Okay... back on the Snail Trail... - Bridge to 10K

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Okay... back on the Snail Trail...

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Probably not the best plan... but.... I chose a new route to complete 10K, the first one since leaving the IC... I got lost twice, met some helpful locals, in some odd places, got very muddy feet, had to open a lot of gates on the coastal path ...and had to retrace my steps more than once.

I had a thoroughly wonderful time... I completed the run, only five minutes slower than my very first 10K run two years ago...1 hr 20 mins and 33 seconds.. Average pace 8.03 per km.

I'm happy with that :)

PS

Of course...I am two years older..:) ( Any excuse eh?)

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MichaelH070862 profile image
MichaelH070862Graduate10

Well done and excuses are as helpful and relevant as you need them to be believe me I can make up loads.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toMichaelH070862

I love it... thanks you :) The mud weighed heavily on my feet too :)

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10

Ooooh, that looks like a nice spot to run! Congrats on reaching 10k again. I'm sure it feels amazing after your stint on the IC to not only be back running, but reaching some great distances.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toSaskAlliecat

I am really pleased... I dish out positive advice to folk, but sometimes I think... can I get back to it?:) Thanks x It is beautiful and so un-spoilt... just as it was when I was young:)

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Tasha99Graduate10

Wow well done!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toTasha99

Thanks you... getting the legs back:)

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O505kGraduate10

Well done and welcome back. I envy people with beautiful places to run.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toO505k

Thank you.. I am very, very lucky... lovely runs at home and lovely runs when we head to our holiday home at Criccieth :) So nice to be getting back on line:)

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Not2old2

Wonderful! You are amazing Oldfloss. That path sounds much the same as the one I did from the Haven camp site near Pwhelli on Tuesday and Thursday. I am in awe of your running 10k , for me that is still a dream I am still trying to achieve 5k continuous running . I managed to make a right old mess of my running shoes on my Tuesday run that my Hubby agrees it might be a good idea to have a second pair of running shoes . Ooooooh new shoes yay.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toNot2old2

Just up the road a bit...:) I ran to Llandstumdwy, first this morning and then joined the path later:)

Lovey running isn't it there? Are you still there?

It has taken a while to get back to this stage,,, and it has been and will still be steady and slow.. it gets us there and you will do it:) A second pair of shoes is a must.. really :)

Well done you!

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Not2old2β€’ in reply toOldfloss

Hi , no we came back this home afternoon we have a touring caravan and were only there for five days. Yes the area is beautiful, it is a lovely place to run only thing is so far I’ve been used to flattish running routes and for my poor little legs it’s a bit too undulating. I can cope with step climbs when we go walking but I struggle when running . Still; I’m quite new at this running lark so I’ll keep on going once I’ve mastered 5k who knows 10k could be achievable. I plan on going to a parkrun tomorrow hopefully I won’t oversleep as like I did last week. If you are still down there enjoy. Happy running take it easy.

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10

Very very well done Floss xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toChrisAllen1

Thanks... I am going to really try to stay off the IC now... :) x

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DebJogsOn

Sounds amazing! A coastal 10k! You have every right to feel thoroughly pleased with yourself 😊 and what a lesson in patience and unfussy dedication after your injury troubles earlier this year!

What's next?

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toDebJogsOn

It was brilliant... even the mud... :) So lucky !

Next...? Hmmm... well.. considering I said 5K was the most I ever wanted to do... I start my Half Marathon training on Monday :) x

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DebJogsOnβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

Wow! What an adventure this running lark is! 😊

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toDebJogsOn

You had better believe it...:) my daughter said to me.. " Err what happened to, 5K is the most you will run.." she and Son in Law started me on this in 2015... and just look at the mischief I get up to 😏

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Millsie-J

Teehee Floss, us mature folk can really have a lot of fun. Great run xxx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toMillsie-J

We do.. don't we? Getting there, getting there :)

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Trying2runGraduate10

Looks gorgeous and what a great time! You are as speedy as me πŸ‘πŸ»

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toTrying2run

We rock :)

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ancientrunnerGraduate10

Looks lovely. Well done for getting back to the 10k, you've had quite a journey and should be very proud of yourself.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Thank you.. I am going to be doubly slow and steady as I move on now...:) x

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Woo hoo Floss I hope you feel very happy and chuffed with yourself! πŸ˜„

So pleased and excited for you for getting back up to 10k after your sciatica problems, and your time on the IC.

That looks like a really interesting and inviting path..such a lovely place to run, and I'm relieved that you didn't get too lost!

I hope the rest of your weekend is fun, and know what you have planned come Monday! Go you😊xxx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toBluebirdrunner

I know how lucky I am.. and I know my limitations too :)

It was exciting and I did ring Mr OF to come and pick me up because my legs were tired,,, he was glad to be the Cavalry :) We had great cycle ride and lunch at our favourite little cafe...and I did have a glass of wine to celebrate the 10K.... Monday will be a doddle after this:) xxx

Thank you my friend xxx

Fantastic, well done. And it looks like a lovely route, especially with the blackthorn flowering x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Gorgeous Flick.. and the coastal path does not have ... HILLS... d'you want to come and join me xxx

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I would love to ... sigh .. I cant imagine a world in which hills are not ... I will dig my trail shoes out 😊 xxx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Flat is good... that is why I like it here .. or at least the flat bits...!!!

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Elfe560minGraduate

Ah wonderful- good for you. πŸ˜ƒ I’m so pleased you had such a great adventure! πŸ˜€

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toElfe5

Every run of mine is an adventure... :) Thanks you x

Decker profile image
Decker

Floss is back! Well done, it looks like you really enjoyed this one!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toDecker

She is... and... I start my Half Marathon training on Monday.... Loopy or what ? xxx

Decker profile image
Deckerβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

haha - well if you are loopy then so are the rest of us :)

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Ajs07Graduate10

Massive well done xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toAjs07

Thank you..it is always good to know the legs still workπŸ˜‰

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aliboo70Graduate10

fantastic! looks lovely, well done Floss :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toaliboo70

Thanks Ali... Back up to... err... speed!

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scotinexile

Well done you. Looks amazing to run in such surroundings. I don't think I will ever do 10k but I will just enjoy what I can. My daughter just bought some fell running shoes for running over muddy fields!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toscotinexile

"If we did all the things we are capable, we would literally astound ourselves ".

Edison was right; and I astound myself, nearly every time I run. You do not know where this journey will take you...:)

Carry on, steady and slow and enjoying and soon, you may find yourself buying trail shoes too, off road runs are amazing.. although your shoes may suffer:)

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I should add, they aren't my trail shoes... I just went off road and found some mud by accident!

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FishypiefaceGraduate10

Nothing snail like about that! Very well done :) I bet it felt wonderful to be out for a long one after sitting on the IC for so long.... and what a gorgeous day to be out, in such a gorgeous place! Everything's on your side OF, ready and set for your HM! Exciting times.

I'm out tomorrow for a jogette after being on the IC for over a month ... can't remember exactly it's been so long but feels like forever!! My daughter's coming with me & starting wk 1 r 1. Never thought that would happen! :) x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toFishypieface

So pleased that everything still works, my friend! You will love getting out there again...and really enjoy being off the IC.

How super to be doing this with your daughter too...perfect. My S-i-L and daughter started me off on running, but they had to stop... I carried on. Both have just begun running again... :)

Enjoy your joggette:)

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LiisaM

Well, I, too, have been to the physical therapist and am a year older and notice I am running slower than I did last summer. Must have been all the leg muscles moved up to my arms whilst shoveling snow this winter.... Well, we can work on it. It's still early in the running year!!!

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LiisaMβ€’ in reply toLiisaM

Besides, OF, your extra 5 minutes were probably from the "doubling back" you did....

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toLiisaM

I totally agree..doubling back.. and it was slightly uphill, and with muddy shoes... and being sensible not pushing to hard :) Oh I can really make the excuses..but I was am very satisfied:)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toLiisaM

It is early and we just run and see what evolves:)

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OlderThanDirtGraduate10

Well done πŸ‘πŸ», your an inspiration to many of us 😘

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toOlderThanDirt

Thank you.. a strange old snail having fun and loving this running lark and sharing everyone's runs too... perfect:)

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RuthL

Wonderful. I walked the whole of the Wales Coast Path over 2014, 15 and 16, And loved that area around Criccieth. In fact, the whole of the Llyn Peninsula is beautiful. πŸ˜„

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RuthLβ€’ in reply toRuthL

PS I’m only just managing 5K after completing the C25K program, so am in awe of anybody who does 10K, no matter what their speed. Well done πŸ‘

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toRuthL

Keep running and you will be amazed where you get to :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toRuthL

Lucky you... so so beautiful and very well done:) I have done a lot f the path..but just loving being in Criccieth currently:)

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Catbee

Fabulous well done! πŸ’ͺπŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Yay! Well done Oldfloss - that sounds like a beautiful run!πŸ™‚

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Theziggy

Super Old Floss - way to go, opening and closing gates must have taken a lot of minutes too

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