Another change of plan - 5K + 2K 😊🏃‍♀️🥣

[Jools2020]

Flushed with the success of a new 5K PB on Saturday, today’s run was going to be a slow 7 or 8K. My circular route was already planned, to incorporate a couple of segments. I’m working on retaking my Local Legend status on these segments 😊

Long sleeved top and running tights this morning. Not my cosy winter ones, I have some others that are perfect for those chillier mornings, without being too warm. Quick cuppa and off I go.

I was really looking forward to my run this morning. Warm up walk over, I start to run. My pace is good and steady. It’s very overcast and I’m a little disappointed; the forecast had promised sunny intervals. I’m heading out of the village and pass the turning for the Deadend Track, but I don’t need those extra couple of kilometres this morning, so I carry on. I turn right along the single track road that links the two main roads. The horses watch me run past. My third kilometre pace is 7:09. Well, that’s a bit fast for a longer run! I try and work out the maths, not something I’m good at while running 😊 I’m thinking I could be close to my 5K PB that I only set on Saturday! Fourth kilometre is less than 7:00 and I’m going well! Should I? I still can’t work out the maths, but decide to go for it! The fifth kilometre seems long and I’m tiring. Maybe not such a good idea after all ......but it’s over and I run on for a few steps and stop the run. Yes, I did it! Another 5K PB of 35:41. This is 33 seconds faster than Saturday!

I walk to catch my breath. I realise that because of my change in plan. I’m over 2K from home. I decide to start a new run and jog slowly home - at least this way I’ll keep to my original plan of 7K!

Arriving home, I paid more attention than usual to my post run stretches, had coffee and made myself some porridge - it’s the breakfast of champions, don’t you know 😊🏃‍♀️🔥🥣

5K Splits: 7:37, 7:22, 7:09, 6:47, 6:45

[Kish247 Graduate10]

Wow, smashing it! 30 seconds is a massive amount to beat your previous 5km only set the other week. Congrats 🥳

Great being able to start the run again and complete another 2km, I struggle to start up again after slowing down to cross the road!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Kish247]

Thanks! I can only start again because of the change of pace - I just jog slowly. I prefer to jog rather than walk, I actually find walking harder!

[nowster Graduate10]

You merely have to beat 14'44" to get the world record. 🤣

Well done! 👍

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

😂😂🤣 Thanks 😊

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Woot woot! 🥳🎉🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️ there's no stopping you 💪👏👏👏 if I did 5k at that pace, I'd have to be carried home on a stretcher! 🤣

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thanks BF 🙏. I’ve no idea where that run came from today!

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Well done Jools, and look at those times, your flying at the moment, and on the back of a fast one on sat, bet you feel chuffed with that, and help with all the other stuff going on. 😊

I'm of for another slow 5k soon, on my own today, so music all ready!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Thanks, Peter! I am very chuffed with that. A welcome diversion, for sure 😊. Have a good run 👍

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Just got back, another 5k, a bit faster today, not planned, and groin/hip feeling better each run now. 🤞

Blimey, that's a 7!!!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Well done! Must be the changing season, willing us to go faster! And great news about your hip feeling better. You’ll be smashing your 5K PB before you know it 😊. (Had to check to see what it was!)

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Had to have a look myself, 37.42, not really trying to go faster, so hopefully a good sign, was a bit nippy earlier, suns out now! 🤣

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

It was a bit nippy on my slightly earlier run. I was glad I’d worn my gloves. No cold thumbs! I did check to see if I ran with hitch hiking thumbs, but I don’t seem to. Something is going on though, because they get cold 😂

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

My hands were cold on warm up walk, but soon warmed up, just shorts and short sleeves today, back to work tomorrow, at last!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Hopefully working won’t interfere too much with your running schedule!

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

It's mad really, i'd only graduated c25k on 6th nov, my mum had her fall two days later, then the running really took of, will use the weekend for a longer run, but not too long for now.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

You’ve certainly had a lot to contend with. Using the weekend for a longer run is great - it’s what I do and I don’t even work. 😊 Maybe I will have to in the future, I don’t know yet.

It’s a good idea to take it steady for a while 😊

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Well, in the last 12 months, i've only worked 3, 1/2 months, so sort of feels like retirement! 🤣

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

😂

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Excellent run for you Jools2020, all negative spits, that's each Kilometer pace a little fast than the previous one, it won't be long before you smash that sub 35 minute 5K time.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Than you, AlMorr 🙏. Yes, I’m getting closer to that 35 minutes! 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Nice one Jools and we'll done on another PB 😬👍

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks, Ian 🙏👍

[GailXrunning]

Woo-eee!🙌💫 I think that’s just one brilliant 7k run. One run, with a short walk interval. The distinction of 5 and 2 is just in the mind and/or your (changing) expectations. And we can reframe the latter as on-the-hoof restrategising. The crucial important mental energy involved in the latter is probably why there wasn’t much space left for dynamic arithmetic.😉

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Thanks 🙏. Yes, when in doubt, run like hell 😂

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Wow! Lovely negative splits Jools! Isn’t it great when you can make a decision mid run and go for it 👍

...and another PB 🙌🏼🥇You’re defo a Local Legend in my book! 🏆

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

Haha, thank you 🙏 😊

[Littleoyellow Graduate10]

What an uplifting week you're having Jools 😁 all that distance you've accumulated in your legs is paying off in those 5ks 🎉👍 congratulations 🎉

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Littleoyellow]

Thanks! Maybe I’m warming to 5K after all 😊

[Littleoyellow Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

It's all part of the mix 😁🏃‍♀️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That’s awesome, you really are speeding up, and you did another couple kilometres at the end, bet you feel pleased with yourself

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Speeding up was definitely a surprise, but welcome! Definitely going slow and longer on my next run 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

I ran 5k in 40.44 minutes once back in the autumn but can’t get near it any more

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

You could if you trained specifically for it, but I don’t think it’s your priority 😊

I didn’t think it was mine, either! I got sucked in for a few days 😊. Obviously the break did me good. I shall leave 5K alone now and normal service will resume. 😉

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

Hmm I probably would if I lost some weight, I no longer own a pair of jeans that goes all the way up, I fast and I eat fresh food and I know exactly how to lose weight but it’s stubborn

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Difficult if you’re cooking delicious food for someone who appreciates it!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

Of course that’s it!!! Poor Willow, no more roasts

😂 😂

Nothing to do with giving up smoking and everything tasting so much better

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Haha, I’d forgotten you gave up smoking as well!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

I never forget it, Willow smokes but I never will again, i vaped for 3 years 8 years ago and put on a stone I never lost it when i went back to smoking I gave up 13 months ago and put another one on (sighs) 😂

[Littleoyellow Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Keep going with the Michael Moseley Sola 👍 have you got the Fast 800 recipe book? It's worked for me and Mr LOY has the delicious meals with added carbs 😁😋

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Littleoyellow]

I haven’t got the recipe book but i’ve gone back on the IF diet, a few days off work and extra sleep has helped,

Thanks for your advice. I will get there 😀

[Littleoyellow Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Sleep is always the best medicine isn't it 👍 and time off your rewarding but stressful work. Best foot forward with the running, and never stop patting yourself on the back for quitting smoking 👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Littleoyellow]

Thank you i won’t

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

You are simply smashing it at the moment! 😁👏👏👏

Better get those PBs in on the flat, whilst you still can 😉

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks. You make a valid point! I don’t want to overdo the fast running, though - next run will be slow. 😊

[AndrewJR75 Graduate10]

Look at those splits! Go on Jools2020, smashing it!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to AndrewJR75]

Haha! Yes, 2 of those splits start with a 6!!

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

You are doing fantastic Julia and looking amazing!

Well done on another 5K PB of 35:41 👏👏⭐️⭐️🏅🏅There is no stopping you!! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Thank you so much, Rebecca 💕

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

You are smashing it Julia x