Good things come slow... Paul ... I did this one for you...

[Oldfloss]

...especially in ( distance) running.

Bill Dellinger got it right..

I ran today... it was a rotten route... it had roadworks... a ravine of a hill that I nearly rolled down, a really, relentless slog of a hill to climb back up... and rain... lots of it!!!

But... it was relaxed... I took my time... I listened to my body... I heard what it said...I ran the run at my, oh so, well known pace and I had a really slow few Ks, where I just took it as it came

This run was for you paul1960 ... and just look how I slowed down in Lap 4 I had to!

And Paul. when I was wet through and hungry... I went home too

[Bridget007]

Wow 13k! That is a long way!! Well done 👍🏻 😃 I tried to run faster the other day in anticipation of doing my first park run this Saturday I just wanted to be faster! I hated it, I wasn’t that much faster for what felt like an enormous amount of effort and my calf hurt! So today I plodded slower than normal and loved every minute of it 🐌

[theoldfellow in reply to Bridget007]

That's the way to do it! Slow is good. At least until later (How much later depends on lots of things)...

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to theoldfellow]

It is.... and then you do build up, so that the speed is there, if, and when you need it...a bit like overtaking in a car really!

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Bridget007]

I just let the legs do the talking... well done youx

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Nice running! The stats and your words really show your fitness level... you had to slow down in split 4... look what you did after you recovered! Very inspirational.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

You are lovely... that makes me feel like a proper runner

[theoldfellow]

Amazing number Oldfloss. Maintaining 8ish/Km over 13Km is really strong.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to theoldfellow]

Is it???

I am just grateful that even when I choose daft routes. these legs carry me forward

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well done, Oldfloss! Hills, roadworks and rain too - but you carried on doing what you love!, regardless! Enjoy your rest day/ days - very well earned!🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you my friend... x I will get there... !

Rest day tomorrow is cycling the route of my HM...with Mr OF... we are taking a picnic... and I suspect that the cycling will be easier than the running... but.. I know the route, have walked and cycled it many times... so it will be fun

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Hope it goes well! 🙂🚴‍♀️

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks you, no rain forecast.. always a bonus x

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10]

I'm gonna frame this post as a reminder! Love love love this post Floss 💕🏃‍♀️🦋👊

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Thanks you... it is a hackneyed phrase of mine but I do believe it.x

Hope all is good with you x

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you - taking a week off after lots of aches and niggles 😣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Wow OF, 13k and the talk of HM. You’ll be leaving little old me for dust, snailing away doing 10k or less! Really well done! 🏃‍♀️😀👍💪🙌❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you... I am just trying to get back on track after the bad weather.. though today was so wet and chilly! Yesterday I was outside with a sun hat on!

I need to get on with some longer runs for my HM... but you know me, I won't be rushed

🐌🐌🐌

[TailChaser Graduate10]

Lovely post Floss, I really need to listen to your mantra if I’m ever going to do more than 11km 🤗👏

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to TailChaser]

For me it is the only way... blimey it was wet... and my legs are aching a tad now... cycling tomorrow though.. I am going to cycle the HM route and we are taking a picnic too! Thanks you... hope all is well

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

That’s an excellent idea, I hope the weather is kind to you and your picnic. It’s been a very soggy day here too, glad I did my run yesterday.

All fine here thanks 😊 Eldest kitten says 👋 btw (he just hovered over my shoulder) 😁

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to TailChaser]

Hi Alex Wave, wave !

It was a good picnic, thank you... but bitterly cold.. and the tunnels on the Monsal Trail were positively icy!

[Wimborne]

What a perfect run😀😀.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Wimborne]

It was different xx

[Irish-John Graduate10]

Oh well done OF

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Irish-John]

Thanks you..wet soggy..wonderful!

[Runningroni Graduate10]

Well done OF. This is why you inspire the rest of us. Enjoy your picnic.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Runningroni]

You are really kind... I only posted the picture, to show how we do slow down and it is perfectly fine to do that..

I shall enjoy my picnic thank you.. a tad dull and overcast today, but no rain in Bakewell! xxx

[Sandyscroll Graduate10]

Very well done!😀 That sounds like a 'mind over matter' run where the prize is just knowing you did it!... And you did!! 😀🎉👏👏👏

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Sandyscroll]

Thanks you..it was a tad trying in parts, but mainly I posted the run, to show that we do slow down in runs.. and it's fine.... some folk still worrying about not moving quickly all the time

I did do it.. and I'm dry now:)xx

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

It might have been a rotten route Floss but you did it 💪💪 A great run.

I hope it was afterwards when the podiatrist worked her magic on those hard worked feet 🙂 xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Irishprincess]

I did.. and my feet are okay...I shall not do that particular run again.. although as someone said.. character building Thanks x

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

You have more character than almost anyone I know 🙂 xxx

[grumpyoldgirl]

Thank you so much for posting this, Floss! When I (eventually) start to increase my distance, I'll have a mental picture to hold on to, to remind me it's ok to run at a manageable speed for me! 🐌

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

So true...I would not have posted my info , but some folk do worry about whether they should be running at the same pace through all runs and are a tad afraid of slowing it down..not me... I am always ready for a breather Thank you... x

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Another really strong run Floss!Go you...

I hope you have a lovely cycle ride and picnic on the Monsal trail today. Geat idea!

Watch out bunny rabbits...Floss coming through 🐇...Ding ding...( no bicycle emogi)

😊xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

I had a great time..but blooming cold! Xx

[Katnap Graduate10]

Nice running Oldfloss! My first non-stop 13k took over 2 hours. And that was January this year.

It seems you are already warmed up for longer distances! Good luck with your next big run! 😸

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Katnap]

Blimey..hope for me yet then! Next one Monday I think xx

[Katnap Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I could have walked it quicker! 😁

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Katnap]

Not sure I could have... but then I am ancient