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Well there I was, reluctant to run and only getting shoved out of bed by MR R asking me, "Aren't you supposed to be running this morning?" in a cheery encouraging voice. Dam, I thought, why did I have to share my plans with him last night?

So I dragged myself out of bed and got into my kit, muttering under my breath that it only needed to be a short run as we did loads of cycling at the weekend, and we'd also been to the gym and swum yesterday. For some reason I was just not in the mood.

I set off and was convinced that it owl only be a 5km run, but once I got going with the sun overhead, something seemed to take over. I managed the plod uphill and over the motorway without too much puffing and panting and was soon jogging across the field towards slip end. When I got to the place where I should have turned back towards the park, I decided I might be able to do an extra km or two and carried on.

Passing out the other side of the village I was greeted by bluebells nodding in the breeze and then some rather shy looking cowslips. "Thank goodness it's not wet and slippery," I thought, "otherwise it might have been me being a cow slip." My mood was obviously softening, and I was getting into a groove. The next option of turning left would have given me an 8km circuit, but I was by now enjoying myself so much that my legs began to ignore my head in a positive way and opted to run onwards.

More field son either side of my as I passed through Pepperstock and out into the countryside. Some lovely person had removed all the debris from fly tipping and all around me was full of the joys of spring time. I even had a pheasant lolling in the hedgerows alongside me. I felt like I could run for ever.

Even when the next option came to curve round I decided to carry on and make this a really big circuit.

Eventually I ran out of country road and hit the road that would take me back up the everlasting hill (a relatively shallow incline that just goes on and on and on), but I carried on undeterred and even decided to do a lap of Kidney Wood - the little woodland not far from the park and my home. And what a reward lay inside - a beautiful carpet of blue - the ground was covered in the gorgeous almost ethereal hue of several thousand bluebells, and it was a delight to run through them, enjoying their subtle fragrance. It was so lovely I decided to do a second lap.

And then it was into the park, passed the duckpond and headed for home.

And it was only as I got on to my road, that my legs decided that I was having laugh. We ain't running no more, they shouted as Ms Mapmyrun informed me that I'd run 20km. And all the energy was instantly zapped away from my legs, leaving me to stagger the half km home on limbs made of jelly.

My legs may be aching (even after a long soak in the bath) but boy do I feel good.

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misswobbleGraduate10

Epic! πŸ’ͺπŸ˜ƒ

Sounds idyllic! Great job. You’ll probably need a nap after you’ve eaten a restorative meal πŸ™‚

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

I'm about to have a healthy lunch and then maybe do some gentle gardening if the weather holds. :-)

Mr Razouski just asked if I wanted to go out for a bike ride... I politely (wish) declined.

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10

Wow Razouski! Didn't feel like going for a run turns into 20k?!? You're a beast!!!! Beautiful pics .... how can you not run forever when spring is in the air, the flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping..... lovely, just lovely 😊

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply toSaskAlliecat

I know, it's just so lovely out there.

What a lovely post and gorgeous pics. And, wow, 20k - we ought to have a badge for that!

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply to

Thanks Hidden perhaps I should do an event and get a bit of bling - need to do another km to get a half marathon I guess. ;-)

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AnthieGraduate10

What a fantastic run in a beautiful countryside! I'm always full of wonder when the bluebells are out, such a great sight. 20K and not in the mood ;-) ... Enjoy the buzzing and the well-deserved rest (even if not sure gardening is very restful)!

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply toAnthie

Have stopped buzzing, and just did an hour in the garden and also treated myself to some colourful capris and a running top from Next. Will post photo next time.

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AnthieGraduate10β€’ in reply toRazouski

Pffew, you're amazing! I would've fallen asleep after lunch in your situation and just enjoy doing nothing after... And you've caught the Flick's syndrom ;-) Well, I'm still looking for nice pants /shorts (my buddy has bought really nice Karrimor summer tee-shirts for me but they're grey and black) . Looking forward to the picture!

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Millsie-J

Blimey Razouski, that was an epic run!

Do you realise you were half kilom off a Half Marathon.........

You are so speedy too πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈπŸ’ͺ🏼

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply toMillsie-J

I realised that, but the first 0.5km was my warm up walk so doesn't really count. When I realised the distance I wish I could have run to 21k but my legs were having none of it.

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Millsie-Jβ€’ in reply toRazouski

You maybe need to think about fueling for such a long run , do you think?

Brilliant run never the less

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply toMillsie-J

Thanks Millie-J. I’m not sure about fuelling up. I tend to run first thing, so all I have is a big mug of tea before I begin my faffing. However I usually ensure I hydrate well the evening before and eat well.

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Millsie-Jβ€’ in reply toRazouski

Pop over to Marathon site and ask the experts. I think more than an hour or so running you may need the carbs, just a date or a few raisins for example.

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply toMillsie-J

I think I just burn off my reserves as I’m not particularly hungry during or after longer runs.

And taking on liquid directly before any run does not bode well - despite doing umpteen pelvic floor exercises. I’d rather be thirsty than leaky. πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ˜‚

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10

Wow, just wow. Brilliant long run and a great post as ever.

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply toChrisAllen1

Thanks Chris, now I need to be able to repeat the distance and maybe add a bit (1/2 marathon in my sights...)

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pinkaardvarkGraduate10

Amazing!! :)

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply topinkaardvark

Thanks Pink, now to start googling races near me...

Good ol' Mr R...Oh, and good ol' Mrs R too- fab job!

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply to

Yes, I’m always pleased with Mr R’s encouragement. πŸ‘πŸ½

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SlowLoris

Very impressive.

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply toSlowLoris

Thanks SlowLoris, although I’m very impressed with your monthly mileage post. πŸ‘πŸ½

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SlowLorisβ€’ in reply toRazouski

I would like to be able to run every day but that's a long way off yet.

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Nictwit

Wow. That's very impressive! Half marathon clearly isn't going to be an issue for you πŸ˜‚

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply toNictwit

I've been telling myself I couldn't even contemplate a half marathon, but starting to think otherwise. :-)

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

OMG???? This sounds like a fantastic run Razouski ...absolutely fantastic 20kms?? What the heck?? I think you went into a running coma with robot legs & everything!!!! I am not worthy, this is brilliant & very inspiring..

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply toMummycav

Yes, it felt like I had a touch of igaT's go-go-gadget running legs. ;-)

Blimey lady 20km, you are a running robot. That’s just amazing, well done you. We were in the wilds of Umbria yesterday on my day of rest, so am in catch up mode today. You sound so happy in your write-up, what a brilliant achievement, I’m dead impressed, so much so, I may even stump up for two PCTs when we meet in June!

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply to

It was a sheer fluke, having been so reluctant to run at all. I have treated myself to some new capris and a top, as I though I deserved it - PCTs will be the icing on the cake. :-)

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Just spotted your donation to me too - thank you what a lovely thing to do. - Official thanks on blog tomorrow.. PCts - I can’t wait they don’t have them here, loads of other goodies just no PCTs!

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jancanrun.com/2018/05/03/2-...

Official blogged recognition - thank you and I will take you up on the half way PCT!

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Razouskiβ€’ in reply to

Excellent blog and thanks for the mention. x

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