How to go forwards and backwards

[Oldgirlruns]

A gorgeous morning for a joffle along the seafront but in good social isolating fashion I got up early (for me!) and was on the way before 7 (and appear to have received a Garmin early riser badge for my efforts!). I don’t usually see many people when out early but of course everyone has the same idea and it was busy! Most runners seemed to be keeping left so there wasn’t the usual weaving in and out

and meant we could stay our 2 mtrs apart. We still had to avoid walkers of course but it was generally ok. But when the clocks change at the weekend I think it’ll be an even earlier start! That’s the forwards part - I was out and running, yippee! Now for the backwards bit - it took me 54 minutes to do 5.13km. So, happy to have run 5km for the first time in ages but crumbs, I’m getting slower! At this rate I’ll be going in reverse before long! Ah well, it’s a gorgeous morning for a joffle along the seafront😎

[Hidden]

Hey oldgirl time is irrelevant you got out there, it was a gorgeous morning and a Garmin badge as well that's Wednesday VaVaVoom well done 👍👍

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Ian - you’re right, it doesn’t matter and I’m sure I’ll get back to my ‘faster’ slow pace eventually! And who doesn’t like a bit of VaVaVoom in their life! Happy running!

[Shake-and-run Graduate10]

Well done for your early morning 5k. Who cares about speed on a morning when it is good to be alive and out and about.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Shake-and-run]

Thank you SAR! You’re quite right of course - and let’s face it, the slower I run the longer I have to take in the sea views!

[lexi6 Graduate10]

I swear I’m in the same boat Oldgirlruns, getting slower, but how amazing are we? we can run 5k and for the UK so much to look forward to with the clocks changing. A well run 5k. Keep safe. 🏃‍♀️

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Thanks lexi6! You’re right - I never imagined I could run 5km at any speed so slow will do for now! Stay well, stay safe in NZ!

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thanks OGR Just past midnight here and today is day 1 of full lockdown. Thank goodness we can run. X

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

We were always told it's not about speed it's about getting the run done and you did and I bet you're much happier for getting out. Stay safe and keep running 😊😊

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you Buddy - yes I’m very glad I got out there!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Lovely post and glad you managed to get out

I was honk unless we push ourselves we slow down last week a 5k took me 56 minutes

Stay safe and run free

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

🐌🐌🐌🐢🐢🐢 all welcome here. It must have been lovely out there. I keep smiling at runners knowing we are in a special club, and feeling glad that it’s still ok.

I wish I could have run 2m behind you. But I have a FaceTime with my physio today (no more face to face appointments) so hopefully I will be put on the right track.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Got my fingers crossed for you Dexy! Speak later.