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

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...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 :)

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Bridget007

Wow 13k! That is a long way!! Well done πŸ‘πŸ» πŸ˜ƒ 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 🐌

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theoldfellowβ€’ in reply toBridget007

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

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply totheoldfellow

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!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toBridget007

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

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10

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.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toUnfitNoMore

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

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theoldfellow

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

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply totheoldfellow

Is it???

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

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Sandraj39Graduate10

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!πŸ™‚

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toSandraj39

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 :)

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Sandraj39Graduate10β€’ in reply toOldfloss

Hope it goes well! πŸ™‚πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toSandraj39

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

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FlaraflarkinGraduate10

I'm gonna frame this post as a reminder! Love love love this post Floss πŸ’•πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ¦‹πŸ‘Š

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toFlaraflarkin

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

Hope all is good with you x

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FlaraflarkinGraduate10β€’ in reply toOldfloss

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

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

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! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ’ͺπŸ™Œβ€οΈ

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

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:)

🐌🐌🐌

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TailChaserGraduate10

Lovely post Floss, I really need to listen to your mantra if I’m ever going to do more than 11km πŸ€—πŸ‘

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toTailChaser

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 :)

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TailChaserGraduate10β€’ in reply toOldfloss

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 πŸ‘‹ btw (he just hovered over my shoulder) 😁

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toTailChaser

Hi Alex :) Wave, wave !

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

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Wimborne

What a perfect runπŸ˜€πŸ˜€.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toWimborne

It was different xx

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Irish-JohnGraduate10

Oh well done OF :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toIrish-John

Thanks you..wet soggy..wonderful!

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RunningroniGraduate10

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

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toRunningroni

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

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SandyscrollGraduate10

Very well done!πŸ˜€ That sounds like a 'mind over matter' run where the prize is just knowing you did it!... And you did!! πŸ˜€πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toSandyscroll

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

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IrishprincessGraduate10

It might have been a rotten route Floss but you did it πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ A great run.

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

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toIrishprincess

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

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IrishprincessGraduate10β€’ in reply toOldfloss

You have more character than almost anyone I know πŸ™‚ xxx

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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! 🐌

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

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

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

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 πŸ‡...Ding ding...( no bicycle emogi)

😊xxx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toBluebirdrunner

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

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KatnapGraduate10

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! 😸

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toKatnap

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

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KatnapGraduate10β€’ in reply toOldfloss

I could have walked it quicker! 😁

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toKatnap

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

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