I’m going to grumble. 😩🙄😠

[cheekychipmunks]

Don’t get me wrong VRBs, I love running and I love warmth. But enough already! 🥵🏃‍♀️ I know I’ll be eating my words when I’m forced to go to the gym in the winter and grind out 4 miserable kms on the treadmill (tried 5k on it once. Hideous) 🏃‍♀️

I postponed my 18k attempt this morning because I knew there’d be a higher than average chance of me failing - and that would have cheesed me off no end. Instead I went for a “nice little 5k” along the towpath. Ha. Nice? It was scorching, with only some small stretches of shade. Even my dog was seeking out the river for a drink. 🐕

So I’m going to admit it guys, I didn’t enjoy my run this morning. I’ve been reading about some of you having torrential rain. Where are you? I’m coming! 💦💦💦

As punishment for my joke positive splits - check them out, they couldn’t be much more positive could they?!! 😅😅, I made myself do an extra 1k to prove that I’m not a total wet blanket. It was better, at 7:22, which is more like it. Felt slightly better after that. 😀

Anyway, here’s hoping it’s cool enough for 18k on Wednesday, or later in the week. I’d like to do it this week if possible, no real reason. Do a rain dance for me please guys! ❤️💦❤️

[Couchpotato2]

Very nice negative splits, textbook really! Well done for getting out and doing a 5km, some days you need to cut your losses.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Oh if only they’d been negative CP2! I wouldn’t be grumbling about those! I know, 5k is still 5k. 😀

[Couchpotato2 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Ah sorry cldnt see clearly on my phone; a pretty graph nonetheless! 5km is far and is more than 0. There will be a right time for your 18km

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Haha yes, it’s a lovely attractive graph, shame it’s “upside down” though! 😅😅😅

[lexi6 Graduate10]

It’ll cool down soon Cheeky. Picture me, right now woodburner roaring, pouring with rain outside, wheat bag on back, (old niggle) and electric blanket on. Here’s some from Enzed for you 💦☔️💦💦

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Ooo thanks, I can almost feel it Lexi, and it sounds wonderful! Seriously, I don’t mind winter running at all, except the short days. Stay warm (and I’ll try to stay cool!) ❤️

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you 🥰

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Hopefully you’ll enjoy it being warm and sunny when you get here. I expect you’re looking forward to it like crazy! ❤️

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

5 more sleeps! ✈️ 😎

[Jell6 Graduate10]

18k?!!!

Change your name to cheekychipgump!

😂😂

North West, ok today but rained all weekend, day and night, rain again forecast for most of the week.🌧🌧

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Hahaha yes, that would be a good name wouldn’t it Jell! 😅 No way I could have done 18k today. 5k (plus 1k) was more than plenty. 👍

So I’m guessing you’ve had it with rain? Send me some if you like. 😀💦😀

[Jell6 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

No I went out in it yesterday, 5k, happily drenched 🌧🌧🌧🌧you can have some though 🌬🌬🌬🌬🌧

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Sounds amazing! 💦😀👍

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

The good old English summer eh? Hey, you did 5k, so don’t beat yourself up too much. Your 18k will come when the time is right 😀 We set off in drizzle at 4.30am. Now approaching Paris and it’s 27.5c and sunny. Going to have to start getting up early again if I’m going to stand a chance in the Dordogne!!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks Sandie, I’m looking at the forecast and Wednesday promises to be grey with a little drizzle if I go early enough. So that’s my plan at the moment. 😀

Hope you get some coolish runs in! 🏃‍♀️🤞😀

[Tartancat Graduate10]

It's going to rain tomorrow and Wednesday Cheeky!

I feel exactly the same as you - we both graduated in last year's heatwave, so we're both used to the heat, but OMG, rain is so much easier to run in!

Good luck with your 18k 🏃‍♀️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Tartancat]

Oh yes it certainly is TC! I can’t wait for even a drizzle, let alone a deluge, to run in. Fingers crossed for Wednesday in my case. Hopefully you’ll get treated to some cooler weather soon too! 🤞😀

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I know cheeky, we are putting off our short run till later. It’s not you - there’s a difference between doing c25k in it last year to knocking out your long distances. Have a good water drink up, and forget the meh run.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy, I suppose last year we weren’t comparing our distance/times with our previous runs. We just had to run for a few pre determined minutes and be proud - which we were, and it was great. 😀

This year we’ve changed our goalposts!

Hope you two get a cooler run later. I’m hoping the grey forecast for Wednesday materialises! 🤞🤞🤞

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

Sending you positive waves, cheeky They'll probably arrive as it starts raining …..

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to UpTheStanley]

Much appreciated UTS! I absolutely can’t wait to run in the rain. 💦💦 It seems ungrateful to be complaining about lovely weather, but when you have to run ......... 🙄🙄

[Oldlady57]

Nice & cool where l live cheeky, about 20 degs lol No running for me today just a dip in the hot tub 😂😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldlady57]

Oh lovely OL! But the thought of a hot tub to me at the moment sounds ..... 😱😱😱😱😱😅😅😅

[Oldlady57 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

We’ve turned down the temp so not so hot🤣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldlady57]

That’s something then! Enjoy it, I do love hot tubs, but only on skiing holidays! 😀

[Oldlady57 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

🤣🤣🤣

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Smart move to rearrange your runs this week and postpone your 18k for hopefully cooler days. We're also in a heat wave, making running a challenge. But slow and slower yet and getting out earlier will get it done. Be kind to yourself. This heat makes running hard and it isn't time to push yourself. Walk if you need to, take water, seek shade if you are so fortunate to have any in your run route.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Aww thanks Sask. ❤️ Compared to your heatwave, ours is non-existent this week (it was baking last week though - mid 30’s), but I feel the heat anyway, and anything over 20 degrees is uncomfortable for me. I know, I’m a pansy! 😅🙄 This morning it was slightly warmer than that and now it’s 25 degrees (luckily not running now!), but there was little shade and an unhelpful warm breeze.

It explains why I dislike the treadmill so much in the winter. Just so 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I'm the same. I overheat on the treadmill. I really enjoyed the breeeze on last week's long run, but I remember a particularly hot run last year where when I hit the top of the hill, it was like someone had turned the furnace on full blast! So not refreshing! We're supposed to be around 30 all week. Too hot. I much prefer low to mid twenties and teens for running.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

I personally like 10 degrees and below, grey and drizzly! How sad is that?! 🙄😅🙄

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Not sad, just great running weather!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

💦🏃‍♀️👍

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

20c up here CC. We had a drizzly morning but I missed it because I had a job to do. I thought it felt quite cool...until I stepped outside. I think it is just survival model when the weather is like this. We should have temperature adjusted times. I abandoned any thoughts of a long run today. Getting a bit worried as it is now 17 days since my 13k! Well done on getting out there. Our friends hate the heat 🌞..............☂️🐌☂️🐌☂️🐌☂️🐌.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

What a good idea BC, temperature adjusted times! 👏👏👏😀

Do you think you’ll manage to get a long run in this week? I’m trying to keep momentum by upping mine every 2-3 weeks, and I *think* Wednesday should be ok. 🤞💦

Too right, our little 🐌 🐌 🐌 hate this hot weather malarkey. So hot in their shells (it’s how I feel too!) 🥵🥵

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thought I would try Thursday. It looks like 18c max and a bit drizzly up here. Ideal: nothing compared to the torrent of Saturday which was fun to be out in! I will probably go for an early start too as we are due to go out for lunch with friends. I thought I would go for a slow 5k today but my legs had other ideas. They were still programmed to Tasha time from Saturday and ran 33 minutes dead! Totally out of control; I am ashamed of myself. Partly the physios' fault. She showed me a new lunge which encourages you to pick up your leg more when you push off and carry it through higher, engaging hips and glutes more and putting less strain on the calves. Big thing is my "injured" knee and calf stiffened up a bit after Saturday's run, but it feels great today. So maybe ready for a slow ( if my legs do as they are told) longer effort. I will probably set the watch for 10k and see how I feel if I get there. You know how it is; I am in a rush to get back on the 10 mile trail, but that is a sure way to repeat the injury! I am backing you for an 18k this week 👏👏👏👏👏👏🥇🥇🥇👍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Ooo I like the sound of your lunges - all those things I need to learn to do too! You’re turning into a speed demon BC! You’re shedding 🐌🐌 left, right and centre!

Ok, you’re on. You’ve inspired me with your backing to get out and do 18k on Wednesday. 💪 It’s the coolest day of the week, and next week looks pretty warm too, so it’ll be my best chance. I’ll back you for Thursday. Deal? 😀👍

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Deal CC, we are good to go. Wimping out isn’t in our vocabulary! (As opposed to the occasional strategic adjustment of target to take account of uncontrollable external factors). Sir Humphrey Appleby would be proud! 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Hidden]

18k! 😲... That's what the thought of running 18k does to my face 😲 That is some serious distance Cheeky.

I can't believe I've entered the London Marathon. 42km! What. Am. I. DOING! 🤦‍♂️ I think I might actually cry if i get accepted. 😥

[Jell6 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Check out the badge Hidden 🎊🎉🎊🎉. Crikey a marathon is never going to be on my horizon, but how well have you done?!. So impressive.

[Hidden in reply to Jell6]

It shouldn't be on my horizon Jell, it was a moment of madness that I could seriously regret. 😄 Yeah, must admit I'm liking the badge... Thanks for cheekychipgump as well, that really did make me laugh. 🤣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Fancy a laugh? Want something to brighten your evening? *I’ve entered it too*!!! 🤣🤣

What’s that I hear? Loud guffawing? You’re welcome! 😅😅

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I know you've entered! I think you inspired me to do it! It's your fault. 🤣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Oooops! 🤣🤣🤣

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

She does that clubberlang- you need to watch her 😂😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

😈😅😈

[Oldlady57]

Crazy bunch!! You must be runners🤣🤣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldlady57]

Yes, that would be us! 🙋‍♀️😅

[Katnap Graduate10]

Stay positive.... erm

Stay negative... erm

Do what works/ feels good! 👍

🐱 Katnap 🐱