Surprise long 15k run on Day 15 of the run streak, very nice though.

[ChrisAllen1]

A lovely sunny day up here in the Noth East and after a morning of boring chores I was itching to get out.

Although i have been doing this 5k a day run streak I thought since it was so nice I might go a bit longer, thinking 7km , maybe 8.

Anyhow I headed off north from Dinnington, first to Horton Grange then carrying on up the narrow country lane that goes to Tramwell Woods near Morpeth.

It was very quiet with barely a car about, the road was undulating, the uphill sections not so steep they were a struggle and the downhill parts just enough to allow me to pick up the pace and before I knew it I had gone 7k all on the same direction, away from home!!!.

So it turned into a long run but that was ok, the breathing was fine throughout and legs only suffered slightly at the very end.

15k at a decent pace and my first long run since November 25th.

Plenty to look at on the way round also as I spotted a Kestrel, a fox, a pair of buzzards and somewhat bizarrely a Little Egret on top of a tree just outside our estate.

Run happy, run safe.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

15k for day 15, you know how you'll have to celebrate Day 50 now, right?!? Just kidding! A great not-so-little run, mid streak with a very decent pace. Nicely done!

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

And as to yoursuggestion for Day 50, errrrr no 😂😂

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Well done, and what a lot of wild animals crossed your path!!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Fantastic Chris, what a running machine you have become...super distance in the midst of your streak...so fit!

Happy running 😊xx

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you, I wanted to get extra in as I fear the streak might be broken tomorrow, I have a raging cold and very strong wind forecast up here tomorrow. We shall see but whatever I will make sure I get the same distance over the 50 days I would have done xx

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Oh I'm sorry to hear that 😷...do look after yourself...

More kudos for that 15k as you are not well though....😚

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Amazing Chris, you’re really on a roll, and was a great time for a 15k 🏃🏃🏃 It sounds like such a wonderful run, and what a good plan, taking advantage of the bonus good weather - not often we get much of that this time of year. 👍 Grey down in the SW, but not too cold and practically no wind for my 5k today. All good!

Happy running! 😀👍

[TedG Graduate10]

Great stuff Chris, 15k on top a a succession of 5k’s is no mean feat.....a rest seems the way to go now, you earned it 🤗

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

I think the lurgy or the weather was always likely to strike at some point considering the time of year, will see how things are tomorrow!!

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Well done on your accidental long run!👏

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Wonderful x

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Great run Chris. Isn’t it great when you ‘accidentally’ go further than planned but still feel good at the end?

[Katnap Graduate10]

Nice! 😸