Happily back up to 10k

[Sadie-runs]

Morning lovely running fiends 👹

What a glorious day for a run in sunny Sarf London today - a misty cool start with the sun breaking through to a beautiful blue sky and warmth as my run progressed. I set out with no distance in mind, just a slow and steady run to see where my legs could take me. Stopped to take pictures, sip water and generally enjoy being out in the early morning fresh air.

After two easy happy runs this week, my legs kept on going and mentally I was also in a good place. E voila! A long run. My last 10k was on 9th Sept, so I was so happy to see I still had it in me. 😊

Hope you all have lovely runs this weekend. Take it easy and enjoy the freedom of being able to run I say. 👏👏👏

Sadie-runs xxx

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Looks lovely! Sounds like a great run, and so early too! I wonder how long it takes before we learn/believe that taking a bit of a rest or a step back doesn't mean we will automatically lose everything we've achieved before?

I'm still sitting waiting to see how a banana has gone down after a very dodgy tummy last night. Had planned a long run along the canal for this morning, but not sure it's advisable to be that far away from home! Looks lovely out there tho... having read your post I just want to get on with it .... maybe I should just chance it

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Oh it was beautiful, Linda. Taking a step back has had so many benefits for me, the best being the enjoyment factor! It’s a head game, running. Hope your tummy has settled enough for you to run. If not my lovely, there’s always tomorrow. 😊 xxx

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Ahh. Tomorrow I have a rare audience with my son (so long as I buy the roast dinner), so not so easy to fit a long run in as well. I did make it out today and my tummy behaved perfectly. It was gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration

[Tbae]

Brillant Sadie.

10K readiness on tap.

You are alive.Boom.🙌

💥🏃‍♀️💥🔥👏👏

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

I feel very alive! Thanks dear Tbae. x

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

What a lovely start to the weekend Sadie - great run, great time and lovely pictures! 🙂🏃🏽‍♀️

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Saturday morning running = perfect for winding down after a hard work week. And thank you. 😘

[David_G]

Hi Sadie, sounds like a lovely run and the photos are great too 🙂👍 It’s a lovely morning out there 🌞😎 I’ve been marshalling at Lloyd Parkrun this morning. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️Lots of shouting out and clapping involved 😀👏👏👏 It was certainly nicer to be in the sun than the shade 😉

I’d recommend being a marshal if you can’t do Parkrun for whatever reason. It’s very rewarding and great fun 😃

Happy running everyone 👍

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

Thanks David. 😘 Sounds like you had a fun morning, too. The sun is glorious today! Park Run is such a great institution - good on you for helping out. 👏👏👏

[Hidden]

Yay, brilliant run dear VRB, and fast too! I knew you’d be back up there!! You’re brilliant, you know that? Still an inspiration too. I love your positive outlook, it’s inspiring! When I’m out running and struggling, I tend to think “if Sadie were here, what would she be saying to me?” Which usually makes me smile

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks buddy! Running makes me a far more positive person than I generally am. 😊 Another positive benefit of running. It didn’t feel fast (and do add on a few more minutes for the water/photo breaks I took). It felt like running meditation, because I tried to maintain a steady pace.

What would I be saying if I was running with you? All kinds of jibber jabber no doubt! But mostly, “come on Neil, you can do this, slow and steady buddy!”

How’s your leg today? xxx

[Hidden in reply to Sadie-runs]

Haha - actually slow and steady is good for me at the moment.

My leg was hurting in the night and hurting this morning, but I took some ibuprofen when I woke up, haven't taken any since and it's been fine. Most odd. If it annoys me too much more I think I might just chop it off!!

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Sounds wonderful! Isn’t it lovely when a good run unfolds itself like that. - Somehow it never ceases to be a delightful surprise! 😄

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Oh it truly is, Elfe. 😊 xxx

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Sadie that sounds a glorious run, and the blue skies today are gorgeous without being too hot. Your 10k was just waiting to happen again , well Done 👍🏃‍♀️👏

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy! 😘 It was one of those life-affirming runs, good for the legs and the soul. 😊 x

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Great run, Sadie, well done! Looks lovely weather there too. xx😃🏃‍♀️❤️❤️

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Thanks MD! It has been a glorious autumn day. 🍂☀️ xxx

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10]

Cooooooool beans! Well done Sadie! I knew you would be back on top quickly!

Gorgeous photos! It was cold this morning too, I hope you wrapped up lol!

X❤️X

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Thanks Mitch! 😘 It was just a short glitch in the Matrix, but I have learned what to do if it happens again! It was chilly, but I soon warmed up. Back to long running tights now, but still in T-shirt! xxx

[Fishypieface Graduate10]

Fabarooney!! Lovely to hear and see! Runs like that are to be savoured, so glad you are feeling the love! Long may it last xxx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Fishypieface]

Yay Fishy! I lost the love for a week and it scared the bejesus out of me. Right back in it now. Hope all is well with you, lovely. xxx

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

That is so great! I love all the pictures, but especially the picture with the mist. Nothing like a brisk morning and a wonderful run to make the day start out perfect!

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thanks Sask! Ah yes, the autumn mists are out in full force now and the park looks so magical first thing in the morning. It was a truly life-affirming run. 😊 xxx

[johnm12 Graduate10]

Lovely post. as you say ET Voila!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Well done, Sadie, only just seen this...you are the 10k queen in my eyes...super duper run my lovely friend xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Aw, thank you darling Bev-lar. xxx