What a crisp morning it is too! But...no rain, so pretty good conditions (I tell myself) π.
I was feeling a bit stiff yesterday after Saturdayβs tempo run, so I was a little unsure about how I would feel today or if I should have another rest day. Going out in all weatherβs is one thing, but this body needs to be working well. π
I have a 2k recovery run on my plan and the recommended pace is 9 something (I know, more like a walk), which is actually pretty hard to do, so off I go to see how slow I can go. I have gloves today and that little essential key to get back in the house π€π.
Slow, slow, slow! ππ½ββοΈππ½ββοΈππ½ββοΈ Back up the higgeldy, piggeldy, hilly run path, but by choice and without any concern today. Itβs gonna be slow on purpose, so why not?π!
Iβm enjoying it so much, thereβs 2 breakouts of singing π§ π€ πΆ and running in step to the music ππ½. I realise that hasnβt happened in a while π. It wasnβt as slow as recommended, but it was slow. Then I hear youβre in your last minute of the run now π². Iβm still on the outward phase π! Well...whatβs a girl to do, but carry on and run back ππ½ββοΈπ. On my way back I see a lovely black and white cat, running towards me. I sort of expected it to move off in another direction, but clearly Iβm no threat as he/she just keeps on coming and even looks at my feet as he/she is passing with a look that I could swear said βMmm...could do with some improvementsβ π€£! That made me laugh to myself. I had a wonderful total 4K run ππ½ββοΈ!
I even decide to take a walk around the little park near home. Trying to follow the old C25K principles to help build up stamina for the next run. I do my stretches in the park and as I walk around I notice thereβs still a puddle. So, I turn backπ€! No icy water or mud today! Iβve done my bit!! π Time for home! π‘
Happy running Runners! β€οΈ
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They sure are, I shall be walking with a friend tomorrow morning and playing π· after but it wonβt be too taxing so will probably go for a short run in the afternoon with Willow. Iβve been looking up cadence so may try with my metronome app and see what happens, i want to stay slow so willow can run without hurting his knee
Perfect Fabulous450 , you're enthusiasm is infectious, I want to get my trainers on RIGHT NOW!! But, alas, half term, DaddyCav off for the next couple of days and a trip to IKEA on the cards this morning my run will have to wait till later in the dark, even though the mixture of your post and the gorgeous sunshine outside is giving me those running butterflies and a yearning to make the most of it..well done Fab...you are just that FAB-U-LOUS!! X
Aaah thanks so much Mummycav!! Iβve had such a wonderful feeling during that run! π! Enjoy your day! Youβre equally wonderful run later awaits! πβ€οΈ
I can tell Fab, it's the best feeling isn't it?! I bet that little cat could tell too?! I am def itching to go out now...but that will make my run even more enjoyable when I get there x
There, you see, tortoise runs can be good runs! π’ππΌ Next time you need 9 something pacing, Iβll come along to show you how itβs done. Easy peasy for me! π€£ And your route looks lovely. Happy running. ππ
Hey Granspeed!! π€ Thanks so much! I canβt run very fast π. I donβt look at my phone at all really. So, I just channel the snail π! Iβm hoping to master the snail π too! πβ€οΈ
Great job with that little key thing.The run wasnβt bad either π€£. Slow running isnβt that easy to do but it feels so good when we get into it. Keep on rocking it the Fab way.
Thanks so much BTP!! π€ That black and white cat was certainly on a mission today. It could be that he was off to find Pat and from that look, I definitely didnβt meet up to the requirements. In fact, I might just have been getting in the way π! πβ€οΈ
Thanks so much Puppy-love!π€ It wasnβt the first time Iβve been out without the key, but only when someone is home π. I keep a single key on its own so I donβt have to listen to the bunch jangling. I did think I had it with me. After all that, it turns out I must have lost it on the run π³. It wasnβt in the house π. But I did have a very happy run though. πβ€οΈ
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