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8k in new socks... 😊🐒

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GranspeedGraduate10
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Trundling along, as ever. Back up to 8k this morning. Before the rain hit! And there were even some moments of actual sunshine. Hurray. πŸŒžπŸ˜„ 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. πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ€£

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

Happy running all you lovely folks. πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈ

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JazzyrunnerGraduate10

Good running! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ So how were the socks? I’m so tempted!

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GranspeedGraduate10 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 β€œbasic” ones - boring black but thinner. I will try those next. I’m calling it all β€œresearch” instead of β€œshopping.” πŸ˜„

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JazzyrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Granspeed

Love that πŸ˜‚ I think I need to do more research πŸ‘πŸ»

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grumpyoldgirl in reply to Jazzyrunner

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

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl

Go for it! Research is great. πŸ˜ŠπŸŽ‰

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

Good run for you today Granspeed in your new socks, 8K, well done πŸ˜€ πŸƒπŸΎ

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply to AlMorr

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

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AliHCGraduate10

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! 🧦

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Well done on your 8km! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸŽ‰ 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! 😊🌸

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying

Yep. I don’t get it either. πŸ€” Maybe it was the sunny bit? Down hill with the breeze behind me? And of course, it wasn’t objectively β€œfast”, just less slow than usual! πŸ€£πŸ˜„

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10 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!!😊

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Sounds like a fab run Granspeed - I assume the socks were good?πŸ™‚

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GranspeedGraduate10 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. πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

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ForbiddenPlanetGraduate10

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

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply to ForbiddenPlanet

It must have searched quite hard for this one! 😊

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

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

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs

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

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GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply to Granspeed

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

Bluebirdrunner profile image
BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Well done Granspeed. Garmin certainly knows how to give a gal a boost eh? πŸ˜†

Lovely trundle...and 8kβœ” great socks! 😊xxx

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Mum22boysGraduate10

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

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply to Mum22boys

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

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Dexy5Graduate10

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.

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply to Dexy5

Only β€œspeedy” in tortoise terms! 😊🐒

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

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

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun

I reckon Garmin searches under every rock for a way to create a new β€œrecord” πŸ˜„

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate 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

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