First 13k done

[Jay66UK]

Off the back of the excitement of the Isabel Trail parkrun in Stafford yesterday I went out and ran a 13k this morning. I took active measures to remain hydrated and energised through the run and it seemed to work - my legs weren’t fresh by the end but they remained more alive than my recent 11 and 12k efforts.

Reaching my turn point is just near to the Middlewood Way which some local to here will know. This opens up a range of options if I can manage to go further in the future...or I can stay on the A6 towards Hazel Grove.

Enjoy your next run x

[Goforitmama Graduate10]

13 must be a lucky number for you! Well done!!

[HoagyM Graduate10]

Terrific work Jay, well done - you’re ramping up the pace/distance very nicely 👏👏👏

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10]

Woah there! 13?? Thats 3 more than you told me you were gonna do! Well done Jay 🤗👊 I'm back on the Isabel tomorrow morning before I head back to Essex on Tuesday 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

He did amazingly.. I stopped at 10!! Enjoy your run tomorrow... !!! x

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

He did do great, he always does 😊 And you did 10!! That's so impressive too- thank you it won't be a long one for me tomorrow (no change there!) but I shall be reminiscing 😊xx

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

It’s not how far you run but what you get from it. 5k is still a good run.

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Ooh if only I had my little emoji with the rolling eyes 😂 5k is certainly good enough for me and fortunately I buzz easily 😊🐝 but 13!13!?? Let me be impressed 🤗 (and you Clooney, have your moment!) x

[Katnap Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Well done Oldfloss! 🏃🏃🏃😁

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Katnap]

Thanks you.... I need to stop starting my runs by going up a blinking long hill!!!

[Katnap Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Go with the flow. Ride that high.

Now take some well earned recovery time! 😁

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Great running Jay....what a super distance and after yesterday's Parkrun extravaganza too!

What a strong runner you have become💪soooo pleased for you. Run tall Jay, you rock!😎xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

... and he is so lovely too!!!!

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I'm starting a Jay fan club 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

I'll join...

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I've already joined you Floss 😊

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Oh my.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Well done Jay! Great going - Saturday’s parkrun must have put a spring in your step

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Great work Jay.... you did brilliantly...I just did a 10K...steadily... I have to say these old legs felt it a bit after yesterday! xxx

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Oooh well done Floss...gosh you are all made of strong stuff!

( remember rest days?😄😅😥😥😥)

Hope you enjoyed most of it 😊xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Ha ha.... what are they ?

I was okay... and enjoyed it...but for the life of me cannot think why I keep starting my runs by going up the longest grinding hill around!!! Just loopy I guess!

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss. My calves and knees are certainly aware that I’ve run this weekend!

[Katnap Graduate10]

Happy running! Well done Jay!

Hydration afterwards I find really helps with recovery too. I think it was UnfitNoMore who passed on that helpful tip.

Before suffering my 'rhabdo' attack I didn't take much notice but now I use the colour of my (ahem) water as a guide to hydration levels.

😸 Katnap 😸

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

It was our chat yesterday led me to run with the water bladder today. And it certainly helped, so thanks!

[Katnap Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Sounds like you're gaining confidence to go further? Go you! 🏃🏃🏃👏👏👏💪

[Hidden]

Well done Jay, Your brilliant and doing anazing. Xx

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Cheers, Rachey - Week 2 coming for you? Enjoy it x

[Hidden in reply to Jay66UK]

yes, starting w2 in the morning, cant wait Xx

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Brilliant Jay. You’re quietly creeping your way to a HM aren’t you? You’ll do it too. 👊

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Working towards 10 miles and take it from there...

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Woo hoo! Great distance, fab run! 👏👏👏

[Deals1 Graduate10]

13k !! Well done 👌👍😁🏃

[Bridget007]

Wow 13k! That is a long way! I can only dream 🙂

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Wow! Jay, thats really impressive, especially the day after the parkrun. Fantastic! 👍

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

You are an inspiration Jay. Well done. 👍

[Runningroni Graduate10]

Well done Jay, that was amazing. The 18k you did over the weekend is 11.185miles so I think you will soon reach your 10mile goal.

Great job.

[Wimborne]

That’s just brilliant Jay. Well done 👍👏👏😀

[grumpyoldgirl]

👏🦊 sorry couldn't find a silver one 😉

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

You don’t want to listen to Flaraflarkin - I think she’s overdue her next Specsavers appointment.

(Other high street opticians are available.)

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Jay66UK]

😁

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Oi I heard that!!😂

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Hearing aid batteries sorted then?

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

😲😲😲 You wait til I see you again!! 😛

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

You’ll have to get faster to catch me!

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

😲😲😲😲😂😂😂

Anyway Clooney I have a go-faster plan that I'm going to work on! So watch out!🤗

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Wow! Nicely done Jay! You guys all rocked not only the VRB meetup, but the next day, too! Superstars galore!!!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well Done Jay. After a year of running it’s ok to do 2 runs on the trot. I’ve never had the inclination myself, but you’re doing great and I think your new plan of increasing distance is working for you. Once you do 10 miles the Great South Run is available to you.