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Good morning fellow sweaty runners,

I must be mad. Up at 5am for a 6am start to do my second 8k run on B210K. I knew it had to be early, as today is going to be a scorcher, and I really don’t cope well running in the heat.

At my mum’s house in Norwich this weekend, and the lovely lady helped me plot a good, circular 8k Route (she even drove me around it on Thursday so I would be familiar).

At 6am the temp was nice, and the first 6k were enjoyable. Not a soul around, just one other runner who gave me a cheery hello. The last 2k were hellish, as the temperature rose. I really had to fight for every step at the last km. Thank god I remembered to take water; not sure I would have made it otherwise!

Still, I made good time (quicker than my first 8k), so something’s working! Now for a day of family and lolling!

Happy Sunday everyone!

Love

Sadie-runs xxx

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Ripcurlrana71 profile image
Ripcurlrana71Graduate10

Yay well done Sadie!!! Yep getting up early is definitely the key atm. My 8k tomorrow but I’m going to have to go at 5 so I’m back in time to get ready for work/get son up for school. 😩

You’re setting a brilliant example to me - thanks. Enjoy your day. xx😎

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pianoteacherGraduate10 in reply toRipcurlrana71

Good God Ripcurlrana71 5am!! I am in awe of your commitment! Short run for me tomorrow but I don't think they'll be any chance it will be that early :-)

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10 in reply topianoteacher

There is no way I can trust my son to get himself up at 6ish so need to be back by then. Being the 8k too I need to give myself 1 hour for the round trip and run! Can’t stand doing continuous loops of my roads to get it done so off to the beach. I’m a morning person anyway so only an hour earlier than I’d normally be up. 😬😬😬

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pianoteacherGraduate10 in reply toRipcurlrana71

I am definitely not a morning person so will have to just brave the heat! I know what you mean about running round roads - I'd much rather take myself off to the seafront or the park even though it adds a bit of time x

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10 in reply topianoteacher

Hence the 5am. 😊 I passed the bin men 3 times on my last run and it’s not a pleasant smell in this heat!! 🤢🤮x

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pianoteacherGraduate10 in reply toRipcurlrana71

Eurrrgghh 🤢 It's bad enough running past smokers (and I used to smoke!) but that must be deeply unpleasant x

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10 in reply topianoteacher

And it’s always on the uphill bit and you know how much I hate them!! 😂😂😂 x

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pianoteacherGraduate10 in reply toRipcurlrana71

Bet it makes you run faster though 😂😂

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply toRipcurlrana71

Aw, thanks lovely Ripcurly. 😁 And you are supermum, getting your run in before getting son up for school/getting yourself ready for work! But, you will be grateful for the (relative) coolness. Good luck for your 8k! Though you won’t need it, you are ready. Take it slow and steady now. 🏃‍♀️👏😘 xx

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10 in reply toSadie-runs

We just have to get it done don’t we? Tbh one hours peace by the beach (huffing and puffing!!) is a great start to the day before waking up sulky teen. 😁 xx

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply toRipcurlrana71

😂😂😂

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10 in reply toSadie-runs

Just saw your time - that’s brilliant!!xx

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply toRipcurlrana71

Oh thank you! I don’t quite believe my body is up to doing this still! x

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TedGGraduate10

Excellent Sadie, great run....you’ll crack 10k no probs 😊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply toTedG

I’m still not convinced of that, Ted. This where I will have to rely on blind faith! And thank you. 😘

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pianoteacherGraduate10

Great run Sadie well done xx

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply topianoteacher

Thank you dear PT. It was rather tough at the end! xx

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pianoteacherGraduate10 in reply toSadie-runs

But you did it :-)

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply topianoteacher

To my amazement! 😂

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

Wow, well done Sadie-runs , you are doing so well!! How lovely that your Mum helped you plan the route. Whew, this heat can be exhausting and the only way to cope with it is to loll...with family!!! Perfect for a sunny Sunday...have a lovely day x

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

Thanks MC my love. It was good to do the 8k again, just to make sure the last one wasn’t a flook! 😂😂😂 Have yourself a lovely day too - this weather is glorious (even though it is making running hard!) xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSadie-runs

It sure is...beautiful weather, we just need to get out running times right x

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O505kGraduate10

Well done and what a lovely Mum you have, cherish her they don't last forever. Still trying to decide what distance it will do today as won't get out before 9:00.

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply toO505k

I do cherish her; she turns 70 today! We had a gorgeous posh afternoon tea yesterday to celebrate! Hope you enjoy your run - take water! x

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FishypiefaceGraduate10

Well done Sadie you are really flying!! 😃 Honestly, you have this nailed and if it gets tough at the end, well, you know what to do! So pleased for you .... it’s all coming together 🤗. Enjoy the rest of the weekend with your lovely mum. Wish her a Happy birthday from us lot! 🎂🍰🍾🥂xx

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply toFishypieface

Yes, slow the flip down! (And I did). And thank you for your very kind words, darling FPF. Mummy-Sadie-runs says thanks too. 😁 xxx

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Well done that woman! You're doing brilliantly Sadie, not far to go until the 10 number 😮

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply toIrishprincess

Thank you, IP! I cannot imagine running 10k, but following the plan means one day I surely will! 😮

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IrishprincessGraduate10 in reply toSadie-runs

You will. Soon 🙂

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LoungeLizaardGraduate10

I wish I could get up! I’m so jealous!!

That run was great - 8k feels so far away

Well done! ❤️❤️💪

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply toLoungeLizaard

Thank you Mitch! 😘 The key to getting up early is going to bed early! I was in bed by 9:45pm last night - rock n roll! x

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icklegui

Wow Sadie - I've got to learn from you. Both on the early running front and the visiting parents front. Nice work! Happy birthday Sadie's mum :)

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply toicklegui

Thanks icklegui! To be fair, I find getting up early easy as am a true lark and am at my best between 5am and 8am. (Downside is nodding off by 9:30pm, no fun for my partner!) And I won’t lie, I am quite rubbish for visiting my folks - but as it was a significant birthday, I couldn’t miss seeing her! x

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