My longest run

[TedG]

Hi all, I’ve not been on here for a while, though I have been watching what a lot of you have been getting up to! 🏃‍♀️🏃

This morning was my longest run leading up to the Great North Run in a couple of weeks. I was up early so as to have breakfast before the run....I always try to give it a couple of hours to digest.

I set off donning my new Camelback vest, I dehydrated a bit on my last long run so wasn’t going to take any chances. It felt comfortable enough and after a couple of Kms forgot it was there.

The first 3k was familiar running territory for me but, upon turning into Cassington Road towards Bladon, I was faced with a straight very undulating road..... funny, you don’t notice it when you’re driving! It was very challenging for me cos I don’t do hills.... must do some Hill repeats next week 😊

I got up to Hanborough Road still feeling good and hitting the 6k mark. I ran through Long Hanborough, another undulating road which I’d not noticed when driving 🙄

As I approached Cuckoo Lane, such a quaint name, I found I needed a comfort break, I get caught short a lot since my Prostatectomy, not a problem when you’re in the countryside but the GNR is on pretty urban roads so I’m hoping there’ll be potaloos along the route...that’s another story!

I felt really good plodding along Cuckoo Lane, that’s until I hit the 12k mark, after this the glutes started to tighten up and I found myself struggling a bit... it was a psychological relief when I reached the A40 and the final stretch home made even more comfortable when it started to rain.... luvvly jubbly 🤗

I got a bit of a spring in my steps for the final 2k home.... what a relief, just shy of 11mls covered in, what's for me, a respectable time! 😊

Next long run report, the Great North Run.... bring it on 🏃🏃🤗

Happy running folks 🏃🏃‍♀️😎

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

That’s a great run Ted! And you ran a big circle around my sister in law”s house 😃. Cuckoo lane is a bit tight in places if there’s a car coming. I’ve had to dive up the side of it once to miss a car. Good luck in the GNR!!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks Brian, I know what you mean being tight in places on Cuckoo Lane, I had to get out of the way of a hgv at one point 😳

[Fionn42]

Oooh, flipping well done you, that’s an amazing distance and time - something I can only dream of. One day, one day.....! Hope the GNR goes well, and the ‘comfort zones’ are in the right places for you! Good luck, you’re doing brilliantly🙌👍😁.

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Fionn42]

Thanks Fionn, I said the same to other folk re their times but it comes with a little effort and time...... stick at it, you’ll get there 🤗x

[telford_mike Graduate10]

Cracking run Ted, looks like you've timed your training just right for the GNR. Best of luck!

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Wow! That’s really impressive, Ted. Well done. And good luck for your race. You have put in the hard work, so am sure you will enjoy the achievement of the event when the time comes. 👏👏👏😘

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks Sadie, only another 2weeks to go.... really looking forward to it, it’s flat 🤗😘

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10]

Brilliant run Ted, not long to go now!!!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Bring it on Chris 🏃🏃😊

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

All looking good Ted! Good luck!😊x

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks Jan, can’t wait now 🤗xx

[MandiV]

Brilliant run 🏃‍♂️ and fingers crossed 🤞 for the portaloos!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to MandiV]

Thanks Mandy 😊

[Equi-geek Graduate10]

Nice area to run in, and 11miles - wow! I don’t envy you having to work around the A40, but you were probably faster than the traffic anyway🤣

[PashleyPedaller Graduate10]

Brilliant run and a cracking pace, Ted - wow! Not long to go to the GNR now - all the training you've put in over the past months will pay off and I'm sure it will be a fantastic day to remember (with plenty of loos en route). Inspired by you and Langley-Loper, I've signed up for the Brighton HM in February; I've still not managed to go further than 10k yet, but hoping to ramp up the distances when it gets a bit cooler. Good luck and enjoy the GNR - keep us posted x

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to PashleyPedaller]

Thanks Angela and good to hear from you 😊 You’ll be OK on the longer distances I’m sure, simple case of pacing yourself! I’ve be toying with the Brighton Half, lovely running along the promenade plus a daughter lives there 🤗

Take care 😘

[PashleyPedaller Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

My daughter lives in Hove; maybe see you there in February?! I've always fancied running along the prom. Are you fund-raising at the GNR? Can't find your page anywhere - could you post up the link, please? x

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to PashleyPedaller]

That’s because it’s with virginmoneygiving.....

uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fu...

Be good to meet up in Brighton 😊

[Beccym Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

I have done the half twice only one real hill up to Roedean to wave at the posg girls. It was hard last year because beast of the east had just arrived.

There is always Bright10 in October same distance as Great North.

I am doing that and the Great South in October as well as Bright 10 just 2 weeks apart.

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Beccym]

The GNR is a HM Beccy 😊

[Beccym Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Why did I think it was 10? Oh dear.

Good luck

[Beccym Graduate10 in reply to PashleyPedaller]

Are you based in Brighton? My running club does marathon training from early November. You have plenty of time

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to PashleyPedaller]

Hi PashleyPedaller, I missed this. It's lovely to hear you are still enjoying your runs....and planning on doing a HM in February! Good luck with your training, it's a relief that the weather is kinder for runners again isn't it.😊xx

[PashleyPedaller Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Hi Bluebird - it's lovely to hear from you. Yes, I'm working on a HM training plan to fit in with work, etc., at the moment. I must be slightly mad - it will probably be snowing in February x

[GeorgiosA Graduate10]

Oh wow, amazing run! Best of luck with GNR!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to GeorgiosA]

Thank you 😊

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Well done on your longest run, Ted, and good luck for the GNR! 😃🏃‍♂️❤️

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Thank you 😊

[Jennypenny2 Graduate10]

Let us no how you get on .good luck 😁

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Jennypenny2]

Will do, thanks Jenny 😊

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Jennypenny2]

GNR done Jenny 😊x

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

Well done - hope you enjoy the GNR.

Bit of hill training wouldn't go amiss!!

[Wizziewood Graduate10]

That's brilliant Ted, well done! You're an inspiration to us all.

Good luck for the Great North Run ... there's bound to be a few loos along the route!

Look forward to reading your race report.

Go Ted Go!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Wizziewood]

Thank you for the kind words, appreciated 😊

[LittleNell83]

Well done Ted. Good luck for the Great North Run

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to LittleNell83]

Thank you 😊

[Jennypenny2 Graduate10]

Well done TED ,I felt I was on the run with you after reading your post 😁and good luck with the GNR!!!let us all know how you get on .

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Jennypenny2]

I did the GNR on Sunday Jenny 😊

[Jennypenny2 Graduate10]

Yes silly me😁hope it went well.

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Jennypenny2]

Hard work but got round. It’s the Oxford Half I’m doing next month 😊

[Jennypenny2 Graduate10]

Good luck 😁