A Comfortable Sunny Easter 5K 🌞🏃

[Instructor57]

So it was a beautiful morning , sunny and about 9 or 10 degrees with hardly any wind .

Perfect for an Easter Sunday morning run 🌞🏃

Shorts were perfect along with a long sleeve running top .

My hip had been feeling fine so I was a little more relaxed about doing this run .

I still decided not to push the distance though .

This felt good from the word go !

And for the first time in ages I set off at comfortable pace that I felt I could maintain .

Because my hip felt fine I was able to enjoy this run more than some of my recent ones ,

It was so nice just to enjoy the sun and the surrounding scenary and listen to my music ( Pink Floyd).

It's typical but I have an appointment with my physio a week on Tuesday (13th) .

I think I will see how it goes between now and then before i decide if to keep it or not !

But today actually felt effortless , and not even a twinge ! it's been quite along time since I have been able to say that .

So, a nice run ,

And the first time in a while where I have finished on a significantly faster split 😁

The horse in the picture is in a field near my house , exactly where my 5K ends 😁

So, back home, stretches done and kit in the wash , a quick shower and cup of tea then off to see an old friend for coffee and cake in the garden ,

Last time a saw him and his wife was new year's Eve 2019 !!!

We have a lot of catching up to do 😁

Happy Easter and Happy running folks 😁👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

That's fantastic Ian! Great about the hip and that obviously meant you could just relax and enjoy your run. It sounds wonderful 😁I didn't dare chance it today so making for with a short stroll through the woods just to keep things moving.

Enjoy the rest of your Easter weekend. How lovely to catch up with friends after all this time 😁

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank you Diane !I really enjoyed it 👍

I hope your hip is feeling better ?

I guess if you can go for a walk then it must be reasonably ok ??

Happy Easter to you !

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks Ian. It's not right, and is still uncomfortable but a lot better than yesterday. I just needed to get outside as the weather is so wonderful today

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Yes, these things unfortunately take time , happy you are out and about on it though !Hope it keeps improving 👍

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Oh how brilliant to have a niggle free run Ian! Well done 👍. And some cracking photos too, I love horses. Have a nice time with old friends and coffee and cake. 😊😊😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thank you It made it such a pleasent run 👍I'm actually back now from coffee and cake and it was so nice to catch up with them 😁

Happy Easter to you 😁

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

🐣 and you!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thank you 🙏

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Good run then,love the photos, Happy Easter

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Many thanks , and happy Easter to you both 😁👍

[limu_mu Graduate10]

Sun, Pink Floyd and a horse. Sounds like the great gig in the sky. Happy Easter Instructor57

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to limu_mu]

Haha , nothing better 😁👍Happy Easter 🙏

[Hidden]

Sounds like a perfect day Instructor57, really glad to hear your hip seems better. Reconnecting with friends is special now isn’t it, enjoy 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you !It was a relief to run niggle free !

and then great to catch up with friends 😁🌞

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Great to read about your run, Ian and love the photos! Seems like you had a good day today, effortless run, no hip niggles, Pink Floyd and coffee and cake with friends 👏👏👏👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks Julia, it was so nice today !First time it's felt that good for a while .

And yes , great to catch up with friends 👍

Hope your doing well and ready for your move ??

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I’m pretty tired but it’s all coming together! Another long day tomorrow and I’ll be ready. 🤞

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

So glad it's coming together !You will be due a bit of a rest after this .

Hope all goes well 🙏

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks, Ian. My brother and sister will make sure I rest for a few days!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Good !And I'm sure it won't be long before your catching up on the runs 😁

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I think the move will be a weight lifted and I’ll be able to focus on running again 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

I think your right 🤞👍

[Hidden]

How lovely to enjoy a run that just felt effortless and that you could relax and enjoy. I'm so glad to hear that niggly hip is behaving itself. Your route looks glorious in the sunshine.Enjoy your catch up with friends. Happy running 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you ! It was the most enjoyable for quite some time and it was great to catch up with friends 😁👍

[Bontobpat]

What beautiful weather you had for your run!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Bontobpat]

Thank you , yes it was glorious 😁🌞🙏

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Sounded a nice run, and great news about that hip, i'm sure the shorter runs, and rest have helped, it's feels good to be back out, and not really feel any niggles, you must have had alot to catch up on, with your friends!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Yes it was a lovely run , perfect weather and great to be able to run relaxed !Also really good to catch up with friends later 😁👍

[Lifluf Graduate10]

That looks like a nice place to run. And the weather was lovely wasn't it. I went for a comfortable 5k too - slipped down the private/beware of shooting section but no sign of the gamekeeper. Haha, this morning, as I read your post, there's a small snow storm outside!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Lifluf]

Yes it's a nice route, oh your dodging bullets on your runs 😱🤣Such a change in the weather today though ☹️

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Happy days - a joyful 5k in the sunshine followed by coffee, cake and old friends. How wonderful!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Thank you ! Yes it was lovely, what a difference today we had snow ! 😐🤣

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

We have a beautiful sunny day but a freezing cold north wind. Not great for outdoor gatherings - the firepit would have to get stacked up like for Guy Fawkes... 😆😆

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Yes, nice and sunny here now but still very cold !

[Hidden]

Sounds like a great run. It is always so pleasant when everything falls just right in a run eh? Hope the cake and coffee tasted good and that you enjoyed the company!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yes, I enjoyed it thanks , as you say , nice when it falls into place 😁And coffee, cake and friends were good thanks 👍

[Indielass00]

Glad the hip is better now! Lovely run 😀

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Thank you !So far so good 😁🤞

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Hi Ian,What a lovely read so glad to hear you had such a great effortless run, Well done you!

That is great that your hip is ok at the moment, typical about the physio appointment!

Such beautiful photos especially the donkey. Hope you had a lovely catch up with your friend.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Thanks Rebecca, I just woke up and saw your reply 😂Yes it was a lovely run !

And beautiful weather , what a change now though ! It's freezing .

I'm undecided now what to do about the physio 🤔

But it was a good day and great to catch up with my friend and his wife 👍

Glad you like the pictures, the horse lives just around the corner from my house 🙂

Enjoy your next run ! x

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

It is amazing how wonderful running makes you feel.

Yes total change in the weather we had a little bit of sleet yesterday so crazy.

Lol oh yes horse not donkey sorry still got brain fog!

I am planning to go for a run tomorrow morning before work.

Have a lovely day

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Haha, I must admit 'Donkey' made me smile 😁 Enjoy your run tomorrow 👍 x