Overtaken by dead snails

[Katiepops]

Set off this morning on a 10k which I thought would be so lovely. Weather forecast was for mild, dry weather and my route was flat as a pancake, taking in old landmarks from my c25k days. I decided on a long sleeve top as I had my phone carrier which is annoying in short sleeves but shorts seemed in order according to the met office. I set off with a smile!

I turned into the canal tow path, all was right with the world. The first mile was wonderful, lots of memories of staggering along praying for the next walk part of the app and noting with a grin the trees which had always been cool down target.

2 miles in, I’m starting to not feel the love and it started to rain. 3 miles couldn’t come fast enough and by 4 I was ready to quit. That’s when the snails crawled past! The last 2 were mind over matter. I held on to the ‘slow is better than DNF’ and made it to the end, not a happy bunny.

Really disappointed today, but glad I finished. Definite rest day tomorrow although I am going walking with Alpacas! Time to regroup with the gang for a jolly trail run in the dark on Wednesday night - short and sweet!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🙃

[Bridget007]

Well done 👍🏻 especially for keeping running when you were ready to quit that is true determination 😊😊

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

I honestly believe that these are the runs that matter most - the tough ones when you want to quit...and don't! Well done!👍🙂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Well done for sticking at it Katie. Sounds like my 10k last week when my legs were growing moss - but I gave them a stern talking to and they reluctantly carried me to the end. 💪

Those runs are important as they build mind over matter. I know that if I caved in even once (except if injured), it would be a slippery slope.

So very well done to you today! Have fun walking with alpacas! 🦙 ❤️

[Katiepops Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Totally agree, give in once and it really is a slippery slope. At 5 miles today I just thought that if I stopped now, I’d have to start the whole 10k over again! Don’t know what was wrong today. Some days are just like that I think. But there’s no such thing as a bad run. 😊

[jeffbird Graduate10]

Total empathy- you did it though. And I'm sure I've read that the slower runs are better for building stamina etc. (or maybe I just tell myself that!)

[Deals1 Graduate10]

well done. You still beat the gremlins

I think everyone has runs like that. I know I do!!

Hope you are having fun with the alpacas

[Katiepops Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

I’ve added a pic. Name of Phineas. Very cute

[Wimborne]

You did it 😀😀😀. That’s all that matters. 👍🏃🏼‍♀️🌟

[Wimborne in reply to Wimborne]

Oooo alpacas 🦙. How cute is he.

[Katiepops Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

I know! I want one. But apparently you should have groups of at least 3. Herd animals you see. 🦙😊

[Wimborne in reply to Katiepops]

How big is you garden? 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Well done you... and the snails.. we have to have our day too

[Katiepops Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

🐌&🦙 it’s all about the wildlife!