Such a Better Run Today 😁

[Couchphoenix]

My last run was a hard earned 6k, but what a difference a good nights sleep makes.

I was pleased to see a Grateful 8k Run on the NRC app, which must be a new one as I’ve never noticed it before. It was perfect for me today, I set off at a nice pace, breathing good, I felt so much stronger. I chose my my normal route but then almost three quarters in I turned a corner and headed in a new direction.....I knew there was a hill, but it was no where near as steep as I had pictured it in my mind and I jogged up it at a reasonable pace, thinking to myself I’ll be running down this on the way back 😁. Coach Bennett kept me company as usual and said that we should be grateful for the people who support us, those who make us laugh and also our running family. That resonated with me as I remembered all the much needed support I’ve received from the good people on here.

Having reached 5k I turned around and headed home, running down the hill was nice and I soon heard Coach Bennett telling me I’d completed the run. I stopped the run at that point and began to walk home, but feeling ok I chose a NRC 1k just to finish off with.

All in all a good and enjoyable run.....I hope your next one is just as good too 👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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Cracking job Couchphoenix 👍

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you lmc50, much appreciated 👍

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Sounds like a perfect grateful run, well done. Nice pace maintained on that hill too, wonderful. Happy running 🤗

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you Grannyhugs, it was a good one and a change of route makes such a difference, I’ve got 3 to choose from now 😁

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Brilliant, I sometimes run my routes in reverse just to double the number of options 🤣

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Whatever keeps it fresh 👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

It’s great when a run goes well isn’t it? pleased to hear yours did

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you 😊 it’s a real pick me up, I really enjoyed today’s run

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Those runs are what makes all the hard ones worth it

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Great Run Couchphoenix, fantastic that it was an enjoyable one, you mixed it up, are feeling stronger and got a good night’s sleep.

I am looking forward to my run tomorrow!

Take care

Rebecca 🏃🏻‍♀️💪🐻

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Thanks Rebecca, I think the change of route helped too, something different, you gave a great run tomorrow.....Geoff

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thank you so much Geoff, I am going to try a change of route next week as well! That is my week four completed! Enjoy your next run 🏃🏻‍♀️💪🐻

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

I knew the next one would be better 😁It's great to have a run like that when everything just clicks! Fantastic!

I'll look out for that one in NRC as I have not seen that before

Was hoping for a longer run tomorrow but may have to make do with a 5k. let's see

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

No, I think it’s a new one as I was looking for an 8k run when I was gradually increasing my distance, give it a go it’s a good one 👍

[sofaspud]

Sounds perfect, Couchphoenix! I haven’t tried that one yet but will give it a shot soon.

Happy resting

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to sofaspud]

Nice one Sofaspud, it’s quite a nice distance 8k, pushes you a bit but not not too much. Nice lazy day today, apart from taking the dog for a walk. 🐕‍🦺🚶‍♂️

[Tinytears60 Graduate10]

Almost a 10k and I like how you’ve slowed the pace down for the last km ( still fast by my standards 🤣)Another fab run! 👏👏👏

Sleep makes such a difference doesn’t it? ... and as for hills- legend! 👌

I’m grateful for flat at the moment 🙏🏻

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Tinytears60]

Thank you lovely 😊, I was pleased with that one.....yes sleep makes all the difference. Not sure I’m a legend 🤣 that hill was nowhere near as steep as I thought it was in my mind and I drive up it on the way to work.....maybe I need a new car 🚗 😉