Went out to do 9 slow kms after a couple of weeks of hard runs. I did 10km. Despite being a slower run I seem to have speeded up in general so average pace was around 7mins per km, which is great for me. It felt easier than the previous couple of weeks which have seemed hard. I’ve taken more rest days because of the weather and eaten some carbs because I felt starving. Rest days obviously suit me 😁
I ran up the steps between 8-9km and it was fine! Just 38 of them, but still!
Good job Baddie. It's amazing how we feel so good just after a couple of extra rest days. I planning to do Parkrun tomorrow then my first 10k run on Tues
Brilliant! Well done Baddie 👊🏃♀️
Great run BTP. Definitely a chocolate moment!😊
Hmm, errr, I find there aren't many days that don't have chocolate moments....
Quite right too.....there has to be some payback for all the pain! (chomps on favourite chocolate ginger biscuit) 😋
We have the same taste!
Nobody mentioned that Chocolate was allowed? When did this happen? I must make up for lost time. Point me towards Cadburyworld immediately. Next someone will be saying you can have your cake and run with it.
Ah...you noticed my confession. In fairness I got down to my desired weight and then did a careful calculation as to calories in and out on each run so I knew exactly how much chocolate I could eat without reversing the process. Or .... I just eat chocolate...take your pick 😋🍫🍫🍫
And, ever since I've been 'the grown up' I've been allowed to eat my pudding first (i.e. before my mains). See, there is something good about having to be grown up 😉
Steps is steps.... go you!!!
Wow you run up those steps, impressive! Am pleased you had a good run today. It’s funny how the less one tries the more one manages with less effort. There might be something in a relaxed but controlled run...
Funny how my fast and slow all come out about the same 😀
Yes! Have you read about the run /walk method?
No. Should I?
Just wondered. It’s a theory that if you walk a little between runs, your muscles relax and recuperate and so in the end especially on long distances you can make better times that if you run the whole way.
Just like kids do naturally...
Yes that’s true!
Isn't great when you head off for a leisurely run just for the pleasure of it without any pace intended only to return & find your average pace has just naturally improved over the course of time... Best feeling 💪.... Go pirates!!!
I think the reps up hill once a week are paying off 😉
It's so flat in my area, there's not a hill for miles! Need a running holiday!
I wish I lived where you live 😂😂 you're more than welcome to spend the weekend at our house. We're surrounded by hills...
Well done!!!
I’m dead impressed with you running up all those steps BaddieThePirate. What a great run for you. 🏴☠️ 🏃♀️👏🏻👏🏻
Me too. I run up and down the steps at work now too
Fantastic Baddie! Just 38 steps she says! What a star!! 💫 well done!! 😍❤️
Well done to you! 😊 Brilliant!
Well done Baddie! Glad to hear that the stairway to heaven is paying off! 😀
Sometimes when you get to steps you just want to keep the rhythm going.
And I like the distance pace.! I feel like I can just go on and on without getting our of puff at 7min/km. 😁
Great Run BTP 😀. Carbs and rest are perfect combo for you.
Crikey! Look at those steep steps! 👍
Great effort 💪👊
Well done Baddie, awesome run indeed - but “just” 38 steps? Crikey, how many steps do you usually do? 😳😨😳 That is a seriously impressive number in my book! 👊👏💪🏃♀️
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Wow - steps 😳. Impressive.
One step short of a bad film?! 😁 And you had already run for 8k, well goodness gracious you must have calves of steel after all your hill work! That's brilliant, you must be pretty chuffed with that.
Calves were tight after that run, which I wasn't expecting. I think I've got a lot more hill work to do before anything turns to steel!
You're far too modest 😊 I haven't run for two weeks after a cold virus thingy, and my calves are very much not steel! 🤔
I hope you feel better soon
Getting thanks, just posted today's "run" 😊
No such thing as "just" we all started just running for a minute or just running for 1 Km. Just running up 38 steps is a fine achievement in my mind. Well done.
You are absolutely right, and thank you.
Great run and a good work out up those steps! Well done!🙂
It was not a fluke... ran 10Km again!
Brighton 10km race cancelled 😔 
Just did 10km this a.m.
Accidentally went over 10km! 
Getting to 10km without a programme
