A muddy 12k...🙂

[Sandraj39]

Things have definately been falling in to place with my running again recently. I have recently seen my 5k pace return to what it was a year ago and am feeling stronger all the time (this may be to do with now being on medication for hypothyroidism and taking spatone to boost my rubbishy iron levels!) Today I headed out for a steady 10k, starting off on local roads but soon hitting the muddy trails of our local bridleways. Now, as many know, I love a little mud and yes, it had rained for most of the night but...😮 wow! It is a long time since I have seen the bridleways and local footpaths as muddy and flooded as they were today! 🏃🏽‍♀️💦 I splashed and slipped and trudged and plodded my way through countless puddles and mud baths! This run was one of persistence rather than speed and despite the terrain (mud is such a good work out for the legs), I found myself still feeling strong as I neared the end of my planned route. Back then on to the local roads for a final 2k to take me on to 12K and back home with a real sense of a job well done! Shoes hosed off and duly stuffed with newspaper and now trying to motivate myself for an afternoon of decorating... somehow the call of a box set is stronger...! Happy running🙂

[HeleneCorsa Graduate10]

Excellent stuff, fabulous positive post 👍

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Sounds like an absolutely glorious muddy run!

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

Well done . Certainly sounds like you are back on track. It must help to have normal thyroid levels - take them up higher you could decorate the whole house in a day!!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to ancientrunner]

..I ended up shopping and then watching tv! 😮(Did a little painting this evening out of guilt!)

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

That sounds great Sandra. I'm sure your trails missed you 😊

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Sounds a great run - trails are fun! Well done for doing 12k 👍😊