8k in new socks... 😊🐢

[Granspeed]

Trundling along, as ever. Back up to 8k this morning. Before the rain hit! And there were even some moments of actual sunshine. Hurray. 🌞😄 I don’t look at speed while jogging - only for occasional short runs when I’m trying to move quicker. But the Garmin algorithm is obviously trying to cheer me on. Somewhere in this distance run was, apparently, my least slow mile ever. 👏🏼🤣

Lots of runners and dog walkers out there this morning. Very cheering. January, of course, but some of it will stick. 🎉

Happy running all you lovely folks. 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️⭐️⭐️

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10]

Good running! 👏🏻🏃🏼‍♀️ So how were the socks? I’m so tempted!

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Jazzyrunner]

I really liked them. 😊 They are noticeably thicker than my summer weight no-shows from the same company, but no pinched toes. Good padding underneath. They’re meant as trail socks and I got them for forest runs later in the year. I also got some of their “basic” ones - boring black but thinner. I will try those next. I’m calling it all “research” instead of “shopping.” 😄

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Love that 😂 I think I need to do more research 👍🏻

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Me too, these could be what I need, my trail shoes seem to demand different socks. Research definitely required! 😁

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Go for it! Research is great. 😊🎉

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Good run for you today Granspeed in your new socks, 8K, well done 😀 🏃🏾

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks, Al. Glad to be gradually getting the distance back up there after hectic December with low running.

[AliHC Graduate10]

Well done Granspeed ❤️

Hope you enjoyed the new socks! I never used to run with socks at all until I got my socks with toes! 🧦

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Well done on your 8km! 👏🏻🏃🏻‍♀️🎉 When I am trying to run faster than my easy conversational pace, I really know about it. 😳 So how you have run your fastness mile without knowing about is an alien idea to me! Well done to you! 😊🌸

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Yep. I don’t get it either. 🤔 Maybe it was the sunny bit? Down hill with the breeze behind me? And of course, it wasn’t objectively “fast”, just less slow than usual! 🤣😄

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Fast is a relative word. isn't it? 😊 Enjoy the pleasure of Mr Garmin being the bearer of glad tidings. He gave me a badge just for running on New Year's Day. I like being given badges!!😊

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Sounds like a fab run Granspeed - I assume the socks were good?🙂

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Yes! Double weave or something gives a comfortable footbed. And very comfy toes. Good for trails, which is what they are designed for. But also for chilly days I think. 😊👍

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10]

Sounds like a nice run, and 8k is none too shabby. It's always nice when the Garmin shows a new fastest mile. 👍

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

It must have searched quite hard for this one! 😊

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Fantastic with your new 1mile speed. Sounds like a great run. I too had 8k, lovely 1st 3k then cold wind and rain brrr. Happy running

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Oh dear. I do hate the wind-cold-rain combo! 😧

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Still clocked an 8 though, and the hot shower was fantastic

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Well done Granspeed. Garmin certainly knows how to give a gal a boost eh? 😆

Lovely trundle...and 8k✔ great socks! 😊xxx

[Mum22boys Graduate10]

Sounds like you had a lovely run, isn't it nice when the sun shines!!

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Mum22boys]

Oh yes! Could do with a bit more of that lately.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Yes the January effect is amazing. We are getting 150 extra runners at our parkrun each week, and don’t have enough tokens so last weekend they produced 600-650 paper slips which had to be input manually .

Glad you enjoyed your run in the new socks Granspeed, it’s amazing the difference they can make, especially on the long runs.

Welly done on your speedy mile.

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Only “speedy” in tortoise terms! 😊🐢

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

😂😂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Garmin is so motivating isn’t it,? i’m glad you had a good run and this time of year a flash of sunshine or blue sky is delightful

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I reckon Garmin searches under every rock for a way to create a new “record” 😄

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Granspeed]

I guess it does, ive done so very little and it’s still telling me how great i am and giving me badges