Hello Everyone! A Wasp And the Art of Slow!

[Birdlady64]

Hi All - this is my first post over on Bridge and marks some milestones for me...

So I achieved my slowest 5k time so far today ☹️- that one won't be getting logged at (not)parkrun! But I also managed my first 6k and to run for one hour for the first time!😁😁

I nearly didn't go out this morning, but having cried off yesterday because of the wind, half asleep, half awake I forced myself to get up. Once out it was not too warm, sunny but still very breezy.

I ran a route I haven't used for a few weeks - it was noticeable how the leaves are beginning to fall from the trees - a sign that Autumn is on its way. Where is this year going to?...

I deliberately slowed things down today, aiming for an easy, steady 5k. Through town and across the railway line and out into the fields the stiff breeze was refreshing, even if it was headwind.

Carrying on, eventually crossing back over the railway line, through more fields and out onto the main road on the opposite side of town and then back into more woodland towards home and I knew I was nearing the 5k mark. I felt good so I decided to keep running to see if I could reach 6k.

6k came (Yes!😁👍) and my legs were starting to feel it a bit. Apart from that I still felt good so I decided to carry on to see if I can reach the hour mark. Result: 1:00:02 and a distance of 6.58k. Not too shabby I think considering I couldn't run for toffee a few months ago!

The only trouble is I didn't route plan for this extra distance and I'm now a 2k walk from home 😂

I'm half way home, walking alongside a hedge, minding my own business and wallowing in my own (kind of) glory when I felt a searing, stabbing pain in the really tender inside part of my left arm! OUCH!!!!!!!! 🐝🐝🐝🐝

A wasp had been on my arm, and I had accidentally squashed it against my t-shirt! Not surprising it stung me!

Well that brought me back down to earth with a bang at the time, but now having returned home - antihistamine duly applied, two strong cups of coffee ☕ and a nice bath - I can't help but feel ever so slightly chuffed with myself 😁

Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

What a magical run! 🏃‍♀️😍 Shame about the wasp, poor things both of you. Hope the sting is not causing too much trouble! 🤗 How amazing does it feel to achieve two PB's in one go? 💪🤸‍♀️🎉

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

The sting isn't too bad thanks. The antihistamine did the job.

And yes it feels pretty cool 😁 and I still can't really believe that I am doing this!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

What a fantastic 1hr run. Shame about the wasp, that really wasn't called for🤨 back In your glory and the knowledge that you now have the route planned our for future longer runs. Happy running 🤗

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Yes I really enjoyed it 😁

I need to plan out some circular routes I think I don't want every run ending with a long walk back!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Fantastic work! 🏃‍♀️😊

Shame about the wasp sting though😐ouchy. Hope it doesn't spoil your happy mood after your acheivement.🌻xx

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks!

No nothing can spoil that - I am still grinning stupidly now 😁

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Sounds like a great run Birdlady! I hope the wasp sting clears up soon - pesky blighters aren’t they?!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thanks!

Yes it was a good run. The sting isnt too bad but I think the wasp came off much worse 😂

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Well done! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👏👏👏

Fantastic run! It makes you feel completely different doesn’t it, doing a slow run like that?

Shame about the wasp, that was bad luck.

But hey! You ran for an hour today! ⭐️👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks!

Yes it does - I really enjoyed it. I felt like I could have kept going as well.

The wasp was a bit of a nasty surprise but you can't blame it considering what I did to it.

[Runjilly Graduate10]

Your run sounds so lovely . .apart from the sting! Slow and steady and enjoying your run is the best .. great 60 minute run ☺️

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Runjilly]

Thanks! I really enjoyed it this morning 😁

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done and you’ve got your shiny badge already. 💪 shame about the 🐝. I hate it when they sneak in without you knowing.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks

I'm pretty made up with it 😁

I have to say the wasp was definitely the loser this morning 😂

[Wimborne]

Fabulous run BL and hope you arm is ok. It’s funny that after my last longer run I had an unplanned walk home too but actually it did my legs the world of good and on longer distances I am going to plan a walk at the end. My legs felt better the next day which I think was the walk home ... maybe that walk is a good thing after all .

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Could be - I guess I will find out tomorrow morning 😁

The arm is not too bad thanks. The antihistamine did the trick.

[Yellowshade Graduate10]

What a fantastic achievement! And memorable too. You’ll never forget it 😄ouch!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Yellowshade]

Thanks!

Yes it's definitely one to remember for sure

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Well done on running for 60 mins! What a shame about the wasp - but now you can recapture the glory. Brilliant! 10k next??? 🥳🏆🎊🎈

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Thanks?

Maybe - I have signed up for ju-jus Magic 10 plan so we will see.....