Goodness that was hot! Only 3k, in accordance with the magic plan, which I’m doing again. But even at 7.30 it was sooo hot! I wasn’t sure how I would get on as I put my back out a couple of days ago but walking eases it so I figured my slow trot would be OK and it was. Think if I’m going to do 7k next week I’ll have to be up and out before 6 to stay in the cool! Happy running folks!
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GrannyhugsGraduate10
Great effort in the heat, so glad your back eased off to allow you to enjoy it. Happy running 🤗
Thanks Grannyhugs - it’s still a bit grumbly but I’ve just been for a swim in the sea with Dexy5 and UpTheStanley which has helped a bit I think. Well a swim in the sea cures all ills doesn’t it!
Aw bliss, the restorative power of salt water 🤗
Shake-and-runGraduate10
Well done OGRs great running
Thanks Shake-and-Run! Must be pretty warm where you are isn’t it?
Buddy34Graduate10
Great run and glad your back didn't cause you any problems and you're right its so hot . Even up in Scotland today its 20 degrees with not a breath of air .
Probably best to get out very early 🌞🏃♀️
20degrees in Scotland? Crikey!
Sparkey500060minGraduate
Impressed, it was just too hit for me. Good luck with the plan. Do love a plan 
Gotta have a plan Sparkey! Probably should have gone out later - it’s hazing over now and definitely cooler!!
Another one down though and the next to look forward to. Well done and I hope the back holds up too.
Thanks GTFC- ‘having a back’ can be a pain at times (literally!) but this time I don’t actually recall doing anything to set it off - usually it’s something like putting a sock on!
Dexy5Graduate10
Well done Oldgirlruns. You were Running while I was still Sleeping. We certainly got the hottest part of the day for our swimming. If it stays this cool I think I’ll have a joffle later.
Wrap up warm, it’s getting cool out there!!
A cold front passing through and now it’s hot again. We e just listened to the parkrun podcast about the new framework so running delayed till tomorrow- early
Don’t wake me when you go out!!
🤣🤣
Well done on your 3k OGR - that's a great effort with a sore back and in the heat too. It was hot this morning so I shall be joining you around 6am for my next run 😊!
Rise and shine Delly-dot!
CoddfishGraduate10
I took one look today and thought too hot, go for a swim!
Sensible decision Coddfish!
FionamagsGraduate10
Another one in the legs - andchow lucky are you to be able to swim in the sea? There's a loch near where I'm staying at the moment but I wouldn't go near it without a wet suit - its Baltic!
I probably wouldn’t go into a loch without my diving drysuit Fionamags! I’m a bit wimpish in the sea as well but it’s a lovely temperature at the moment!
Mum22boysGraduate10
A run and a swim in the sea, all sounds good to me 😊 look after your back and yes, earlier runs might be in order if the heat stays around
Yes, we’re very lucky Mum22!
JonathanPGraduate10
Well done OGR, in this heat! See you Thursday.....
Forecast doesn’t look as nice next week JP! But this is Southsea and anything can change!
Cooler would be better!
I trotted our early too and by 6. 15 it was hot!!! 🥵. Good to hear your back is ok.
Thank you Wimborne; yes it’s pretty warm isn’t it. We’ll all be running at midnight at this rate!
It did cross my mind... Tracking temperatures to gage a good time for a run wasn’t part of the C25K plan... maybe we should tell them to add a week 10 with all the new skills, gear, and habits you develop as side effects 😂
😂
cheekychipmunksGraduate10
Oh yes, OGR back on the Plan! You’ll get there, you know you will! 🥰
Sorry about your back though. Pesky things aren’t they? Mr Cheeky is suffering with his too, and he can’t partake in his beloved rowing. He has an MRI booked for Tuesday - suspected herniated disc. 😩
Good luck Mr Cheeky. 🤞
Thanks Dexy5 . 😀
Ooh that sounds painful Mr Cheeky - I hope the MRI provides an answer to what’s hurting!
He’s had a video consultation Oldgirlruns and the consultant is also an oarsman like Mr Cheeky. He’s seen many back injuries just like his and he’s pretty sure that’s what it is. He was “giving it some wellie” on the rowing machine back in the winter when he felt it go. It “got better” and it went again showing someone how to properly lift a boat out of the water .... 🙄
Oh dear! Trouble is once you have a back it’s always there to remind you! Think mine probably stems from heaving buckets when ‘volunteering’ at the local stables a gazillion years ago!
Don’t talk to me about horse-related injuries! I used to haul hay bales, water, sacks of feed .... not to mention being stomped on by heavy hooves and being dragged bodily out of my impatient horse’s stable! My shoulder still isn’t 100%! 😩
Oh yes, been there, done that and, like you, loved every minute of it!
Loved it! But I wouldn’t fancy it now - it might interrupt my running! 🤣
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