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8K this morning in soggy shoes

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Gwyrdd60minGraduate
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I had read here that soft ground is better for old joints than tarmac, so down the lane I went, over the stile and into a field of long, wet grass and sleepy sheep. Within a few yards my feet were making squelching sounds and I had to lift them up high to run through the grass. I turned back to the lane . I don't mind wet feet if they are warm, wet feet, and I soon stopped noticing them. Off I went on the metalled lane again . My run felt really slow but I was speeding up on the way back , the gradient was a bit downhill by then too. So I completed 8km for the first time. (not far from 5 miles ), this morning. I will not divulge the pace - that is my secret and best forgotten. Blame it on a sheep field .

Lessons learned?

Avoid long grass before the dew has dried.

Don't worry about pace on the long run.

Enjoy the podcast

Running shoes will dry on the clothesline

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8km for the first time!! Well done. A nice mark in the sand for you. Hey, remember pace will come and go so just keep on keeping on!! Slower paced runs are the way to go!!

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PandaCoryGraduate10

Well done, despite the sheep! I managed 10k this morning without really planning/hoping to, so I'm chuffed & relieved after the horrible outing I had on Wednesday. And you're quite right - nobody needs to know about the time 😉😁

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Hey, well done!! 🏆

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Thanks!

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Gwyrdd60minGraduate in reply to PandaCory

Congratulations on your 10k Panda. Happy running

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PandaCoryGraduate10 in reply to Gwyrdd

Thanks; you too!

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Great run and great lesson. In my book speed is always 2nd to enjoyment. Sounds like you had plenty enjoyment. I hate running in long grass or boggy conditions - exhausting. Give me a lovely hard road any day. Happy running 🤗

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Gwyrdd60minGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

Thank you. I thought fields would be better for my knees, but I have learned my lesson.Yes, grass is exhausting

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GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply to Gwyrdd

I work on the basis my knees must be used to tarmac by now 🤞🏽🤣

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dijepGraduate10

Wow 8k sounds brilliant to me whatever the pace 😊Well done. I still can't make up my mind if I prefer the tarmac of pavements or the old railway line that was crushed limestone but now mainly compacted dry mud! I haven't tried grass yet, but your sheep field sounds great for a walk with boots on 😀

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FionamagsGraduate10

Great run getting to 8k! Sounds like that was a bit harder than usual but a scenic run.

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grumpyoldgirl

Good work gwyrdd! That speed sounds just perfect to me 😊

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