I think it is fair to say that my running has been in a bit of a dip over the last few weeks, for reasons which are not really running related. Possibly friction caused by my bottom lip dragging along the ground didn't help! So, this morning, I decided to reclaim Monday AM as my long run spot. A 10k: 2k road and 8k trail with a modest elevation increase of 75m. I also set a target average pace of 6.40/k. It was warm enough for a shirt only run, which made me feel better from the off. The trail is still a bit muddy, but short of black treacle consistency. At 8k, to my surprise, I thought that I might just be in with a chance of a 10k PB so I saved a bit of oomph for the last 1k and made it in 1:05:20 with a pace of 6:32/km. It was only 56 seconds better than my previous PB, but that was in a road race with a lower elevation increase ...so I am quite ridiculously pleased with myself. I topped it off with my flat white and triple chocolate brownie; another routine which has slipped recently....and ended up feeling really chilled. I was starting to wonder whether I had "peaked" in terms of times...well apparently not! Running is definitely not all about PBs....but the occasional one, when you need a bit of a boost, is very welcome. Oh, the photo?....nothing to do with my post really. Just a phonecam shot I took of Middlesbrough Dock at sunset...just another example of a nice surprise I thought that I would share. ☕️🍩
Good things happen when you least expect it! - Bridge to 10K
Good things happen when you least expect it!
Hmm - well a minute shaved off your previous PB is not too shabby in my book! Excellent job. And isn't it nice to have a chocolate treat and know you're still in line to lose a little weight after burning 800 calories or so? 😇
Exactly FP. A half marathon adds up to loads of triple chocolate brownies 😋
A beautiful photo well worth sharing Beachcomber66. Look at you getting another PB too. Best of all is that you enjoyed a lovely run followed by your special treat. The people in the cafe must have wondered where you were. 🍮🍫
Think they had noticed the dip in triple chocolate brownie sales! Hope that you will be back on the trail soon. 😊
Aww brilliant news BC, that’s fabulous! I’d be totally chuffed with that achievement, so your post run treat was well deserved. 👊🏃💪
What a magical photo. Thanks for sharing that beauty. 😍😍😍
Thanks CC. A well timed boost! I need to get my ass in gear..and this is a good start 😊
Sure is! 👏👏👏👏
Beautiful picture - fantastic run, magnifique! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Gran4z. Out of the blue...both the picture and the run! 😊
Back on form for sure. Combo of Spring in the air and chocolate brownie on the plate - can’t be bad! 🎉🎉 Glad your dip seems to be a thing of the past, even if I do once again see your form receding into the distant mists. 🤣🤣 Wouldn’t want to lose my beacon....
Thanks Granspeed....you can rely on me to stay within sight, don't worry 😉
Hmmm, maybe.... if you don’t speed up too much more. 😄🏃🏼♀️🥵
No chance of that 😊
You keep saying that, and then.... Never mind. I will keep chasing. 😄👍
Lovely photo. What a fantastic return to form with your running, you deserve to celebrate with triple chocolate- yum. I forgot to do that after long run yesterday and ended up making toast at 1am😂😂 that was a fantastic time for your 10k. Happy running 🤗
Cheers GH. I think the coffee and brownie, especially sitting in the open air, is an essential part of the post run chill process. Ought to be part of C25k to establish the habit!😊
For sure 🤣
Amazing photo and congratulations on your 10K PB. Very well done. You have every right to feel proud and chuffed.
Damien
Cheers Damien. I have a dream of getting below 60 minutes...but I may have left it over 30 years too late 😊
Nonsense. You can do it. My first 10K took me 1 hour and 15 mins. I trained for 5K, my aim was a sub 30 minute parkrun and I got consistently down to sub 30 minute 5K finish times. This greatly helped with 10K. My 10K PB is now 57:45. You can do it by doing 5K interval training.
Damien
Will give that a go. I got 5k down to 28.17 last year courtesy of Park Run. I then got diverted onto hill runs for a while. I have now (this week) gone down to a short quicker run, a hill run and then 10k plus. I am sure the short quicker run helped the 10k time. So we will see I guess. Every week there seems to be a reason for not getting to Park Run...I was getting a PB every time I ran....need a chat with the coach!!😂
Your doing great. If you could consistently run a sub 30 minute 5K then you will do a sub 1 hour 10K.
A pb by 56 seconds is brilliant and I hope you really enjoyed your treat at the end🥳🥳🥳
I did Buddy 34, thanks. The building blocks for this were a 5k hill run followed by a faster run 2.5k a couple of days ago. They just seemed to loosen up the limbs a bit. 😊
Only 56 seconds?! I think all of us know how significant 5.6 seconds per km can be! Well done 😊
True ktsok. I think all of my improvement has been based on a very conservative running base(although it didn't feel like that at the time!), so I guess I have left plenty room for significant improvement! 😊
That's brilliant! It's funny how running is so changeable. I have had a bit of a dip recently but yesterday was fab. Just as well I stuck with it! And I like your post run routine. I might have to emulate you.
Comes with a guarantee of serenity 😊
Amazing pic! And what a great run, well done on your new pb, sounds like everything just came together. ☺
Certainly surprised me Debston! I didn’t think that I was up to that pace over 10k at the moment. Just shows that “feel” in run is at least as important as the running watch info.
Bad stuff happens.
But so does good stuff!
Yep. Learning to live with what you can’t change is important, but so is making the most of the good moments.👍
Congratulations on the PB BC!👍The picture isn't bad either!😀
🤣 cheers JP! Hope things are well with you. 👍
Yes thanks, still keeping at it! A few twinges but what do you expect at my age!😋
I know I know 🤣
Well done. Such a lovely post. You are right, a PB once in a while is such a boost. Best wishes!
Thanks GTFC. 😊
Lovely photo , a personal best, and triple chocolate brownies, it doesn't get much better than that 😊
Yep....not a bad day, especially with all of the supportive responses. Will
keep me going for a while 😊
Well done BC! 💪🏽
Doing Wynyard 10 miler on March 29 if you fancy it 😁
Cheers Tasha... May even be up to a Park Run soon 😬
Did you edit in the 10 miler or did I just blot it out 😊. 7 weeks since I did 10 miles; Wynyard may be a bit too soon.
I edited it 🤣
My eye for detail hasn’t completely deserted me then!😰
Hi..... I'm doing wynyard... Could this be the same one?? Wild 🦌 events? I initially signed for 5 mile as wasn't sure If I'd manage 10..but after Derwent Reservoir I know I can, so I've asked if I can change my booking. Hopefully it's the same one u r doing 👍😊
Hi Deals1. No, I decided that Wynyard was a bit early for me; I am really building up after two horrible chest colds, so my 10k PB return to form came as a bit of a shock! It was Tasha99 who pointed out Wynyard; she is doing the 10 miler. I have tagged her so she will be able to pick this up. 👍
Lovely post, run and photo Beachcomber. 👍
Thanks lexi6; hope your day goes well. 😊
Thank you, its a perfect day for a run, but sadly a rest day, so dogs get lucky today.
Wow! A good morning indeed! Brilliant! And t shirt only 😊
You are right to feel ridiculously pleased with yourself BC and deserved that flat white and triple choc. Taking pretty much a minute off your 10k time is brilliant especially when it had hilly bits! I’m still aiming for sub 60 as well. Latest challenge? Never imagined Middlesbrough could look so dramatic 😂
I may have started thinking about the vague possibility of building up to a sub 60 pre Vitality 10000.......🤫 It’s a secret!!
My lips are sealed 🤐
And a beautiful photo! 😊
Ah u r back id say! 😁😁. Excellent run and that photo is just amazing.
Thanks Deals1. Will give it a go. 👍
That’s inspiring BC thank you for posting and super well done on that PB.
That's really inspiring...well done you! 🤗And a stunning photo. 😊
I'm very much in favour of your post run serenity routine BC 😋
Glad you had such a great run, it's been hard to stay positive with all this rubbish weather, a sunny day or two works wonders. As does a fab photo to cheer us all up 😊
You are right Grumps, we have all had a bit of a battering from the weather, let's hope things have turned around.
Love the bottom lip comment. Great PB and lovely picture. Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome primaballerina; everyone on this forum is really kind and helpful. 😊
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