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! 😊👍
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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!
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.
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!
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 😬
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.
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 !
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 😊
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 😊🏃♀️👍👏🏼.
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.
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 👍
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!!! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ 😉🤣🤣
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.
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