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Sunday long run...…..longest in a long, long while :)

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I am at last getting into a routine with my runs - Sunday=long, Tuesday=5k Thursday=short 3/4k with hills or intervals. For the last couple of weeks I have managed to do three runs a week and Realfoodieclub you will be pleased with me because I have even done some strength exercises (arms and core)!

Today I woke early and was off out with Squiggy about 6.30. Weather seemed cooler and overcast, although still humid. Warm up walk down to the park and then started running down into the town, along by the harbour where folk were already setting up the Sunday market and to the beginning of the old railway track. Squiggy is able to run off the lead along this track, which is great because he can sniff about, chase pigeons and splash in the river while I jog along at my own pace. I wanted to run at least 10k but hoping to do a bit more. This meant adding extra onto the usual run - I love exploring!

We came to the village at the end of the railway track, under the bridge, up some steep steps and along a narrow footpath onto a lane. Steep lane! But rewarded with view (see photo). Next downhill (Squiggy on short lead!) and through a very pretty village with thatched cottages and lovely gardens. Then more uphill - puff, puff until I spotted a footpath sign, so I thought 'Let's see where this goes?'. It went down the edge of a field and was rather rough and uneven so pace slowed. At the end I came to a narrow lane, not sure where I was so decided to run back up the lane - luckily no vehicles! Eventually we got back to the familiar track and I was feeling good, just a bit of a twinge in the calf sorted out by stopping for a few stretches. Back down the railway track, Squiggy enjoying a run off the lead again, and into town. Across the level crossing, up the steps into the park then a beep from my watch and it said 12k! Yay, it is nearly two years since I last ran that distance!

Happy running everyone :)

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Sounds like a fantastic run and what a great photo - well worth the effort of that steep lane! Well done you. :)

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skysue16Graduate10 in reply to Debston

Thank you, I enjoyed it 😊

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Awesome SS, and Squiggy too of course! 🏃‍♀️ 🐕 ❤️

What a fabulous view and that’s such a great distance. Bet you were chuffed to bits! 👏👏

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skysue16Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Yes, really pleased that I got over 10k and felt ok. Once the cooler weather arrives I plan to very gradually increase the distance.

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to skysue16

Morning... :) That sounds like a great plan... I think I am sticking at 10 ish for the next few weeks until my Spitfire run in September :)

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skysue16Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

Yes, good idea. I just want to try and maintain three runs a week - talking of which I need to get up and go!! Gentle 5k this morning 😊🏃🐾

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Beautiful photograph and what a super run Sue..it is good to know that you are getting into your stride... ( sorry)...:) The run sound just perfect, apart from the hills:) What a location too, the harbour, the cornfields etc etc...If you get lost, would Squiggy have an idea of the right way back home... ? Just wondered:)

Also, just struck me that your runs are so like mine were before small runner in training... and which am getting back to... on different days though...That pattern really works for me, especially the lovely, Sunday runday!

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skysue16Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

Yes, a bit of a puff up the hills but hills are so good for us aren't they 😬! The rest of the route is basically flat. Not sure if I would trust Squiggy to get us home, too many exciting smells and distractions 😁

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Ooh well done Sue! That was very brave heading into unknown territory, it looks and sounds so nice...quite tough work too!😥

A very long run, and kudos too on the arm and core work!💪😊xxx

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skysue16Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Thank you! The strength work is still a chore but I am being rather vain about my 'bat wings ' so that is the incentive 😁

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to skysue16

Me too!😆xx

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