Puffing in the sunshine

[Fionamags]

My second week on the comeback plan. I decided to extend to 25 mins today as I felt that the 20 mins run on Friday left me with plenty more in the tank. So off I went running mostly on back roads to get away from the hoards on my lovely usual routes. Realising that I needed to extend a bit I ended up doing a couple of long, slow albeit gentle inclines - and my how I puffed! Note to self - I really need to do a bit of hill running!

Seeing as i was making up the route as I went along i wasn't as mindful of time or distance as it was a winding route that i had to get home on. A few mins from home i checked my watch to see if i needed to add another bit in to get to 25 mins and i was amazed to see that i was at 28 mins! So I ran across the road and past my flat a bit just to get to 30 mins. No idea what the neighbours thought I was up to??? 🙂

Anyway - I'm really delighted with that. It was a cracking day too - sunny, clear blue skies and a tad warmer - although there was still some ice in places. Onwards!!!

[Allbarron 60minGraduate]

Oh my goodness you are back with avengence. Sounds like a fantastic run. I'm afraid hills are my biggest avoidance. More power to you Fiona!! 😃

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Allbarron]

Well tbh I wouldn't really call them hills - more like slight slopes 🤣🤣🤣.

[dijep Graduate10]

Brilliant what a lovely way to get your comeback 30 minute run done. I'm really pleased for you. 😉👍🎊It's onward and definitely upward as you've pointed out 😃

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

Hahahaha upwards? That was a momentary aberration.

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Brilliant love a random run without clock watching 👍

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Great to hear your comeback runs are going well Fionamags, the magic is returning, keep puffing, it strengthens the heart 😉 🤗

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

So glad that you enjoyed your run today Fiona, a 25 minute run, nice to be back running, 25 minute run are the runs of week 7 of C25K

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Er it was actually 30 mins although the aim was to do 25. Was great though. Very relieved that i can do this at least.

[CBDB Graduate10]

Comeback-Plan! Yey!!!! What a nice day to have a come-back run! I know how that feels! 💪👍🏽👏🏃‍♀️

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

That sounds like a lovely run for you today. I dont know how often I've run past my house to get a nice round value🤣 previously I'd do ever decreasing loops of carpark. Its amazing how even in the sun little icy patches lurk waiting to catch you unawares- take care and happy running 🤗

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Haha yes I guessed that my VRBs would have been doing similar to reach targets.

[CaptFrey 60minGraduate]

Excellent news and glad you are gett Out and about again

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to CaptFrey]

Inching forwards through Somerset slowly but surely.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

That sounds like a lovely comeback run Fionamags! Nearly there now surely?! And a nice day too - what more do you need!

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Was great! Am going to keep upping the distance to get back to 10k.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Yay, 30 mins, no problem. It’s amazing how quickly fitness comes back, isn’t it 👏👍 Well done.

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Still a way to go - but not nearly as far as I expected. So I'm well chuffed with that!

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Well done Fionamags. That's what running is all about , enjoyment 👏👏

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks. Was great - apart from the puffing bits 😄😄

[Scruff55 60minGraduate]

Well donecFM great run to extend your time. Doesn’t matter about pace. 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Scruff55]

Thaanks! Just getting my puff up to scratch 😂😂

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to Fionamags]

I’m afraid I dodge the hills. Will think about them maybe when the weather improves. 🤣🤣🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Fantastic!! What a fabulous comeback run 😁😁 I'm also starting up slowly after a spot on the IC and it's such a great feeling to be out there again 😃 all the best to you 💪👍🏃‍♀️

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thanks! Good luck to you too. Its feels great to be building up again, doesn't it?

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Your comeback is going so well! Really happy for you. 🤗