Not so much BOOM as boom

Well finally after 2 years + sInce the last one, went out just after 6.10am this morning to set off for a long run of 10K .. have definitely learnt the trick of these now slower steady pace just had to add a little to my usual routeeven going up inclines doesn't phase me now ..

Was a good run and was even in the moment 2 or 3 times ... which was amazing ... my average pace was where I wanted it . No drama's no fuss . Other than a group of 4 lady runners early on no one else was out that I saw ...

Overall very satisfying to finally get back to back to magic 10K .. legs are feeling it now but nothing unexpected for a 60 year old ..

Going to have to look at hydration if I up the distance again ... extra fuel sorted found some Tesco protein bites that are easy to eat running ..

Feeling very content with myself today ..

[pinkaardvark Graduate10]

Nice work, and a fellow fenland chap I see. I used to live out by wimblington a bit further north, I don't recall any inclines hehe unless you're counting going up the kerb

[Hidden in reply to pinkaardvark]

Thanks pinkaardvark those kerbs are quite high out here 😂😂 nearly had to call Pidley mountain rescue 😊😊

[pinkaardvark Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I wouldn't, they're all in their hut drinking eagle IPA still I believe

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

I was up your way last weekend at a "do" for BIL and thought of you. Blimey it was hot and I didn't see any runners at all ☹️

[pinkaardvark Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Where were you? In Cambridge City? and what is Bil?

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

St Ives. Brother-in-law. I recall we exchanged posts once about this but maybe it was someone else 😏 BIL was a marathon runner and keeps giving me advice 😕

[pinkaardvark Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Mayhap we did.. Sadly my mind is in a state of decay. St Ives you say. Yes I run to there often and no they aren't the healthiest lot there a bit more pasty than smashed avocado.

[Hidden in reply to pinkaardvark]

A frind of mine runs around St Ives .I always seem to see runners around when I drove through.. I use to use guided bus way for longer runs too.

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I didn't clock that this was your part of the world too Rob. We're not there too often but my husband has very fond memories of the whole area.

[Hidden in reply to Irishprincess]

Originally from Cambridge. Have lived out here for about 16 years now ... it is a lovely area to be in 😊

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Whoop! That's brilliant Rob. I'm so pleased you've got to the 10K mark again, although I knew you would, you're a pro 🙂

[Hidden in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks Irishprincess 😊 you would think I would be good at it by now 😉

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

You are good at it Rob......you've shown great persistence and perseverance as I know you've been through the wringer.

[Hidden in reply to Irishprincess]

You are to kind Irishprincess it has been a bumpy road but always great support from everyone here