Happy Mondays. I think I'm a runner...

[Empem]

It was such a joy to head out this morning knowing I might beat the heat and get my week 2 done before the heat of the day. 6k felt very do-able, even after four days break so I'm buzzing this morning.

Took a short cycle to my start point and walked down to the river and the lock through a sleepy village, however quite a few people were out on the paths, runners , dog -walkers and fishermen.

The first ten minutes were however not enjoyable at all . Legs were saying 'no!' New shoes saying 'yes!' Brain saying 'c'mon , steady and strong, strong and steady'.

A long straight stretch along a cycle track parallel with the railway took me to the next lock with a big loop around a beautiful meadow shimmering in the early light.

Ok week three here I come....6k to 10k ? Yes I think I can do it. It's really going to happen. Have a good day runners.

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Well done on your 6k!!! Lovely shady place to run too. You’ve definetly got 10K in the bag. 💪🏼💪🏼

(I think our legs were still in the weekend when we started our runs this morning then we dragged them into Monday!!) 😬😬

[Empem Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thanks a lot. Yes slightly too many Bucks Fizz at a a birthday brunch yesterday didn't help! Though drank loads of water later. Can't believe I'm plotting how to get the most out of 3.5k later this week and feeling excited.

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Empem]

We are hooked! 😬😬

[Empem Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Yes I'm afraid I have to admit I am hooked!

[Wizziewood Graduate10]

That looks a gorgeous place to run!

Well done for 6k ... you're definitely on your way now!

Keep up the good work ... happy running!

[Empem Graduate10 in reply to Wizziewood]

Thank you Wizziewood. Still smiling .

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Beautiful! You are SO a runner. Glad your legs co-operated in the end. Good run! x

[Empem Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks Sadie-runs. Inspired by lots of people here.Now I must get off social media and get some work done! Take care.

[JennyH10]

Sounds and loooks blissful Empem! I’ve just finished week 2 this morning too, go us 💪😅

[Hidden]

Of course you can do it! Well done for the run, and what a beautiful route - lovely pic!

[Empem Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Enjoy your rest. And breath.....

[Razouski]

Lovely pic and well done for keeping going. That 10k is in your grasp.

[Empem Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

Thank you.I hope so ..feeling a bit sore this evening.