Fun in the sun...

[Oldfloss]

Still on track with the HM plan...slow and steady, after a glorious sunshine 10K on Sunday, and into Week 2.... Yesterday, glorious sunshine and some Strides on a totally deserted beach.

Mr OF taking piks and me realising, what a weird old thing I am.... and the way I run !!!!!! Oh my goodness!

But, the point of the exercise....lots of lessons learned from the photographs and the videos he took.. and I did try to remember those on a sneaky 3K this morning!

A sunny spot for lunch after a coastal path walk.. it does not get much better than this

Happy running folks x

[Hidden]

Looking good 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Hahahhaha ! x

[Gillma]

You look great - happy and moving and sublimely part of nature!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Gillma]

Thanks you.I was..and am very happy..just to be running😊

[Fishypieface Graduate10]

You look fantastic! Look at those pins!!

Who cares how you run, so long as you are comfortable and it works for you. You look very relaxed to me, like you know what you are doing Glad you are enjoying your training.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Fishypieface]

Thank you...you are lovely.... it always shocks me, when I see myself...and when I realise how old I am!!!

I am happy with my running, but realised I do tend to, round-shoulder ..run... a tad....

I tried today to run tall .. and it did feel okay The training suits me now.. I have devised the plan for myself and at the moment it seems to be working! x

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

You look great - both feet off the ground and very relaxed. Lovely beach.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to ancientrunner]

It was a terrific beach... no one else for miles... and yes, the best bit was, there were lots of images of me with both feet off the ground.. flying!!! I loved it...(that is probably why I decided to post the pikkie..I would not normally do this)... I was so happy

Thanks you x

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

I know, I look absolutely mad in the recent picture I posted but I was happy and flying.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to ancientrunner]

All that matters isn't it x And the picture of you is one of my favourites

[Hidden]

Looking good, and shorts too! And why not when you have the legs for them xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Flick... a skort is the most forgiving garment Hides any bulgy bits!

[pinkaardvark Graduate10]

Looks great to me. I read you should picture your chest being pulled by a rope 45 degrees to the road. I always try for this, and relax my shoulders and don't clench my hands. You seem to have that all going on perfectly.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

Thank you ..... I try to image the way it should be, but on a couple of shots, I do look like a round shouldered..... snail !

Once I get into the run... everything just gels together!

[pinkaardvark Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

There's always photoshop hehe

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

True..hey.. I think I may give myself a healthy tan

[aliboo70 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Lovely to see a proper photo of you my friend!looking happy there and having fun 😊

Our run club leader had as her tip of the week last time to remember BIBO "Bum In,Boobs Out" when applied to running form!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to aliboo70]

I like that advice... I think my bum was in... boobs ..hmmm Thanks!

We had a lot of fun and giggles... we pretended we were taking photos for a Running Magazine!!!! I did though realise so many things about how I run and yesterday , I thought about certain things whilst running and it did make a difference xxx

[aliboo70 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

You should send one in!! 😆xxx have a happy Wednesday!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to aliboo70]

Funny running shots!!! Hahahahha..

You have a good day too, Ali.. small runner in training due at 7.. so core strength work out day!!! xxxx

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Not even remotely round shouldered. Put your glasses on woman and take another look!!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Ha ha..the joy of old age

[Hidden]

Gorgeous beach. Gorgeous you. No socks ? And stoney surface ? Brave 😉👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I had low trainer socks on and the run was a short burst only... the rest of the time I was on a hard sandy stretch... taking it gently! My Physio would be really angry if I did otherwise

I may be daft...but I am not stupid

[Joy57 Graduate10]

You already have the physique of a marathon runner Floss, so you're halfway there! Looking good 😃

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Joy57]

Yeayayayayya... I do hope so.... my daughter says I have sparrow legs !!! Thanks you x

[Ajs07 Graduate10]

Wow, looking fab and half marathon training going well by the sounds of things xx

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Looking great Flossie! Oh so neatly coordinated and both feet off the ground - “Hoverfloss”! 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Thanks you... ha ha.. Once I start to move in a relaxed way, it seems fine... and I was quite over pleased when i saw the photos with my flying feet.. I love that phrase..Hoverfloss. wonderful !

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Hoverfloss. I love it! 😂

[poppypug Graduate10]

Woo Hoo ! Look at you ! Flippin’ gorgeous AND Flying feet too !

Great pic Floss ! xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to poppypug]

POPS!!!! Hi there... how are you xxx

Hahahahah Gorgeous... I don't think so... weird thing.. yes... and YES.. why was I so thrilled with my flying feet????

Maybe I am a runner.... ? xxxx Thank you!!!

[poppypug Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Hello Floss , yes I am fine thank you ! xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to poppypug]

xx

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to poppypug]

Hi Poppy 👋👋Great to see you xxx

[poppypug Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Hello Your Maj !

It is lovely to see you too !

I can imagine you are very busy what with the Wedding coming up xxx

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to poppypug]

What wedding?!! I hate weddings at the best of times (all that hanging around before food, nah not for me) and I didn't get an invite anyway so I'll be off to a village open garden festival instead. Much nicer and I can eat when I want 🤗😋 Haven't you got a marathon coming up this month? xxx

[poppypug Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Oh I love a nice wedding . Ive bought my hat for Saturday , I am just looking for a dress to go with my velveteen slippers

The marathon was last month , I had to sack it . I had missed lots of training with illness and I was booked in for 3 teeth out on the Friday before I'm definitely going for it though next year . Who dares wins n' all that ! xxx

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to poppypug]

Enjoy the wedding! Oh what a shame about the race but, as you say, you'll go for it again. Whoop whoop!

Three teeth out 😩 eeeeeek 😭 xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

No I ouch!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

What a wonderful place to run - and looking good to me too, Oldfloss.x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

It was... and until we were just about to leave, not a soul except us... just the sand and sea..

I was unsure whether to post a pikkie of me, seems a bit odd...but I was so disproportionally happy with the flying feet ???

And I think it may help some of our more seasoned members to know , yes, you can run when you are older and also, that by seeing yourself run, it can be really useful!! x

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

You have inspired me. You look absolutely amazing, so fit and healthy. I want to look like you as I age, so, if I keep up my running, maybe I will...So, posting the picture was important!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks for that..I am a bit funny about posting pikkies of myself..😉

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I’m the same! (I also avoid looking at myself in mirrors, but that’s a whole other level of crazy). x

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Our brilliant, lovely Floss captured in motion running on a beach!

That's a super photo Floss, you look very relaxed and happy. You ran a 10k the day before this was taken too!

Sounds like you had fun, and a lovely coastal walk yesterday. It doesn't get much better than perfect!

Happy HM training running 😊xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

It was so lovely....( the beach,not me) and with just us there, even better!!!

We had a super day and I have taken so much on boards since I watched the videos J took.... I never realised that I do have a slight tendency to lean forward in the first few minutes of a run???

Your day sounded lovely too... it would be great if it could be the same coastal path xxxx

Lunch was good too... overlooking one of our favourite little bays...

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10]

Look at you go! Your style looks good to me, nice and upright!

Must be warmer where you are than here, if you ran dressed like that here you'd get pnuemonia!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Curlygurly2]

Hey you..it was such fun😊

And..19 degrees..just a breeze from the sea..I really enjoyed it😊

I have lots to ponder on after looking at the photo results..!

Hope it warms up for you soon!

[Anniemurph Graduate10]

Flying feet, Floss!!! Fantastic! The goal of all running photos

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Anniemurph]

I know..how ridiculous..I was absolutely delighted and quite ridiculously happy 😊xx

[Richard7 Graduate10]

Looking good OF but Ninja running gear 😉!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Richard7]

Thanks xx yes..it was hot and I thought..undercover, Floss😉

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

You look fabulous Floss! Great posture and do I see both feet off the ground? The holy grail of photos 🤗 I'm a bit frightened to ask hubby to video me but it's a really great idea.

Enjoy your running 🏃🏃🏃xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

You do... how silly is that!!! It was a very useful exercise.. and showed me so much...I am glad I did it... and have got things to think about... it was a really happy day xxx

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

And it shows 🙂 xxx

[Millsie-J]

Thats our Floss, looking great and just flying🌸

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Millsie-J]

Thanks.. you x..Yes.. away with the fairies xx

[Millsie-J in reply to Oldfloss]

🧚‍♀️ Magic xxxx

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

What a fabulous pic you look amazing... and awww the sea..... perfect running

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Not as amazing and gorgeous as you.. and much, much older

But it was a brilliant hour or so... and looking at the photos and videos after... really useful... i can see all the areas to work on.. scrawny legs for one thing!!!

Running by the sea.. even for just awhile is o invigorating and just wow!!! xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Lovely running posture there, dear Flossie! You look like an athlete, beautifully upright! That looks like a stunning place to run, all that lovely ozone from the sea...sigh. I have yet to run by the sea. One day...

Happy training my dear. x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks so much... I am trying.. determined to age with attitude!!! The beach was one we have not visited for years..on the far side of The Lleyn Peninsula.... and no one there...the access to it is a very narrow lanes and a bit of a walk, which puts folk off... The Wales Coastal path runs past it and when the tide is out, some walkers do come across the beach.. but it was simply wonderful...

I am enjoying this new adventure :)x

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Q What do you want to be when you grow up?

A I wanna be a runner

Q How fast do you want to be?

A don’t care man, I just put one foot in front of da other

Q ha! no way in hell are you ready for a run

In your dreams babe you think a half marathon? -

My advice to you - yo! yo! is, you sure gonna fail

cos you’re nuffink but a slow friggin snail.

Well I got news for you f***in a**hole snail I may be

Ya’ll hear that Muhammad Ali float like a butterfly sting like a bee

Well on here everyone knows Old Floss mantra is slow and steadyeeeee.

A crap rap from Lexi. Awesome OF you rock big time xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Well... thank you... I have never had a rap rapped for me

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

You look absolutely fantastic Oldfloss .... would you want to look like a 20 year old running? I think not.....your pic is inspiring, you are built for running I can tell....I hope to be just like you, body & mind xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

You are so lovely...and so kind.. I am happy with me, ( or most of me)...

I have the most difficulty accepting that sometimes my body simply won't do what my mind says I can...( It is usually when moving really heavy objects !!!

I have loads to think about after watching the vid's and looking at the photos.... some are hilarious!!!

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Lookin' good! What a gorgeous place to run!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

It was really fantastic...no one around on the Lleyn Peninsula in the week.. it is like having a small part of Wales just to yourself!

It was a very useful hour or so... and lots of fun... I have one pikkie, that Mr OF took that looks like I am ready to sprint!!!

[Decker]

You are looking great Floss. Looks like a lovely place for a run. Its good to hear your plan is on track still too!

[Noaky12 Graduate10]

Well my oh my aren't you looking pretty damned amazing my dear!! I wish looked that good on the move.

Hope you're well xx