Was this a 👍🏻 or 👎🏻 run 😂

[Slothgoesrunning]

Warning long post: Well that was a run with definite pluses and minuses!

Managed to get out early-ish @ 7am before work. Couldn’t decide on long/short/intervals run. Decided to just go with it and decide after first 1 or 2km. Took the route over field paths heading towards woods and lake. Minimal mud 👍🏻. trotted along nicely and realised I felt good and had some stamina than I’ve had for a while. 👍🏻 After first two kms realised I was on for poss 5k pb if I could continue at same pace. Decided to go for it 👍🏻 3rd and 4th going steady. Listening to Yusuf Cat Stevens on Desert Island Discs and enjoying his story and music choices 👍🏻 5k came and yes not a pb exactly but a match to current pb (although this was a tougher route- so very pleased with myself 👍🏻). Then the aftershokz died on me just as my brain engaged and told me legs were getting tired 👎🏻 decided that nothing was going to spoil my morning and that not only were neither of these things a problem but I would now continue and make this my 8k long run on Ju Ju magic plan. 👍🏻 but 6k with no one in my ear to distract me was harder than I expected 👎🏻 decided to play loudly podcast on phone so I could still hear it from the running belt (this May or may not have annoyed some fishermen and dog walkers 🤭). Now in my confusion over tech failure I made the mistake of taking a second lap around the lake before heading back. This was a mistake for two reasons 1. I would end my run and still have a 20 mins walk to get home 2. After completing 8k 👍🏻 and During the said walk home I suddenly came over all Paula Radcliffe 😱💩 and started to panic and clamber into the nearest hedgerow (I kid you not) 👎🏻 however my body decided at last minute that it would not allow this to happen and so I clambered back out and walked very briskly back home! As soon as I got in (now 20 mins later than planned) I grabbed my work phone, cancelled my first zoom meeting of the day and headed to the loo! 👍🏻😂😂 still chuffed now at having completed only my second 8k run ever and getting my 5k timing. Hope the longer runs don’t all require possible emergency loo breaks 😬

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

It's getting to the bit that after 5K, a 8K is my favourite distance, I suppose that is because I take just under one hour to complete it, for you as well 8K seems a good run, I am glad that you enjoyed your run today despite a few other distractions especially after you finished the run, good luck for your Ju Ju's Magic 10, not long before you can run a 10K.

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks AlMorr - yes 10k seems to be in sight 🙂

[61Lady Graduate10]

Well done for a great run 👏👏👏

but Oh my goodness - this sounds very familiar ... I’ve worked out that if I eat after 5pm day before a run, I need emergency pit stop 😟 - believe me ... you are not alone.

On the plus side for me (being overweight), it means I eat less 3 times a week 🤣

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate10 in reply to 61Lady]

Thanks 61Lady. 😂 it’s never happened before when running 5ks - I normally use the loo and then go for a run - so I am thinking it’s got something to do with the longer distances 🤷🏼‍♀️

[dijep Graduate10]

What an eventful run and a great 8k, I particularly liked the bit about having to play your podcast and annoying the fishermen 😊 Why is it that the tech always seems to let us down when we need it most? As for the Paula Radcliffe moment it's one that I and I guess lots of us dread !

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

Thanks. I’m still amused by it now. Must be better prepared next time!

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Well done for doing that topsy turvy run! Some unexpected hurdles 😂 but that happens. I know what you mean about getting back in time for work when you're on a roll with a run!

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thanks Roxdog - yes this work from home lark has meant that I have to really reign myself in as otherwise I would be late for work 3 times a week!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Sooo annoying when ear buds go silent, you are a few days in front of us on the magic plan, both on same week, we are hoping to run 8k tomorrow after a restful rest day today

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Good luck with the 8k - weather forecast seems good for tomorrow so hopefully you will have a lovely run

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Slothgoesrunning]

Thank you, as long as we don’t wake to pouring rain we will be fine, it’s hard to get Willow out the door in the rain 😂

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

🤣 definitely a 👍🏻

The Paula Radcliffe is often far more mental. Once we focus on it, it can become a much bigger issue.

10k is well within your grasp now 😁

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks, I’m starting to believe it might be!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10 in reply to Slothgoesrunning]

Believing it is the biggest part of reaching it 👍🏻😁

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Absolutely 💯 a positive. Especially as you went pretty quickly over 5k which would make the next 3 tricky but you did it. The tummy thing can be normal too so don't worry. Steadier long run next time will see 10k looking rosy 😉

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks GTFC! I’m learning so much about running and myself as I progress 🙂

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Well done Slothgoesrunning. An eventful run. I think I would have ditched if my earphones died!

It's funny how I never like music in the background when I'm gardening or walking in the country but can't run without it 😏

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate10 in reply to Lifluf]

Thanks. I’ve gone from music to podcasts or audio books - somehow having someone chatting is more background and less forefront of my mind when running which I like. I guess we all find what works for us. Happy running!