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8 mile...a running shoe send off

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Good morning runners!

Today I got a notification that my new running shoes are on the way ๐Ÿ˜ so today was my last run in my Nike's that have served me well since I started c25k a few months back. Those boys went out in some style! My target 10k got smashed with a 2nd best time and I still had plenty in the tank so just kept on going! Managed a new distance PB of 8 miles and had some left in me, was barely breathing hard when I slowed to a cool down walk.

It took coach Dyer to get me out of bed at 6am but once I was dressed Coach Bennett guided me round 10k with my 90s rap selection on random play. Coach D returned for the last couple of K to motivate me home in his own inimitable style ๐Ÿคฃ "tired treacle? Shut it! RUN!" The thought to continue on for 10 miles briefly danced around my brain but no I thought I'd save that target for 2021.

Splits I was pleased, didn't once drop over 10 min per mile, best being 8.58 and slowest being 9.54, didn't even let the slopes slow me down.

The knee held up but niggled from 5k onward more annoying than painful, hurt most on the up hills.

All in all a very pleasing run which I enjoyed, the routes getting a bit samey now need some new ones in the new year to mix it up.

Good luck all running today, have a good Xmas Eve!

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What a fantastic distance to run the last with those shoes, and a great time. Saving 10miles for 2021 is a brilliant idea. I hope the knee niggles subside. Merry Christmas and Happy running ๐Ÿค—

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Jericho2332Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs

Thank you grannyhugs! A very merry Xmas to you too! X

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Bambi2020Graduate10

That is an epic distance-what a way to send off the old shoes! You are well on your way to training for some serious distance races when they open up again. Well done- have a great Christmas!

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Jericho2332Graduate10 in reply to Bambi2020

Thanks Bambi, think I'm gonna train up to 10 miles and that's probably as far as I could imagine me going... But who knows, 10 minutes seemed impossible not long back ๐Ÿคฃ

A merry Christmas to you and yours x

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Peter44Graduate10

Blimey, you smashed that today! Made me laugh your comment about 10 mins seemed a long time ๐Ÿคฃ you've come a long way, very quickly, dont think you'll be stopping at 10 miles somehow ๐Ÿค” hope your knee will be ok, post run, i'm a little stiff from yesterdays run/swim!!! ๐ŸคฃHappy christmas. ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„

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Jericho2332Graduate10 in reply to Peter44

Cheers Peter, yeah I think il feel it in the morning...drinking plenty of ermmm "liquid" so hope that helps ๐Ÿฅด๐Ÿคฃ

Merry Xmas to you and yours, have a great one ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

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Tasha99Graduate10

Well done! Thereโ€™s a path from ladgate opposite the end of saltersgill avenue that takes you up to fairy dell. Turn right to go under the a174 and youโ€™re there. Gorgeous in there.

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Jericho2332Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99

Yeah I go up there a lot, usually if I'm walking to Tesco ๐Ÿคฃ pretty good for bike riding too but some of those hills for running ๐Ÿ˜ณ? ๐Ÿคฃ I bet they hurt. Yeah some good options for extending routes round there and Colby Newham though ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Have a lovely Xmas Tasha x

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Tasha99Graduate10 in reply to Jericho2332

You too ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ˜

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StoneDragon

Wow - you gave those old running shoes a right send off ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ช well done on covering that distance, very impressive. ๐Ÿ‘

Have a fantastic Christmas bud ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…

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Jericho2332Graduate10 in reply to StoneDragon

Thank you SD, have a fantastic Xmas ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

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RunforurlifeGraduate10

Woahhh! Longest run yet, nice one matey ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Youโ€™re certainly getting some mileage in those legs, very impressive. Youโ€™ll be flying once you have those new trainers on! I know the niggling knee feeling.. I get that, then it disappears for a bit then is back.. just annoying and always on an uphill/downhill stretch. New routes for the new year sounds like a good plan ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ Happy Christmas!! Hope the beer stocks are plentiful ๐Ÿบ youโ€™ve earned a few today with that run.

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Jericho2332Graduate10 in reply to Runforurlife

Thank you r4ul! Merry Xmas to you and yours too x

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Jericho2332Graduate10

Ended up with bad knee pain all night and had to strap it up all day today ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿผโ€โ™‚๏ธ was hoping to test the new kicks tomorrow or day after but not looking likely now. Bloody knee! ๐Ÿคฌ

Apart from that though Xmas (my first ever one at home ๐Ÿคฃ) has been brilliant, dinner was awesome and kids have been no bother at all. Pots all done and put away, desserts in fridge and loads of booze flowing! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

Hope everybody's is going great too, well done to those who got out and ran today! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป

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