One run - 2 PBs! Thank you Fabienne!

[telford_mike]

Not quite sure how I managed this, but it happened.

Storm 'Fabienne' (I think it was called Bronagh in the UK) came through last night and this morning was really cold - about 6 degrees. The farmers knew this was going to happen, so lots of cows have been moved from the high pastures down to the valley where I run. I've only been running since May, so this is the coldest weather I've ever had to run in. Running jacket on and off I trot. I'm doing my usual 10k out and back along the valley. I like to run negative splits and my usual starting pace is around 7.20/km.

I got to 5k feeling really good and turned for home. Ok Mike, let’s go. Pace now around 6.40/km. It just got better and better, with the last km at 6.22. I knew I'd smashed my PB for10k by miles - just over 3 minutes in fact. When I got home and looked at Garmin Connect I was amazed to see that my homeward leg was also a PB for 5k!

Happy bunny. I love cold weather - thanks Fabienne!

[Catster Graduate10]

Well done. Beautiful scenery and I’m loving the cooler weather for running as well, although my running jacket didn’t stay on for long.

[Ang33333]

Glad you had a good run! Was 3°C in Wiltshire this morning! Beautiful and sunny . Will get a lot colder where you are though......🏂🏂

[telford_mike Graduate10 in reply to Ang33333]

Thanks Ang, bit worried about running when winter comes!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

What a great run Mike. Was the wind behind you on the way home? 🏃‍♂️💨 yes it was cool here this morning but okay once we started running. I think it’s not getting cold after running that is going to be the problem in winter

[telford_mike Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Haha yes, something must have been behind me on the way home, and whatever it was I'd like it again for my next run please!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Nice going Mike! You’re obviously a cold weather kind of fellow, and I tend to agree with you. 👍

Your route does sound gorgeous. Are you there throughout the winter too? What about when it snows?

Brilliant PB’s by the way! You’re on fire! 👏🏃😀💪👍🏃

[telford_mike Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky! Yes, we're here all winter, and we have a dilemma. On one hand, everyone wants it to snow a lot so the skiing's good. On the other hand, if I want to run outside I want mild temps and dry. Don’t know what to wish for!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to telford_mike]

Tons of skiing and a treadmill? 😬

[telford_mike Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Yup, I think that’s the most likely combo 🏃🏻‍♂️⛷😀

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

Cracking stuff Mike, sub-60 10k just around the corner 😀

[telford_mike Graduate10 in reply to UpTheStanley]

I'll settle for sub-70 first 😀

[Hidden]

Well done! Kudos and respect, and i hope the cows didn't chase you.

[telford_mike Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Flick, I might have gone a bit faster if they had 😂

[Hidden in reply to telford_mike]

Haha yes, like me on the run when I landed up in a field with Mr and Mrs cow

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Wooooh hooo Mike!! You smashed it alright! Fantastic! Well done you!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😁❤️

[Jelon]

What a fab feeling - well done 👍🏻

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Yay!! Well done Mike!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😃🏃‍♂️💥❤️

Like you, I’m much preferring the cooler weather for runs. (I even wore leggings instead of shorts for the first time in months on Saturday!)

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Well done to you! Wonderful running and scenery! 😊

[Saartjie Graduate10]

Well done Mike. I think I would run PBs all the time with that valley to inspire me! Great run 💪🙌🏼