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[Beachcomber66]

As VRB's may remember I gave up brownie as part of the September quest, and then decided that I wouldn't eat another piece until I had built up to 10 miles again. Well, tonight was the night!!😋😋😋 I bought a piece of brownie from the cafe we were in last week; the day I was forced to hand over my portion to Mrs BC 😡. I warmed it up in the microwave so it was nice and sticky and added a dollop of posh vanilla ice cream. The portion looks small because I gave half to Mrs BC......I know, I spoil her! It tasted heavenly! Amazing, well worth the wait.

The run itself was quite tough. The trail was a bit muddy and I had one slip late on and my calf threatened to go into cramp, but thankfully it didn't develop into anything. I have been building up steadily to this, so I expected to get the distance, but I hadn't anticipated the bad stomach cramps which appeared at about 11k. It isn't something I suffer from usually; details spared! I had forgotten that 10 miles is a long way!!

Anyway, I managed 1:55:16, missing a PB by 3 seconds..but I don't care, just glad to be able to run 10 miles again after a rubbish start to the summer. Onwards and upwards now I hope. HM can wait, can't it ? Thanks to everyone for all of the encouragement despite my moaning! You are all ✨🌟🌟🌟🌟

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Very very well done Beachcomber66. 10 miles is a very long way and to get back there after the year you’ve had is absolutely brilliant. And a really good time too. I hope you managed this one in daylight hours!

Half a chocolate brownie and ice cream is extremely restrained compared to my French toast after only 5k!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

You can say that again 😂😂

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

😋

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I was looking at your breakfast spread earlier in the week ; looked delicious !

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Brioche french toast, peaches, marscopone .... need I say more?

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

It looked like a real plateful!!! I will have to go back to being good ☹️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Yay, great going BC 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I can just see you with a fishing line on your head, brownie dangling in front of your nose 😂 Seriously, well done. The weather has been so awful, so glad you managed to get round without mishap. HM can definitely wait, but I’m sure you’ll do it again at some point.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Lady in the cafe suggested that I dangle it on a string from my hat; I Said that I would just stop and eat it!!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Haha, great minds 😂

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

That’s great BC! Well done 👍🏽

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

Hi Tasha, I thought about you! Average heart rate was 136, how good is that?

[Hidden in reply to Beachcomber66]

👏👏👏👏👏

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Bravo! ♥️ 💪🏽🤣

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

Bought speedgoats today to celebrate!!

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yay! My favourite ever! Boing boing! Did you go to shelli?

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

Of course!! In fine fettle, running up Roseberry daily !!

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Wow BC, that's impressive 👍😊

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

Probably age!!

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Lol 😂

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Cracking run Bc and what a lovely treat you had to look forward to👏👏😋

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Cheers Buddy.....definitely worth the wait!!😋

[Katnap Graduate10]

😁😁😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

A well deserved half brownie and very generous of you to share

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks you two; hope things are going well for you .

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

A chocolate brownie and BC reunited at last, even if was only half. 🥰 I can imagine your delight at scoffing it after your fantastic run. You definitely deserved it. 👏👏👏👏

I’m so happy you’re back at 10 miles. Patience is a virtue and you’ve had to endure more than your fair share. But it paid off and you got there! Fantastic! 🤸‍♀️ 🎉💥👏

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks CC. My brain has already flicked on to HM; legs not so keen though. I need to sleep; I was up at 4:30 am. Bed !!!!!🥱😴😴😴

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Your brain has flicked to HM? Well that’s a given then! It’s the way running seems to work. 😅 Happy training. 😈 🤣 🏃

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Your spell is already working 🙂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

*Evil chuckle* 😈😈😈😈

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

🙂🙃🙂🙃 😵

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Brilliant!!! 3 seconds off your PB? Thought you were going slowly now, just going for distance 🤔😀. Well done, that's a great comeback.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda. Not as daft as it sounds! My 10 mile runs and my one HM were all run very conservatively, so there is plenty of room for improvement without pushing my knee too hard. The shorter stride and increased cadence is suiting me; I am running more easily and at a lower heart rate (136 average yesterday). The knee damage had 3 contributing factors; the speed challenge, which I think caused a bit of runners' knee, a fall and continuing to run post fall. I was definitely running with a limp! I think maybe the plica came from the latter. A hot water bottle keeps the runners' knee at bay, and I am keeping up the rehab exercises, heavy band etc. I am running at about 3 minutes under 5k and 10k pbs, but I think steadily improving pace on longer runs is fine; guess I will find out! 🙂

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Sounds perfect 👍

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Well done to you BC. 🎉🏃🏻‍♂️ I shall have to stay with dreaming. I haven't run yet since fall 11/8. Enjoy your happy after glow. 🌟

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Keep up the rehab and you will get back >61. I thought that I was finished with running, but my brilliant physio got me through it. You can do it 🤗

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Cellulitis put rehab into reverse.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

That is tough !! Antibiotics to the rescue?

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Antibiotics course duly consumed; cellulitis, so much better. 😊 Now left with two lumps under the skin on the inside of my knee. Unexplained at the moment, further GP telephone appointment next Friday.

What with medial meniscus tear, tibial fracture, arthritis, Baker's cyst, Cellutlitis and unexplained lumps, surely my knee has had enough complaints. Time to return to good health.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

High time; keep us posted.

[Gran4z Graduate10]

Wow - fantastic 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎉

[Hidden]

I remember! Love this and a huge congratulations on this distance. 10 miles is my absolute favourite and you did it in a super time. HM will absolutely be there for you and this run will give you the confidence. Brilliant running 👏👏👏👏👏

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Cheers GTFC. I was flagging a bit towards the end, so maybe a bit more to come yet as fitness improves. Whatever, just great to be running again.

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Fantastic BC!😄

A well deserved half brownie fest! (If half a brownie can be a fest?!)

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Thanks Elfe5. Qualifies as a treat rather than a fest I think! Treated myself to a pair of speedgoats this morning; might be kinder on my old knees and everywhere is claggy at present; that’s my excuse anyway!!🙂

[Elfe5 60minGraduate in reply to Beachcomber66]

Sounds an excellent reason- certainly not an excuse! 👍🏻😄

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Well earned I may say - but I know those 3 seconds must smart!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Thanks Subilw; I am not bothered about the pb really. I am happy to make the distance.......Pb next time !!

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

🤣🤣🤣

[Run46 Graduate10]

That looks amazing...I know I should be focusing on the 10 miles you ran (well done on that by the way👏) but I'm struggling to take my eyes off the brownie 😆

I've been for a flu jab today and bought myself a chocolate muffin with genache centre as I thought it only fair, seen as kids get lolly pops after an injection.

God it's a good job we run or we'd be massive...happy running 😉

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

We run to eat 👍

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

I would not recommend baked beans on toast before a long run !!😩

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Haha, I can imagine that's not the most sensible pre-run meal and will definitely take your advice 👍

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Many congratulations BC!👏👏👏 Never was a brownie more well deserved and very wise to draw a veil over the stomach cramps!

Just shows what a bit of determination (and lots of exercises!) can achieve.👍

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks JP, I am a bit chuffed to have got there (doesn’t show obviously!!) I wrote to my physio today to say thanks; she said things will continue to improve 🙂

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yes, you're hiding it very well !😜

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Your 10 miler next week I guess?

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Could be - or possibly the week after? Decisions,decisions!