Well, my lovely virtual running buddies - I needed a boost this morning and I wasnβt disappointed! Now, Iβm not particularly drawn to 5K. We are not friends. I like 4K much more - or longer runs; but having returned from a 3 week break from running on Thursday with a gentle 3.5K, I wanted to run a bit further than 4K this morning.
I also wanted to run a loop to incorporate a couple of segments. My crown of Local Legend has been stolen from me, yes, stolen, from another runner in the village and I am determined to get it back. Of course, she doesnβt know this - we donβt know each other. One more run and I should have it!
It was chilly this morning, but I felt it would warm up, so shorts and long sleeved top. Sun visor was essential this morning. I wish Iβd worn gloves, though - my thumbs were cold! Although it was a gorgeous morning, there was a frost.
I did a nice, long warm up walk to the start of the first segment and set off nice and slowly. This is not a route I would normally use for a 5K run, so I have room for a good walk before and after my run. I set off nice and steady, thinking I would like a sub 40 minute 5K.
Itβs not that early, but the village is eerily quiet. The floods have receded, but there still isnβt much traffic. I spot a couple of hundred Whooper swans in the fields; they will soon be going home to Iceland. I carry on, aware that Iβm picking up pace with each km. then I see my 4th km is just less than 7:00 and I think I must be close to my PB, so although Iβm tired I try to keep it going for the last km.
I still have time to notice all the daffodils in the village. I glance at my watch and Iβm running in Zone 5! My watch buzzes and the run is over. Iβve made it. Strava gives me 36:14. Itβs only seconds faster, but hey! A PB is a PB π
Splits: 7:49, 7:35, 7:07; 6:57, 6:47.
Home for coffee and porridge βοΈ π₯£ π
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What a great run to come back with. This is almost identical to my thoughts and run this morning (although 5k/36 mins is a mere dream for me) π well done ππ»
Well done Jools, and congratulations on your PB, I know your not a 5k fan π And yes there are some sneaky people about ! I also lost a local legend the other week ! How dare they π
Well done Jools, on your PB time, blimey, you were flying on those last 2km's, my last one was 43 mins π, and will probably do similar today, anyway, glad you were able to get out, take your mind of the packing, for a bit.
Yes, will be sad, a big step for her, she had 3 years at uni, but that felt different, i've still got other daughter, and son, but he's looking to buy somewhere soon, will be strange here, quite a big house, just two of us!
At least you wonβt be on your own. Itβs hardest when the last one leaves! I have 2 sons, both married with 3 children. Iβll be moving nearer my younger son, I think that he and his wife are looking forward to help with childcare. Nanny Julia to the rescue!
Sounds like you'll be kept busy, with all the childcare duties, and running up those hills! π₯΅Your right about the kids, although they can be hard work at times, they probably actualy keep me going sometimes. βΉ
Hope i wont be a grandad, for a few more years yet. π€£
Haha, Iβm sure your time will come! Iβm really looking forward to helping. Itβs giving me a purpose. Iβll only be living in High Wycombe temporarily until I can buy a house - which will be in a flat area π¬
When my kids were born, we lived in Dover, but moved back here, so my mum could help out with them, as my wife's family down there, were pretty useless.Where do you think you'll go, with no hills? π€£
What a great run Jools π that rest has really re-charged your batteries! Great time for the 5k and really good last couple of k, wish I could gradually get faster like that π
Thanks. I can only do it if I hold back on that first km. And then hold back, but not quite so much on the second. After that, Iβm warmed up and my body just gradually speeds up.
Oh wow Julia that is absolutely brilliant well done on your sub 40 minute 5k must be so delighted with that! πππβοΈβοΈβοΈπ π π ππ»ββοΈππ»ββοΈππ»ββοΈWhat a great start to the weekend. I hope you have your crown back local legend and are wearing it with pride!! ππππππππ»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»
Thanks, 9weeks2Run , I am delighted with the new PB! I donβt have my crown back yet, but hopefully soon. Iβll keep taking that route and it wonβt be too long, I hope the other runner doesnβt keep taking it, too π¬
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