Early 5k before work

[Instructor57]

So this was my first run this week (last was last wednesday)

it was still quite dark when i went out at 07:10 .

couldn't resist taking the picture of the moon ! not sure what that is to the right of it though? any astronomers out there ?

it was certainly chilly so had a long sleeve running top and a hi viz windproof jacket on top and my running tights .

i did feel myself warming up a bit after the first 10 minutes or so but couldn't be bothered messing around taking the jacket off haha

i didn't look at my watch for all of the run, i know this route like the back of my hand and know where every Km finishes .

i just wanted to have a relaxing and enjoyable run and that's what it was .

checked tha stats when i got home .

5.01K

7:22/Km

36:56 Min

371 Cal

142 Bpm

porridge for breakfast , then a shower before work 😁

[limberlou Graduate10]

I think it’s Mars. It was supposed to be closest to us and the moon Tuesday night. I was gonna look for it and forgot 🙄

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to limberlou]

Ahh thank you 😁👍

[Blackberrypie Graduate10 in reply to limberlou]

My son and I were enjoying the same sight this morning over breakfast. Mars is indeed close to earth but it was in the west this morning whereas Venus was close to the moon in the east.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Nice run! It's good to not clock watch sometimes. I did that for my 5k run on Monday

I was beginning to wonder where you were!

I think that's Venus next to the Moon btw

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Yes I have been a bit quiet lately , but I'm still around !

Oh, had 1 vote for Mars and 1 for Venus so far 😁

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Have a look here earthsky.org/astronomy-esse...

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

That's interesting, thanks 😁👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

It DEFINITELY. is VENUS, Mars is in the evening, good run and photo of the Moon and the planet Venus. 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you Al 😁👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I was reading a interesting fact about the planet Venus being observed from the earth on the Earth Sky Website, viewed from the earth Venus is in the exact same place in the sky every 8 years, its called the "pentagram" of Venus.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Interesting fact 👍

[Sparkey5000 60minGraduate]

I was running a similar distance at a similar time at a similar pace! And I thought the same about the moon! Spooky!! It was lovely this morning. Just the right temperature for me in my capris and long sleeve T-shirt as I soon warm up! Makes that 5 minutes walk up walk quite brisk it has to be said!! Enjoying your day

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Sparkey5000]

Yes it was nice , and as you say , makes for a good brisk warm up walk 😁

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

It’s Venus.😊 A beautiful sight with the crescent moon, I was looking at them through my binoculars this morning, sitting on my back step with an early morning coffee!

Well done for what sounds like a lovely run for you! 👏👍

Difficult to know what to wear, although I’m still wearing my shorts for running as my legs don’t seem to get cold 😀

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Yes, it looked so clear !

It was a lovely morning and a pleasant run !

Just spoilt by the fact I need to work soon haha 😂

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Fortunately I don’t do that ‘work’ thing any more! 😂

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

I don't do anything like as much as I used to do 😁

[nowster Graduate10]

That would be Venus, as I see others have told you. 🌟

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Thank you ! I wasen't sure 👍

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I find you need a really big zoom lens to do the moon justice. (Or a telescope.)

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Yes, my phone camera really doesn't do it justice 😂

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Nor does my DSLR 250mm zoom lens!

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Good morning,

What a beautiful picture.

Glad you had an enjoyable run what a great start to the day

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Thank you , and yes I feel much better now 😁👍🏃

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

That is one of my goals to be able to run before work, will get there!

Have a good day at work

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Yes, I can't be bothered to run after work 😂

[Tinytears60 Graduate10]

Love that photo... literally moonlit run 👏👏👏 Great pace Ian 👌

I went for walk yesterday and it was very fresh.. couldn’t believe my eyes - 2 ladies swimming in the lake - Brrrrr 🥶

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Tinytears60]

Swimming !!!

Hmm .... Not for me 😂

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Wooh check you out with your early morning activities 🏃 !! 😁 Well done!!

I have started a new job this week, so having to do the same. I am trying to catch it just as the light starts to come through, because I don’t get ready very quickly! 😊😊...😂❤️

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Haha, I'm the same , I like time to rest a bit after my run .

I was out about 20 minutes before sunrise .

Oh, good luck with the new job 🙂👍

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Nice! I think it's Venus!

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

But see others think it's Mars!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Apparently if it was evening it could be mars 😁

[wobbles_when_runs]

Great time, well done!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Many thanks 😁👍

[Buzzbeebh]

Lovely pic. I was out running around the same time (W6R3 for me, and my PACS is slower 😃) and took a pic too. Apparently both Venus and Mars are visible at the moment. Mars is slightly reddish, so this might be Venus.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Buzzbeebh]

Apparently if it was evening then more likely to be mars 😁

[Buzzbeebh in reply to Instructor57]

Ah ok! Thanks for letting me know 👍🏼

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Fantastic and hope you had a good day at work

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks , work was not too bad 👍😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

This year working and it not being too bad is onto a winner, my work is a bit rubbish at times but it’s a good place to be

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes, I'm not complaining, I only have myself to look after so don't need to work too much 🙂