Magic plan - phew!

[Oldgirlruns]

Glorious morning here on the south coast but still quite blustery- but as you know by now, that seems to be the norm when I go out for a trot! Anyway off I went feeling like a body on tree trunks and thinking I really was going to struggle but after I’d got into my normal slow shuffle pace I just kept going. I even looked where I was going instead of down at my feet (warning - not a good idea when you have very solid Victorian lamp posts on your route!). Head up, shoulders back - it was like being at school again! Anyway I digress. 6.15k later I stopped where I’d started - it was rather slow at 1:04:16 but hey, what else would I be doing! Happy running folks!

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10]

It is lovely out today. And nice and cold, so I don't get too hot! Sounds like you had a scrumptious run. Those lampposts - I've walked into them before now - though not actually run into one - that would hurt! 😂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

I admit to a couple of close calls FP!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Sounds great Oldgirlruns... I once got clocked on the forehead by a low branch on a run..luckily I was wearing my sunglasses, but it was quite a shock.🤨

Your run....magic!😊xxx

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Yes , I know that feeling - I got a branch on the bonce when I was out walking one day. Talk about seeing stars!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Good run for you OGR, I am also doing JuJu's Magic 10, this morning it was the turn of run 3 of week 2, I did the time bit, 39 minutes running slow and steady as there were a few icy patches about, nevertheless like you I enjoyed the run. 🏃🏾 👍.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Big smile and clear head for the rest of the day, well done I’m off to work otherwise would have been out this morning it’s been lovely to see blue sky

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

It certainly is - long may it continue!

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Never mind the speed, feel the sunshine. 😄👍🎉 And 6.15k. 🎉😊🎶 Excellent use of a lovely morning.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Indeed!

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Pity we don’t live nearer; we could be compatible running buddies, watching the gazelles zip by as we enjoyed the sunshine. 👍😊

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

We’ve promised to take Oldgirlruns to Brockenhurst for a run in the warmer weather Granspeed- we will give you advance warning.

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

👏🏼🎉👏🏼

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10]

Sounds like a lovely winter morning run! 🏃🏼‍♀️😎🌬 Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Definitely the lull before the storm today Oldgirlruns. Wasn’t it glorious? Well done on your 2nd 6k, just shows you can do it. 😃🏃‍♀️👏👏

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Sounds like a really enjoyable run you had. Please don't look down at your feet we wouldn't want you injured and then you'd have to say sorry to the lamppost 🤣

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

😂

[TailChaser Graduate10]

Just shows your built of strong stuff to go out in this weather, especially when you seem to attract it!! 🥶

When youngest kitten was littler I regularly had to move him out of the way of passing lamp posts whilst he looked at other things 😂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Thank you TC ! Those pesky lampposts, eh?!

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

I know, they jump out at you like something from Monty Python 😂

[Debston Graduate10]

Sounds like a glorious run, and with excellent posture too! Well done on your 6km and boo to the lamp posts!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

Thank you Debston - sorry your run wasn’t quite as planned but I’m sure you’re already working on the next outing! Happy running!

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

😂 Next run is Parkrun, no early finish as it's all one loop and not near the car park! I have just seen that it's the 200th event so should be a really great atmosphere.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Sounds like you had a lovely run today, I drove past runners today feeling really jealous as it's a rest day for me - went for a long hike in a blizzard instead, so pretty - it was blowing into my back.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Well done Oldgirlruns. Sounds like a very satisfying run. I did my first run since before last week’s ski trip - chilly and breezy but lovely and sunny here too!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Thank you Sandie - running in the sunshine is always nicer!!

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done OGR! Yes a beautiful morning - I was running the other side of Portsdown Hill and it was gorgeous👍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Woohoo well done OGR! Fantastic run. 🎉👍🏃‍♀️👊☀️ Bet you’re chuffed to bits you did that. 😀

Wasn’t it a fantastic day? I took advantage of the beautiful weather and did my long run. I even cracked out the 😎

[lexi6 Graduate10]

That must feel so good OGR. The winds are a pain but I reckon they make us stronger runners. 💪🏻

[Dalmorangie]

Great breaking the 5K barrier isn’t it? 👍

[FRM22 Graduate10]

Lol, I did a very slow 4.5k in the cold sun where I am sure there were times I was steadily moving backwards and where the wind seemed to be laughing at me as every corner I turned there it was. Still as you say it’s better than a lot of things would be.

[Meepmum Graduate10]

Good on you OGR. I run a similar pace all the time at the moment "Running long and slow, the way to go" is my mantra, got a PB of 1hr 5mins last night for 6k. Luckily few lamp posts on my route, but mind the pigs if you run Bramshaw or Nomansland way 🐗🐖 👀🤣 with Dexy and Granspeed . Aiming to get back home to the forest for a few runs when the trail shoes come. It will always be home for me and I still miss the sea.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Meepmum]

Thank you Meepmum - yes running by the sea is wonderful!