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One of those treacle runs.

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LeosmitGraduate1060minGraduate
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So, after being all chuffed with my recent 13k and a really lovely 6k at the weekend during our first stay-away since lockdown (yes, I packed running stuff!!), headed out today.

Awful, awful 5k. Just like moving through treacle, not that I ever actually tried that 😆. At one point, I looked down at my feet to see if they were actually moving as I just felt so heavy and slow! So just stopped at 5k.

But here’s the thing, still glad that I did it. A run’s a run.

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Well done! As my wise (sometimes 😉) cross-country-runner-husband used to say, training to run also includes training to run in all situations, e.g. when you’re feeling grotty or fit, when it’s sunny or rainy, hot or cold, a known route or a new discovery, when you’re the lone runner or when you’re in a crowd...

I’m still working on quite a few of these, but you smashed some of these today!! 👍🏼👏🏾👏🏾

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LeosmitGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toCBDB

Aw, what nice encouragement! It was like being in a comedy sketch, I was moving but not moving!

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EthelbertGraduate10

Ugh, I sympathise, my last one was one of those. However, going on the basis that for any runner some runs will suck (Coach Bennett said that so it must be true!), I console myself with the thought that at least that's one of them out of the way!

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Much as we like the 13k run, there’s something about digging deep to the end of a shorter run that gives me a buzz. When I beat the toughest of runs I really see what I’m made of. Be damn proud of this 5k... it says that you’re strong in six foot high block capitals. Well done.

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HeavyFootGraduate10

I think most of us have been there. Just move on and make sure you hydrate well the day before running. Good luck!!

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Buddy34Graduate10

You still ran a 5k Leosmit even though it felt tough but you were tougher. Enjoy the rest of your holiday 😊😊

Absolutely! Sometimes we have heavy legs and it aches but stopping at 5k is still creditable 😊 love the fact you took running stuff with you. Slow is good though and ideally, 80% of all your runs will be slow. More miles down so rest up and go again! 🎽

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RunjillyGraduate10

Love that name 'treacle run' Leosmit. I will now name my 'not so good runs' that and at least it will make me smile afterwards! 😁 Thanks for that!

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