(Not the)Cape Wrath 10k - take 2!

[Sandie1961]

After a disappointing run and a tough day on Monday and with better weather and my head in an altogether better place, I set out this morning for my second attempt at my virtual Cape Wrath 10k. Nike guided run and Spotify 155bpm playlist set up on the phone and the intention of a nice relaxed run. Took a slightly different route past the golf club (full car park this morning but social distancing appeared to be being complied with) and round the square that forms part of my 1 hour bike route. Back in 1.04.07. Much better 😃 Now if only I could get a haircut (and take a decent selfie 😂) Happy running peeps 🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Very respectable time; just nicely set up for your sub 60 soon. Mood does make a big difference.

Second run of comeback 2 for me this morning. 3k at 6:28. Feels ok but 🤞every inch of the way. I too need a haircut....and I never do selfies!!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

That’s a pretty good pace when you’re easing your way back 😃👏🏻 As we are doing a virtual Vitality 10000, I might just give it a go 🤫 No promises, mind you - I always go faster in a crowd; harder on my own!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

I won’t be ready for anything like a 10k by then unfortunately. I am just allowing the pace to set itself; whatever feels relaxed and comfortable. Pity, a virtual head to head might just have added the extra bit of oomph!!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

No risk taking allowed! Maybe we’ll still manage an actual head to head one day 🤞🏻

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

I'm glad you got out for your virtual 10k and it went well.

As for the hair I'm with you on that I need a cut and colour . Have a great day 🏃‍♀️🌞

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy. Yep, hairdressers are going to be in huge demand!

[lexi6 Graduate10]

👏🏻👏🏻 You needed that run Sandie. Brilliant and fab pace. Hang in there. My hairdresser rang today ( they’re all open again from tomorrow) and Joy I have an appointment on Tuesday. I’ve had to resort to wearing caps and beanies, but sadly resemble a bag lady! Was feeling so buoyant about the cut until my dentist rang and confirmed my appointment for Friday. Never thought I would be so happy to go to the dentist.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Must be wonderful. My hairdresser is a mobile so comes to me but I think she is still banned 😢

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

A brilliant run Sandie - what a difference a day (or 2) makes. It looks just as breezy there as here. What an excellent time too. You should be very proud of that.

I’m with you on the hairdresser front, but when we get there we might even go for something completely different.

[Hidden]

Superb!! Love this. You went out there and did it. Super time too. Were you hot in the jacket?

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

After Monday I told myself it wasn’t optional! It was still only feeling like 3 degrees when I set off so I reckoned I needed the jacket. I can get sweaty at the lowest temperatures and still feel cold 😂

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Fantastic run with a great time, I knew you'd finish ahead of me. Im on the verge of attacking my hair for the 2nd time during lockdown. Happy running 🤗

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Ah but you did it with hills and I did it on the flat. Reckon you’d be out in front if I had to deal with the hills you trot up😃 I wouldn’t dare attempt to cut my own hair. OH has offered but I declined politely 😂

[MartinKH Graduate10]

Great going, well done on an excellent run.

I have had two hair cuts since lockdown from my other half.

I have offered to return the favour, but she (understandably) prefers to await the re-opening of her salon.

Happy running.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to MartinKH]

Thanks Martin! Perfectly understandable 😂 I wonder how many people now wish they lived with a hairdresser!

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Fab run Sandie 🏃‍♀️🙂 and a great time too. I don’t do good selfies either, there’s clearly a knack to it and I haven’t got it! I’m quite liking my longer length hair atm, I’ve actually got a proper swishy pony-tail now 🙂 always wanted one of those.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Ooh! You can be one of those bouncy gazelles who make it look so effortless 😁

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Steady on....🤣

[Katnap Graduate10]

Best trick for selfies is to get the camera lens above eye level height 👍😃👍

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

I’ll have to try that next time, but don’t you look a bit silly waving your arms in the air 😂

[Katnap Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Try shoulder height and pretend to be a zombie.

Shouldn't be hard when you see other phone users treating their mobiles like force fields to protect against traffic or viruses 😃😅😂🤣

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

😂🤣😂

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

I’ve tried that but I just end up looking surprised 😲

[Katnap Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Which? Zombie or forcefield? 🤣

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

🤣🤣🙂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

It’s a lovely selfie Sandie! Glad you were able to complete your run this time out!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thanks OGR x

[Forest_Run_Beginner Graduate10]

A brilliant run Sandie and a great time. 👍🍾🥂

I know what you mean about the haircut, I think I'd even be willing to take the day off work if it meant I could get an appointment sooner but who knows when they will be allowed to reopen ☹️ Ah well, the messed up beach look is still 'in' isn't it?! 🤔😱

As for the selfie, I've never taken one as I know I'd look awful, the main thing I use my phone camera for is pictures of the nieces and nephews or my cats 😆😂

Keep going and happy running 🎉🥳🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[2718281 Graduate10]

Brilliant run! I made a decision, this weekend I'm getting a haircut, DIY, who knows what will happen, but by the time I can go to a hairdresser it will be long again...

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to 2718281]

Good luck 😉