Today I ran because I can

[Cmoi]

Went out for a run this morning for the first time since Monday, all set to do 4k, or 5k, or just possibly 10k, for Magic Plan Week 8. I was aiming to do proper runnery training stuff: include several hills, stick to the distance, keep to a sensible pace, maybe manage some negative splits.

Despite my GPS signal going AWOL, I set off. Ran about 1k, then met a neighbour who's been undergoing treatment for a rare cancer for a year or so. So I stopped for a (socially-distanced) chat.

That encounter turned my run into a different experience. Yes, I ran 5.5k non-stop, and probably covered a further 2.5k-3k in walking and run-walk intervals to get home before storms kicked in. Pace? Plan? Don't care.

As well as my neighbour, I chatted to hunters, and to an elderly (= easily 80+) lady with a flowery pinafore, a stick, two sheepdogs and a herd of goats. I waved to a couple of passing drivers. I also saw tractors, cows and birds of prey. I took photos.

Today I ran because I can. The PBs are for another day.

[Roxdog Graduate10]

I love it - running because you can is a lovely way to approach a run!

[PhoenixRise Graduate10]

Love this! 🤗

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Absolutely this!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

That sounds like the best possible run, what a fantastic experience, you shall no doubt remember it when other runs merge together. Happy running 🤗

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

That’s the best reason to run by far. Good workout for the legs, and a perfect way to relax and give the mind what it really needs too. Well done.

[Speedy60 Graduate10]

Sounds like running at it's best - a joy and a blessing. 💚

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Oh that sounds like a really good run - plans can be disappointing but this was full of joy!