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[Allbarron]

Well this morning I ran with Delly-dot (slower tunes), Fionamags ( positive mantra) and Grannyhugs (jellybaby after 30 mins). To coin a phrase there was no "bonk". 🥴It wasn't easy but I didn't hate it nor did I feel like giving up. The slower pace was difficult to stick to but I persevered. I even seemed to find a sweet spot for a short time towards the end. I seemed to lengthen my stride slightly and running became a little easier. The plan was to stop at 5k but I felt ok and managed to get an hour in so 6.5k. A big thanks to all for support during wobble.

[Fionamags Graduate10]

That's great AllB! Wonderful that you drew on all our top tips. 😂 Hope that you keep on now with the happy pace clicking in earlier next time. Xx

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Fionamags]

Thanks it was just for a short time but I sort of got what you meant by happy pace. Hopefully I can lengthen that stride and get more out of it next time👍

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

What a great positive post and run Allbarron . It really lifts the spirit when a run goes to plan. Have a great day 😊👏

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Buddy34]

Yes I did feel a bit more positive at the end. I suffer terribly with imposter syndrome 🥴 but today was ok.

[Hidden]

So glad you’re feeling better Allbarron and safely through your wobble, it’s not easy to climb over every bump in this running road without going all wobbly but by holding your nerve and your balance you are stronger 🏋️ 🤗🤗

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Happier yes over the hump not sure. However I do recognise that as easy as it would be to give up I have come so far I would regret it. I think I'll experience many more wobbles. I just have to learn to deal with them without becoming fatalistic. Thank you to everyone for keeping me sane 😊

[Hidden in reply to Allbarron]

Ahhh getting over the hump isn’t so easy, sometimes a break is what is needed but eventually be sure this phase will pass 🤗🤗

[Gysmo 60minGraduate]

Sooo good when you find that happy pace, no matter that it was for a short time. Mine hides and usually takes some finding, but worth it. Definitely easier to find on the slower longer runs though🤩

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Gysmo]

Hopefully I'll find it again next time 🤞

[Plutonium Graduate10]

Well done for persevering 👍. You are made of strong 💪 stuff. Best wishes on your quest.

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Plutonium]

Thank you. Perseverance is not my strong point. Not sure where this is coming from🥴

[Plutonium Graduate10 in reply to Allbarron]

It’s all coming from you.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Fantastic effort, thank you for taking me along with you. Its lovely when you have a good run after a wobble. Happy running 🤗

[Hidden]

Oh well done AllBarron 🤗. I'm so glad that trying a little bit of everything somehow helped to pull things together for you this morning, and for you to then go and run for an hour and do 6.5k is fabulous.

You and I must have been running around the same time. It was my short 20 minute run of week 5 this morning, but I was in no mood to pick up the pace as I usually do with this run because of a very interrupted night with a poorly husband with a stomach upset. Poor him. I left him sleeping it off and just needed to get out. I settled for an "Uplifting Soul Classics" playlist from Spotify and it was perfect. I think I'll run with it again on Tuesday. I am feeling ready for a nap in the chair in the garden now though 😴💤.

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

You did well to get out and run after broken sleep. I've just been.looking at.my splits and they are definitely slower. I would have run on to 7k if I'd known I was so close but the tech I have makes it difficult to check without stopping. I'm still going to take advice and just forget about longer runs for a few weeks just to take the pressure off a bit. 👍 Hope you get some rest and hubby better soon. ☺️