Joyful 10k

[DebJogsOn]

Inspired by Bluebirdrunner and SaskAlliecat 's posts (which I read before setting out today) about seeking joy in every run I decided to make today's run a longer one (I had been umming and aahhring) and join together two of my more scenic Oxford routes for a dawn run.

And what joy there was - sunrise over the Thames; pink, yellow and blue skies; golden buildings, graceful swans, early morning rowers and to cap it all off a rainbow!

AND an effortless 10k pb AND the first time I've ever felt I could have pushed further at the end of a 10k.

Joyous indeed. Thanks for the inspiration ladies! 😊

Happy weekend running!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Wow....sounds wonderful DebJogsOn ....beautiful photos too...thank God for running eh? And this forum full of inspiring people just like you x

[DebJogsOn in reply to Mummycav]

I love this forum I certainly wouldn't have set out for a longer run if I hadn't read some of the posts on here first.

And it was such a lovely run - so glad I didn't miss it! 😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to DebJogsOn]

I'm so glad you didn't miss it too x 😊

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

What a wonderful start to your weekend Deb! Such beautiful scenes, and you were running comfortably... (but quick enough for a PB!)😆

Swans and A RAINBOW! that puts it in a different league. What a special run, that streak you have done must have played a part and how exciting knowing you were capable of running further!😉

Well done😊xxx

I will have to find and read SaskAlliecats post too!

[DebJogsOn in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

It was beautiful and felt so good. I wish it were possible to know in advance the runs that would be like that (and bottle the feeling after!).

SaskAlliecat's post made we yearn for bright frost mornings - we definitely haven't had enough of those.

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10]

Beautiful photos and what an amazing run! Great time & achievement - you must be feeling on top of the world. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! 🙂

[DebJogsOn in reply to Slinkymalinki]

It was lovely and made me feel less bitter about spending much of the rest of the day working.

Couldn't quite believe the time because although it felt quite pacy - it also felt really comfortable.

Have promised myself that tomorrow is work free and just for me 😊.

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Fantastic and lovely pics!! Good time for 10k and taking pics 🏃👏

[DebJogsOn in reply to Deals1]

I know - seeing the time afterwards almost made me wish I hadn't stopped so much but couldn't have not captured that beautiful dawn.

[Deals1 Graduate10 in reply to DebJogsOn]

Time is great and its good to get the pics 😀

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

What beautiful photos Deb, they really capture your dawn run. Oxfordshire must be so lovely for running. An excellent time for your 10k too - what’s not to like?

[DebJogsOn in reply to Dexy5]

I sometimes forget how lovely it is - familiarity breeds contempt and all that.

It was certainly beautiful this morning 😊.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Such gorgeous pictures! Hard to not find joy with scenery like that. Your run sounds absolutely magical and an effortless 10k pb. What’s not to like. That mini-streak must’ve really agreed with you.

[DebJogsOn in reply to SaskAlliecat]

It's definitely made me feel fitter. Though I so nearly didn't attempt a longer run today after the slog of a 10k I dragged myself last weekend. It was all good paths and pretty flat though to be fair.

A nice hard frost was all that was missing 😊.

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Congratulations on your PB and on your evident enjoyment Deb

[DebJogsOn in reply to JonathanP]

Thank you. It was the kind of run that makes all the difficult ones worthwhile.

[Richard7 Graduate10]

Well done Deb sounds like a great run with more in the tank.

[DebJogsOn in reply to Richard7]

Yes - actually the first time I've really felt that after a 10k 😊. No HMs for me though I don't think!

[Richard7 Graduate10 in reply to DebJogsOn]

You forgot to say .. right now ... Never say never!!

[DebJogsOn in reply to Richard7]

😂🤣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Oh wow Deb, what a fantastic run you had. Those photos! 😍😍 It makes me want to go out and do a 10k today - although it’s blowing a hooley and it’s my rest day so boo! 😅🏃‍♀️

The PB must have been the icing on the cake. Amazing! 👏👏👏👏

[DebJogsOn in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Yes windy here today - glad I was inspired to get out of bed and do my long run yesterday 😊.

[Anniemurph Graduate10]

Oh, those photos! And what a time! A fantastic run, thank you for sharing

[DebJogsOn in reply to Anniemurph]

You're very welcome 😊