My longest run yet!

[Sadie-runs]

Morning lovely running fiends!

After an amazing meal out last night (with wine 😬), I really didn’t know how my long run would go this morning, but I was feeling determined, and managed to get out by 8am (late for me!)

Beautiful weather - sunny with a breeze. Met a lovely elderly couple power walking at one point and the gentleman kindly stepped to one side and cheered me on, saying “you can do it, keep going sweetheart!” Warmed the cockles of my heart it did.

After my 11k last Saturday, I really wanted to see if I could go a bit further. It wasn’t easy, I had to really dig deep the last 3km, but I am so happy with the result. Gawd, these longer runs really take some mental resilience! Thank god for Madonna on my playlist; Like a Prayer came on just when I needed it on the final stretch and I managed to belt out a few lines whilst running lol!

Happy Sunday all. I am going to reacquaint myself with the couch today. 😁

Sadie-runs xxx

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10]

Yay yay yay!!! Well done Sadie! Fantastic effort! Are you starting to fuel / drink on the longer runs now? (If not, might be an idea to help on the last few km’s)

Big love and happy Sunday ❤️❤️🎉🏃‍♂️X

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Thanks dearest Mitch! 😘 I do take water with electrolytes, but no fuel yet. A banana an hour before I run. I wonder at one point/distance I should consider taking a snack - and what?! I don’t fancy gels. 🤑

Hope all is well with you, buddy! xx

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

All good here, only managed 1 Run this week, was in pain (after the race last w/e) and back half of the week was a bit mental, did a 3km on Thursday more out of guilt than anything else! Lol.

How about taking a square of flapjack or a nut bar (or something like those?) I guess you’d need to have it around 30/40 minutes in to get the benefits later?

Someone said to me last week, when you hit 10k you start to find out more about yourself / body etc and what works and doesn’t work for you both on how to prepare and how to fuel the run.

You are doing brilliantly x

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to LoungeLizaard]

It’s okay to take time out now and again, especially after a race. Does your legs the power of good!

Hmmm, yes, I think I would find something like a flapjack more palatable! Thanks for the tips, Mitch!

Sadie 😘

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well Done Sadie. Enjoy that couch, you deserve it after 12k. I’m also on the couch on my rest day watching all those amazing runners at the GNR. I’ve never watched it as a runner before. Hope all our forumites are doing well today.

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks dear Dexy. I watched the start of the GNR and it was awe inspiring seeing all those plucky runners lined up! Cannot wait to hear how our HU pals did. xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Wowzers Sadie-runs , there’s no stopping you is there?? That’s a fab run & even though the last 3kms were tough you had your determined head on & carried on, what a great way to start the day!! Enjoy the comfort of the couch today...but don’t get too comfy!! Lol x

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you lovely Bev-lar (as you will forever be known in my head now lol!) I am not sure where I am going with all this distance lark...maybe half marathon! But maybe not. I am shattered now! xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Lol...I’ll answer to that!!! 😉..doesn’t matter where you’re going with the distance does it? You’re enjoying it & that’s what matters xxx

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Well done you, great to see you back out there with a pretty impressive distance! Looks like pretty decent weather too, overcast and drizzly for me...

I love the whole “digging deep thing”. Not at the time, but afterwards the sense of achievement is just amazing. That, coupled with that lovely feeling from the muscles that say they’ve had a good workout, is fantastic.

You’re doing so great Sadie, still inspirational, as if there was ever any doubt

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Neil my love. Weather was perfect (though I would have been happier with a few degrees cooler to be honest). Feeling quite exhausted now, still a long way to go in terms of my fitness levels, but am so happy to have reached 12km in one piece! 😂 Hope you are well - you been out this weekend? xxx

[Caseycooks Graduate10]

Fantastic effort! Especially after a good night out. I am just building up to going out for a long run this afternoon but I’m looking at 10K and no further!

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Caseycooks]

Thank you CC! 10km is a nice distance; hope you had a good run. I think I’m back to 10km next week - that leaves me energised, but after 12k today I am exhausted and done for! x

[Lorijay Graduate10]

Wow Sadie that's brilliant. Can hear the determination in your post, well done!! Recover well

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Lorijay]

Thanks lovely Lori. 😘

[linda9389 Graduate10]

That looks like a brilliant run Sadie. Very well done. I'm hoping to try for 12k again tomorrow - I found my first one last week really hard so am hoping the next one will be easier- maybe I will look for Madonna to take with me 😀😀😀

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

It was one to remember, Linda! Thank you. Good luck for your next 12k - slow and steady! 😘

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Ooooh Sadie!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽! That is just phenomenal! What a run!! 😃 And with singing too!! Amazing! Well done!! 🤩😍

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

😊😊😊 Thanks Fab! I love singing and running (when I can manage it!) xxx

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Well you’ve certainly managed a lot Sadie!! Brilliant!! 🤩❤️

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Superb run, well done ✅✅✅

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Cheers Ju! x

[Sarakc Graduate10]

Very well done! Looks like a beautiful morning there too! 😀🏃‍♀️👏

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Sarakc]

Thanks Sara! It has been a lovely day, bit breezy though! 😘

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10]

Wow! That's amazing! Beautiful scenery & good timing especially after some indulgence the night before. Enjoy the couch this afternoon.

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Thanks Slinks! x

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Go Sadie go! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

You did well to keep that pace up. It’s why you’re having to dig deep. The last few Ks are the point at which I feel I could just keep going. And I’m sure it’s because I’m a slow runner.

But 12k so soon after reaching 10 is utterly brilliant. You are amazing.

Love the photos too. Very inspiring post xxx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Aw, thank you my lovely. I am going to keep working on slowing my long run pace; that’s my next goal. 😁 xxx

[Fishypieface Graduate10]

OMG! You are really nailing this long distance lark! Very well done - half marathon here you come! xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Fishypieface]

Oh I don’t know about that lol! But thank you, FPF! I am certainly enjoying the challenge of seeing how far I can go without something falling off. 😁 xxx