New Route with Hilly Bits

[dijep]

Back on home turf again so no lovely woodland runs for me today, but after lots of map checking last week a new route to try 😊 The seasons are certainly on the change, long sleeve top for me at 6.30 this morning (although later I regretted that decision)

My new route crosses my railway track then heads along farm tracks covered by loose limestone chippings. They are rights of way but nowhere I'd dog walk as they're lined by high hedges blocking out any views, probably good for me so I'm less tempted to stop and admire the scenery 😂 As there are lots of hilly bits I'd decided I could stop and walk if needed which I did several times but I was pleased that I'd always managed to get over half way up before needing to walk. My plan is to try and run further up each hill every time I run the route… 🤞

Another 45 minutes done, so next Sunday I'll be moving up to 50 minutes 😯

Enjoy your Sunday x

[Allbarron 60minGraduate]

Sounds like you're sorted dijep. Pesky hills are a bind but well done for challenging yourself. I would expect they're a good marker of progress. Keep up the effort 50minutes will be done!! 👍👍

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Allbarron]

Thanks Allbaron I surprised myself by quite enjoying the Hilly challenge this morning 😊

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

That looks lovely dijep! I do love running along the flat seafront where I am but when I see everyone’s pictures of the glorious countryside, I’m quite envious! You’re right about the cooler mornings- I was mithering over long or short sleeves this morning but was very glad I opted for short in the end! Happy running !

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

It's funny how we all long somewhere else when looking at our VRB photos! It's live to run along a sea front 😊I also realise I have sleeveless and long sleeve but no short sleeve tops suitable for running...

[Lifluf Graduate10]

I've been out today for my next short 20' run. It's a beautiful morning here too. I will soon have to begin my runs in layers as there's a little bit of a cool feel first thing. I don't get far before my jacket is tied round my waist though.

I never knew there were so many hills in East Anglia until I started running here. But although I'm still as slow as ever I can get up them now without stopping. I suppose that's progress of a sort.

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Lifluf]

Yes you don't realise that some routes are actually hilly until you try running them. Well done for getting up your hills without stopping. Hopefully I'll get there eventually 😂

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

Too true!

[Hidden]

Wonderful dijep. That looks like a route that will stay dry underfoot even when the rain comes. Well done for tackling hills too!

I find I am having to think about new routes too now as my runs are getting longer. Time for me to get my map out as well I think. Enjoy exploring your new routes 😊🌷

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yes I think it should be a pretty good route, it leads onto a road that I can run along (with a foot path) and make a circular route. The other advantage is its really quiet as not many people walk there, the disadvantage is the smell of the pig farm 🐖

I can imagine it gets even more difficult finding 10k routes, good luck with your maps.

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Great to have a new route - it puts a bit of zap back into the run, I think? Not sure what zap is but its bound to be on that route 😂.

Not long now till that next badge - done on hills too - very impressive!

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Thanks Fionamags, I reckon it'll be another 4 weeks till 60 minutes with my 2 runs a week plan, but that's fine with me.

Yes I know what you mean about the zap, think I found it when I came out onto the road, somewhere I'd only ever driven before.

How's your recovery going? Hope its going well

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

My glutes are in much better shape - only the odd niggle now. But I'm just doing some slow, short runs at the moment until I feel its safe to increase again. The physio warned me that my legs would feel weak for a bit after seeing her. Not sure why but she was right. So onwards with the dreaded foam roller and exercises!

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

I'm so glad it's improving for you and that you can get out even if it is just for short slow runs. Three cheers for the foam roller 😂

[Roxdog Graduate10]

A new route is sometimes a great way to refresh your running I think! Looks and sounds lovely!

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Yes it was good, surprisingly I quite enjoyed the challenge of the hills 😂

[Issywhizz]

Zig zag up the hills. It really does work 😊

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Issywhizz]

Great tip 😊 I've done that when walking never thought about it when running.

Thanks x

[Hidden]

This is a super 'building' run and will be ideal for 50 minutes. Like the sound of this run. You are ticking over really well 👏👏👏

[dijep Graduate10]

Thanks GTFC I reckon the route will really work for me as I build up my minutes. So pleased to find somewhere that's mainly off the roads 😊

[Hidden]

Sounding very good dijep, great challenge, enjoy 🤗

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I think challenge is the right word for it 😂

[Hidden in reply to dijep]

Apparently new challenges keeps Dementia at bay 🤣