Lovely 15k and if felt like summer (almost)

[ChrisAllen1]

Hello running friends.

Apologies for not being on much the last few days, even though I haven't started my new job yet and was off all last week it was all very busy.

I did get out yesterday and did nearly 15k but that was a run/walk effort just taking in the lovely weather we are enjoying.

Set out for a proper long run this afternoon as I still have quite a few KMs to go to get to my 100 for this month.

The first half of my route found me pounding along the country lanes north and east of Dinnington. Signs of spring everywhere with the hedgerows beginning to bud, blackbirds, robins and even a couple of mistle thrushes singing and a few bluebells and daffodils showing signs of life although I'm sure things are much more advanced further south.

This half of the run felt good and pacey with the only obstacles to dodge being a couple of horse riders but as soon as I came back into the built up areas of Wideopen and Hazelrigg it was back to dodging cars, dogs and pedestrians, hopping on and off kerbs and waiting for green traff lights.

My rhythm went as, at the end, did my legs and I just missed getting the overall pace below 7 minutes per km which is always a target on long runs for me.

Still an enjoyable run though and long may this weather continue.

Hopefully everyone has been able to get out and enjoy it.

Run happy, run safe.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Lovely run Chris, very well done - and yes what an incredible day it’s been today. It’s nice being able to run with no layers at last. 👍

Parkrun tourism for me today. Loads of fun! 🏃‍♀️😀

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Meant to do Park run but slept in 😂😂, glad you got out there.

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Great pace given you were out yesterday too! I agree - it was a joy running in today's weather. I hit my 100k for the month this morning, nice to get that out of the way early for once

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Thanks, still 13k to go but should be OK.

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Definitely still time for 13K Think I will be struggling for my March target - I was just a bit too enthusiastic at the end of last year when I was still full of New Year resolution

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

There are 5 full weekends in March though!!

[Wimborne]

Great distance Chris and you no doubt would get your pace if you’d had less obstacles on the way back. 😀

[Bridget007]

Well done 15k! It was a really lovely day for a run today ☀️ 🌷💐🌸🌼

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Bridget007]

Thanks a lot Bridget