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Fabulous450 Beating The Sun With A Run πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈβ€οΈ

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Hey Runners!

Now there’s no need to state the obvious....it’s hot! πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

It’s so hot that my 3 runs per week was looking a bit shady yesterday πŸ₯΄. It was my first run day of the week, but because of the heat the day before, I didn’t sleep well and I was still tired and drained when I woke up πŸ₯±.

The sun came out blazing very early and the heat was turned up to full πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯, so I thought I’d try to run in the late evening. However, being baked inside the house and outside the whole day does make you feel like an oven roasted crispy chickenπŸ— 🀫! There’s was no running movement going to go on here 😟. I did go for a walk though and I wasn’t the least bit tempted to run! πŸ˜‚

Today, I was having non of it 🦾! I was up and out before 7am for intervals. 5 mins warm up! 4 x 1 min at 5k pace, 4 x 1 min at 10k pace and then 4 x 1 minute at 1mile pace. It was hot, but bearable and I was so happy on my way home, I did an extra little jog too! πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈπŸ˜

Yesterday the sun beat me. But...today I beat the sun right back! πŸ˜‚ πŸ†

Happy running Runners!! ❀️

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Sybilw profile image
SybilwGraduate10

Above and beyond Fab! It was so hot here yesterday we took the grandchildren to a wood which was sooooo cool then hid indoors with 2 fans on. Off to Scotland tomorrow so it’ll be fine πŸ˜†.

Fabulous450 profile image
Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toSybilw

Thanks so much! πŸ€— Fantastic Sybilw!! 🀩 ooh Scotland will be amazing!! 😁 Enjoy!! ❀️

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toSybilw

Where are you visiting in Scotland Sybilw? We may not have the boiling temperatures but the humidity is off the scale🀣

Sybilw profile image
SybilwGraduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

Moffat. We were there a couple of weeks ago and stayed in my mum’s bungalow. Had to put the heating on!! 🀣

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toSybilw

Lovely, hope you enjoy your stay😊

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SybilwGraduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

We’ve also lived just outside Washington DC so know about humidity! πŸ˜…

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

You beat the sun, well done, good run for you, 7am was a good time to run, although warm at that time it wasn't the very hot temperatures of the afternoon, enjoy the rest of the day.

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

Thank so much AlMoor!! πŸ€— Yes you’re right, I could feel the heat rising as I was getting ready to go, but timed it perfectly. There was still a decent amount of shade in the park and it was getting pretty clear that it wasn’t going to be there at all soon when it was time to leave! πŸ˜‚

Job done!! βœ…β€οΈ

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10β€’ in reply toFabulous450

I reran run 1 of week 3 of C25K this morning at 7.40 for a little practice, overall its 16 minutes, once the instructions about running and walking were over, I continued running non stop until the 5K was finished. despite the walking breaks my time at 5K was 35.46, which was quite surprising as a few weeks ago on a Saturday as part of the not parkrun runs I ran a 5K non stop in a time of 36.50, however, that was only two days after I ran 10 miles non stop and my legs felt very heavy. 😊 πŸƒπŸΎ

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

Wow AlMorr that’s a very good time indeed!! Well done you!! 🀩🀩❀️

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How was your run today Lord Al?

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10β€’ in reply to

I ran/walked it at twenty to eight to avoid the heat of later in the day, during the night Central Scotland had thunderstorms which caused a lot of flooding in some areas but where I live we only had a 5 minute burst of heavy rain and no flooding but there was plenty of lightning.

I reran week 3 of C25K with the walking breaks but after 16 minutes of run 3 I continued running non stop until the 5K was completed, good run despite the high humidity.

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This idea you've got is a cracker. I think you'll really benefit from this when you feel like a 10k and beyond later on.

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10β€’ in reply to

I do intend to run another 10K and perhaps another 10 miles, probably in September when all the high humidity and temperatures are over.

BaddieThePirate profile image
BaddieThePirateGraduate10

Well done. It is boiling weather.

Fabulous450 profile image
Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toBaddieThePirate

Thanks so much BTP! Just made it before the boil!! πŸ˜‚β€οΈ

Sybilw profile image
SybilwGraduate10

Off β€œhome”!! Amazing and 🀞🏻cooler!

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toSybilw

Enjoy Sybilw!! Home is always cool anyway! 😎😁😁🀩❀️

Sybilw profile image
SybilwGraduate10β€’ in reply toFabulous450

Always - even though I moved from Scotland in 1994!

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Brilliant effort. Happy running πŸ€—

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toGrannyhugs

Thanks Grannyhugs! πŸ€— It was nice to finish. I did have my little get out clause of β€˜if it’s too much, you can stop’, but wasn’t required in the end. πŸ‘ŒπŸ½ 😁❀️

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Buddy34Graduate10

Good on you getting up earlier to be the heat and you did it in style with intervals. I hope you're managing to cool down now πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŒžπŸŒž

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

Oh thanks Buddy34!! πŸ€— Intervals were perfect today. I didn’t quite know if I was going to make all 12 when I started but it was a great motivating guided run. Very happy!! 🀩❀️

Corrrrr! Love it. Today was your day 🎽

Well done on getting out and keeping in with the 3x a week. That sounds like a right good session. You're doing all the right things so just keep consistent and the rewards are there 😊

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply to

Thanks so much GTFC!! πŸ€—

I was a bit frustrated by not being able to go out yesterday for a bit, but I had to be sensible and remind myself that running is for fun, not punishment. πŸ˜‚

I enjoyed my intervals this morning. I wasn’t sure if 12 was going to be too much, but it was perfect for pushing a bit, but not too much. It was a really good guided run. No faffing about with checking distances on the phone. I just assigned the run to my current plan afterwards. πŸ‘ŒπŸ½πŸ˜πŸ˜β€οΈ

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Great work! It's great that you can mix up the running. You know it's strange but I really like the experience running brings. It makes you very calm and composed about things. You're doing great. You going Friday then Sunday for a slower one?

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply to

That’s the plan!! I think it will be cooler on those days too!! πŸ‘ŒπŸ½πŸ˜β€οΈ

Roxdog profile image
RoxdogGraduate10

Good run! Trouble is that it diesn't cool down much in the evenings, so early morning is the only sensible time! I hope to be out by 6am tomorrow!

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toRoxdog

Thanks Roxdog!! πŸ€— I agree, the evenings have been roasting too and having dealt with the heat during the day, I was just too drained to run.

Enjoy the early run!! It does feel nice!! πŸ˜πŸ˜‚

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SlinkymalinkiGraduate10

Great dedication Fab! πŸ‘πŸ‘. I'm impressed and glad that you're getting out and like the sound of your intervals. What app or plan are you using?

I couldn't face it yesterday morning. I met up with my brother & his family near Oxford for a socially distanced picnic lunch in the shade and was drained by the time we got home. I've also got plantar fascitis on my right foot so I'm doing tons of exercises to strengthen everything before I next go out. I'll be in Wales soon though and it will definitely be cooler! 😁

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toSlinkymalinki

Hey Slinkymalinki!! πŸ‘‹πŸ½πŸ‘‹πŸ½ Thanks so much! πŸ€— Your picnic lunch sounds lovely! 🀩🀩 I couldn’t face it yesterday, so I know the feeling.

I use the Nike NRC App. I really enjoy the variety of guided runs. I can always find something that fits the mood. They have 7 minute runs, long runs, headspace runs....a β€˜don’t wanna run’ run! The names just grab you and the guided coaching doesn’t disappoint. The coach when you’re on a specific plan that you build isn’t that exciting though. You basically just run without a lot of input.

If you do decide to try the app, you can definitely start off gently, but come back really inspired for the next time. Didn’t think I’d do 12 intervals this morning, but the coaching was great. Still love a guided run!! πŸ˜πŸ˜πŸ˜‚β€οΈ

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SlinkymalinkiGraduate10β€’ in reply toFabulous450

Thanks Fab, think I'll give the NRC a go when I get back from Wales - I don't want to get lost in an unfamiliar place so will run 'naked' 😏 - loving the new Afterschokz though! 🎢🎧β™₯️

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toSlinkymalinki

Fantastic!! 🀩🀩!! The Afterschokz sound perfect!! πŸ‘ŒπŸ½ Enjoy πŸ€—πŸ€—β€οΈ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Woohoo, fantastic Fab! Early is the way to go isn’t it? I simply don’t know how people run in the evenings after a full day, let alone when it’s this hot. πŸ₯΅πŸ₯΅πŸ₯΅πŸ₯΅πŸ₯΅

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks so much Cheeky! πŸ€— I was so glad to get out there this morning after such a hot day and night! πŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ

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ReservoirJogs

Nice work! We went out last night, kept putting it off because of the heat and finally bit the bullet only to get caught in a massive storm! Torrential rain was lovely in the heat, lightning less so πŸ˜†

Had to cut it short at 3.5K before we got ourselves drowned or struck 🌩

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toReservoirJogs

Thanks so much! πŸ€— Fantastic ReservoirJogs!! 🀩🀩 I was hoping for that storm and coolness, but it never came. Just dark skies and a little sprinkle! πŸ₯΄

It’s much cooler today, with a little rain this morning and β€˜the storm’ still likely. Temperatures are still forecast to be high, and thankfully tomorrow is run day.

You did brilliantly running in the storm! 🀩Jealous!! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ I have done it once, but the lightening was still a bit scary for me. Surprisingly, I would have loved to be out in that too, minus the thunder and lightning. πŸ˜‰β€οΈ

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CDAF

Well done you are braver than me. With the sun, humidity and my own hot moments, haven’t attempted a run this week, maybe tomorrow as don’t want to put off to long.

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toCDAF

Hey CDAF, πŸ‘‹πŸ½πŸ‘‹πŸ½ I hear you loud and clear! The human central heating system doesn’t help πŸ˜‚, it’s my August quest that keeps me finding a way!🀞🏽I can substitute with exercise, but 3 days a week, I’m going out there, even if it’s just for 5 minutes. I decided that I will jog round the block at midnight like a mad person, if I have to. Dodging the humidity as best as I can! I’m not even trying to do it when it’s blazing! 🀣🀣! Wish me luck, two more runs to go this week! I may be soaked through or taken off the streets. πŸ˜‰β€οΈ

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CDAFβ€’ in reply toFabulous450

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toCDAF

Love it!! πŸ˜‰β€οΈ

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

Yay...good for you Fab...you’re right too, it’s def been boiling...and Intervals are the perfect way to get you out there...you nailed it girl! Brilliant! πŸ˜‰πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ’ͺ🏻

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toMummycav

Thanks so much Mummycav!! πŸ€— I was meant to be back out yesterday and despite the cool weather it didn’t happen. I had a bright idea to decorate the bathroom. Well.....it wasn’t so bright, as it’s taking forever and I’m a bit achey for it too!! Hopefully I’ll finish today and enjoy a nice recovery run tomorrow. 🀩❀️

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