Nice run, Ted. I'm still falling short of the 6k mark, but it's mainly due to lack of time

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to MikeJones68]

Benefits of being semi retired for me. Not sure if I’d fancy running in the dark during winter months if I’m honest 🙄

Hope you manage to get on track Mike 😊

[MikeJones68 Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Thanks Ted. Nice bike BTW