Phew!

[TedG]

After a restless night, I really wasn’t feeling up to my run this morning but I had to make the effort if I’m to progress with my HM training.

After my pre run exercises, a lick and a promise, a Tribe energy bar and a glass of water, I set off still feeling lethargic.

All OK until it felt like the wheels had fallen off after 5/6k. I really had to dig in! So, to resist the temptation to abort the run early, I detoured up a country lane which is a 2.5ml there and back 😎

With very little shade for the entire run, I was feeling it, and though I was glad to finish, I still felt elated I’d managed nearly 6.5mls considering I was very tempted to turn over and go back to sleep this morning 😴

Happing Running all 😎🏃🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

Well done - it was very humid. Got to 5miles but had needed a couple of walk breaks which I wouldn't normally for that distance.

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to ancientrunner]

Same here, I struggle to maintain the pace in this heat. The demons seem to get their way 😖😊

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Fantastic!! It is tough atm and tempting to give in after a few k. What a great time too! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thanks Alka, ‘twas hard work 😅

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

I can imagine. Stretched to 9k yesterday and looking to try for 10 at the weekend...another early morning I think! 🤦🏻‍♀️😊

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

You’ll do it 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I’m going for 8/9 mls on Saturday, run to the Parkrun...... hopefully 😎

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Brilliant! 💪🏼

[MikeJones68 Graduate10]

Nice run, Ted. Well done for getting up! We have our lunch run club in an hour, and I'm not looking forward to it!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to MikeJones68]

Thanks Mike, you’ll be OK, you’ll still return a fantastic time....as you do 🏃🏃😎

[Hidden]

I think you did well to go so far in this weather. My 11k run the other day had me feeling faint once i stopped (I didn't mean to go so far but got lost in the fields). Makes you wonder how the original marathon runner managed in the Greek weather - though it's drier heat there. i think it's the humidity here that does the damage, especially for you as you're near the river.

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

He walked and ran. Pre Galloway 😃👍

[Hidden in reply to misswobble]

Oh don’t shatter my romantic illusions 😢

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Too right misswobble 😊 as I said, the wheels fell off after 5/6k 😖 They all count in this ‘Jeffing’ weather 🤪

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

I always resort to a walk if needs be. It gets me to the finish 💪😃👍✅

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Indeed, I won’t stop completely when my legs feel heavy in this weather. I Jeff it til the end if necessary 😎 🏃🚶‍♂️

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

Good one. 👏 Yes its a tough one in this weather. I did 10k last night after work and if there hadn't been a bit of a breeze I know I would have cut it short.

Still feels fab once done and "banked" though. 👍😁

[misswobble Graduate10]

Always turn out., it’s usually the best run ever 😃.

[Lorijay Graduate10]

Good on you Ted for getting up and out. Brilliant run, I'd feel very elated if it was me (maybe in time to come) so well done.

[mrrun Graduate10]

That's the spirit - damn the weather, full steam ahead! I got ready for my 16K on Sunday, sun shining in a friendly way, and all the preps that I put in place fell by the wayside, because I felt absolutely fine, all went dandy, needed nothing in the end (apart from 'nipples' incident, didn't see that one coming).

However, this morning's 5K which normally is just a breeze, was a bit of a heavy-left-leg affair, god knows why. I say, for as long we run those set distances, our missions are completed. Well done mate!

[TedG Graduate10]

Thanks mrrun 😎

[Razouski]

Excellent run, you did well to push on through when that feeling you want to stop descended. Hope you’ve had a chance to rehydrate and cool off.

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Really impressive Ted, especially given your lethargy! Running teaches us resilience and persistence, eh? But do listen to your body, and maybe take an extra day’s rest now and again.

Good work! 👏👏👏

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks Sadie. You’re right, persistence is key. The way I was feeling at 5k, a few months ago I’d have knocked it on the head....I did when I aborted a 9k run doing B210K.

I must confess though, I’m doing a very sedate run with the club tomorrow evening.... call it a recovery run, it is the best part of 2 days rest 🤗

Sorry I’m not practising what I preach Hidden 🤥😉

[Hidden in reply to TedG]

no, you're a very naughty boy!

[Richard7 Graduate10]

Well done Ted. Have to confess I set my alarm yesterday and rolled over! Now up and ready to go. Well done getting out and getting going.

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Richard7]

Thanks Richard 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Great run Ted x

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Floss 😊