A move and a new running route 😊

[Jools2020]

It’s been 11 days since my last run and since then I had a very stressful move out of my previous house to live with my Dad for a while. I’m just about settled now, although I still have some unpacking to do as soon as I get a chest of drawers to put my clothes into.

So I decide to get out there this morning and run for 3K to get the ‘lie of the land’, which is most definitely not flat like the fens!

It’s not cold, windy or raining this morning, so a long sleeved top and cooler running tights were just fine.

Off I go and I realise straight away that this run is not going to be easy - my heart rate shot up immediately. I carry on running towards the village and along by the common. I notice I’m in heart rate Zone 4. I take a right before the road slopes down to the valley, I’m certainly not up to attempting the hill back up this morning!

The run takes me round the houses and I remember I used to do a paper round on this estate. I run out into the road to avoid some people and I notice that my breathing is not good. I’m determined to carry on without taking a walking break. I glance at my watch and I’m still in Zone 4, so I back off a bit on the third km.

I carry on to make 3.5 kilometres and start to think about coffee!

This run was slower usual for me and definitely a struggle, but I’m pleased I got out there and ran. I had to, really, as I already told Peter44 that I would. Sometimes a gentle push is what you need! 😊👍

[JoePhoto Graduate10]

But you did it: the first of the rest to come! All best 🤗🍾

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to JoePhoto]

Thanks, Joe 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍

[nowster Graduate10]

I've been eagerly awaiting this post. You've been missed. 👍

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Thanks, nowster - I’m back! Definitely got my work cut out to get back up to speed again, but I’m up to the challenge 😊

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

I imagine running anywhere other than the Fens is going to be a shock to the system Jools2020! It’s flatter than a flat thing where I am but at least we have bends and corners! I’m glad you got out though and I’m sure you’ll enjoy finding new running routes! Happy running!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you; I will indeed be looking for new routes, even if I have to drive to them 😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Welcome back!That was bound to be a bit of a shock after the Fens, but you did it! 💪

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

I did 😊. Thanks, Diane. I got all my things ready last night so I’d have no excuse and could get dressed quietly. Nobody stirred and they were still asleep when I got back.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Sounds exactly like here all last summer. Mr B got way to used to coffee in bed for my liking

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Haha, nobody got coffee in bed here! Not starting that malarkey. My dad went into ‘stealth dad’ mode; got dressed and sneaked downstairs without having a shower. I was tidying up my room and didn’t hear him. So he had to have a shower after breakfast... after which he got confused and had another breakfast!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

No it's definitely the road to ruin 😂Double breakfast - like that idea. Which reminds me - we have no bacon in!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

That’s an emergency situation! We had bacon butties for lunch. Dad managed a couple, in spite of the double breakfast mistake!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Ha ha! Emergency averted - I managed to source some bacon at the end of my walk today

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank goodness, I’m so relieved to hear that 😂 🥓 ✅

[Littleoyellow Graduate10]

Great run Jools 😁👍 the start of a new chapter 🏃‍♀️💨 hope you enjoyed your coffee ☕ and that the unpacking progresses smoothly 🤗

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Littleoyellow]

Thank you 😊. Coffee after a run is always good ☕️

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Well done Jools, good to see you out again .Hope your settling in ok ?

You'll soon get back into your stride 😁👍

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks, Ian. Yes, I’m settling in OK. It’s hard not to have my own home. Need to change things around here lol! It’s going to take a while to organise my brother 😬

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Haha, I'm sure you will make your mark 😁

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I’m just lulling him into a false sense of security for a few days .......

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

🤣🤣🤣

[RunWillie Graduate10]

Keep getting out there for you ❤️🏃‍♀️ hugs x

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to RunWillie]

Thanks, RunWillie 😊

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

Glad the move is done and you’re starting to find your way around x

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Thank you, Frizzbomb. Just the right time of year to discover new routes! 😊

[RacingintheStreet Graduate10]

Every new endeavour requires you to make a start , and you did 👌😃Here’s to new beginnings ☀️and good coffee 🏃🏻‍♀️☕️☀️

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to RacingintheStreet]

I’ll drink to that! 🍷

[Week7 Graduate10]

Please to hear you're back out running .Hopefully it'll help with all the stress of the move.Looking forward to reading your posts as you explore your new local running routes.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Week7]

Thanks, Week7. I’m going to have to start negotiating the hills! 😬 Can’t avoid them forever.

[Week7 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

I know the feeling. I Iive in a town with only minor hills. If I go out of town in one direction it's flat all the way to the river but roads are unsafe and tracks a bit crowded with walkers. In all other directions out of town there are steep hills.I have been running around in loops and circles all over town to avoid the steep hills but on Monday I bit the bullet and "ran" the steepest. I used every tool in the box- slow, tiny steps etc. I made it and it was OK! I think you may be pleasantly surprised-if not, I can tell by your posts that you like a running challenge so I'm sure it won't be too long before they just become a normal part of your runs !

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Week7]

Thank you for your encouragement and I hope you’re right! I should at least try. Sooner rather than later. My pace will undoubtedly drop, but I’ll ignore that for now 😊

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done Jools2020! So glad you’ve got a new, albeit hilly, running route. Soon you won’t notice them, and when you’re back on the flat, you’ll be like a whippet 😊🏃‍♀️👍👏🏼.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Haha yes, anything is possible 😄

[Fionamags Graduate10]

The good thing about hills is that although they go up - they also go down! I have started tackling hills for a bit of variety and although the climbs are tough its great fun going down the other side. You might surprise yourself with times as well because you can crack on in the downhill bits to make up for the slow segments. Hope you are settled soon - moving is huge - you must be knackered.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Yes, I am exhausted. Good point about what goes up must come down. I’ll factor a few smaller hills into my next run and see what happens. 😊

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

Well done Jools2020, you’ve had a stressful house move and 11 days without running plus a new route, so that’s a lot to contend with, well done for getting out there for a run. It’s a nice you promised Peter44 you’d go too, definitely gives you a push when you do that 👍

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thanks CP. that’s certainly the answer, tell someone you’re doing it! Gave me the push I needed. Certainly didn’t want to tell him I hadn’t made it 😬👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Moving is stressful, the run will have balanced that a bit even though it felt hard, well done for getting out

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes, it was hard, but I did feel a sense of achievement afterwards, the coffee was especially good!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

After a run is the best time for coffee, you really appreciate it then

[Hidden]

Great Running julia 💪⭐

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, Imc 😊

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

Well done on getting out there. Good luck with the rest 🤞🏻💖

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks, I’ll need it 😬

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Your welcome Julia, first run in 11 days, not always going to be easy, and a new area/route too! 👏👏 but i think you need a bit more training before your ready for our virtual run!!! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 😉🤣🤣

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

What are you saying, I’ll take you on right now 🏃‍♀️............................ 🏃‍♂️😉

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

I know, you'll 💨 me away!!! 🤣

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

It’s funny. I try and convince myself that I’m not competitive, but I think, perhaps, that I may be (just a little bit) 😂

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Ohhhhh, so you wont be waiting at the back like me, on the park run??? 🤣

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

I’ll be happy at the back 😊 It will be a new situation, so I just want to see how it feels, saunter round and enjoy it!

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

I'm more competitive than you! 😜

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Didn’t you read the lengths I went to, to reclaim my local legend status 😂

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

I'm a couple of runs away from getting local legend status on a segment of my short run route.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Excellent! 👍

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Aww I am so proud of you Julia 🥰🥰🥰🥰⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👏🏅🏅🏅🏅💪💪💪Massive well done to you, such an inspiration.

Have missed you, aw so lovey to read about your first run of your new life 🥰🥰🥰 we are all here to support you.

Love

Rebecca xxx

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Thank you, Rebecca. It was a bit of an emotional run, but I’m sure the next one will be easier. I appreciate your support xx

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Hi Julia, Oh I bet, it will get easier, just remember how amazing you are and gorgeous of course!!

Take care lovely, so proud of you ❤️⭐️❤️ Xxx

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Aaw, thank you, Rebecca, you’ve made my day! 💕 xx

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Aww that is a pleasure Julia, you have been so supportive to me and I really appreciate it, means so much.

You take care xxx

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Glad to see you’re settling in, and found time for yourself to get out and run. Welcome to the world of hills and inclines! Just be careful not to go too fast downhill at first...it can put a big strain on your knees.

Happy running 🥰🏃🏻‍♀️🌟⛰

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

Thanks, Lottie and great advice 😊

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to Jools2020]

👍

[Bontobpat]

Good to read your move went well. Looking forward to reading about your runs in your new location.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Bontobpat]

Thank you! I’m looking forward to find new locations, but I’m going to have to drive to them. It’s very built up round here.

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Welcome back Jools. How sad to leave the lovely wild fens. But there'll be lots of new routes to find and explore I'm sure. 😊

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Lifluf]

Yes, it was sad. I’d go so used to my running routes! 😢

[Dups Graduate10]

I think a run was a good idea as moving is very stressful. Just think of all the new routes you can explore 😊

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Dups]

Yes. I’ll be going on a few walks to see what’s what! 😊