60 minutes of running.....in shorts 😎

[SassyF]

For the first time in my life I ran for over an hour!

And I wore shorts. Not something I’ve felt brave enough to do until today. Ive just realised that actually I don’t care what anyone thinks of my chubby legs, and I’m sick of being too hot in leggings!

I decided last night that I’d get out for an early run, I had a rough idea of where I wanted to run this morning which wasn’t the best idea I ever had because I got a bit lost and ended up in a forest, and the ground was a bit dodgy to run on, so I back tracked and found a better route.

I have found it a little demoralising lately to run with app voices in my ear telling me about my pace, that’s not important to me at the moment, I’m just trying to build my stamina. So I switched the settings to only tell me about distance - which I found way more enjoyable.

My run was slow today, but far more enjoyable than my previous few runs as I was able to just enjoy my surroundings. I managed 7K in an hour and at that point I felt like I could run for much longer, it just seems to take me at least 2K to settle into a run and switch off from overthinking everything, the longer I run the better I seem to feel... which is encouraging!

Anyway, I’m super happy with my progress, and how my much better I felt running in shorts...I’ll keep chipping away at the 10k plan, I’m enjoying it so far.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone 😎

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That’s brilliant, and a major goal! Well done you. I’m not brave enough for shorts yet, the world isn’t ready either, believe you me! Be very proud of yourself and enjoy the rest of your day! 👏🏼👍🏃‍♀️🤩🦶

[SassyF 60minGraduate in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Frenc ! I know, its kind of a big deal for me wearing shorts out running, but I have to get used to them before the summer heat arrives! 😆

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Good run for you today SassF, 7K in a hour is very good, you are now entitled to see the words 60minGraduate next to your username, congratulations 🎊 😊 🏃🏾

[SassyF 60minGraduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks AlMorr , 😊

[Hidden]

Well done! Also well done for braving the shorts! I know the feeling, I keep thinking people are watching my upper legs flabber away 😂

[SassyF 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Haaaaaa ha ha. Oh Gawd the upper thighs... 🤣

[Lizcanrun Graduate10]

Well done! That's amazing! (Shorts & run!! 😂) Enjoy the buzz!

[SassyF 60minGraduate in reply to Lizcanrun]

Cheers! Not sure what I’m more impressed with! Having the ability to run for that long or for going out in public wearing shorts!.... probably the shorts. 😀

[Mittymoo Graduate10]

That’s really inspiring SassyF

[SassyF 60minGraduate in reply to Mittymoo]

Thanks Mitty! Hope you’re doing ok? 😊

[Mittymoo Graduate10 in reply to SassyF]

Yes I am. Now we can travel I visited the woodland cremation site where Mikes ashes are. I have felt very peaceful since x

[SassyF 60minGraduate in reply to Mittymoo]

I’m happy to hear that Mitty. Just lovely to be able to go there and find a little peace. x

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Welcome to the shorts brigade. I wear long lightweight track bottoms in winter but always shorts from spring onwards. My legs are old and veiny but I don't think ( hope) people look that closely when I rumble along. I also think leggings would be less than flattering 😏 so go with the comfortable option.And a run for an hour is a great achievement. We'll done!

[SassyF 60minGraduate in reply to Lifluf]

Shorts brigade 🤣 I think I was just overthinking the shorts situation.... no ones bothered what I look like - comfort is priority now! Cheers. 😎

[Raisemeup 60minGraduate]

Very well done on a 60 min run at a very respectable time. Don't be too critical about the legs that got you there Sassyf, if they take you where you want to go, be proud of them and what they've done for you. Best wishes to you for many more runs in shorts as summer approaches. 😊

[SassyF 60minGraduate in reply to Raisemeup]

Ah thank you! It’s been a whole journey so far and getting used to what my body can do. I’ve neglected my fitness and not done the best for my body or appreciated it over the years, but now I’m realising just what a marvellous machine I have and I’m making the most of it!

Suns out - legs out! 😀

[Raisemeup 60minGraduate]

Sounds great, I'm out later too, but leggings will be worn until that fresh wind warms up a bit - then shorts will out and when I'm digging in, running with determination to get to the end, I won't care that my 60 + footballer legs are on view - just that they still work😁

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Well done on the 60 minute run - that's another milestone run. And I think there should also be some sort of medal or forum badge for bravery for the shorties! I now have two pairs still with tags on waiting for warmer weather and courage. Its my knees that are the problem.....

[SassyF 60minGraduate in reply to Fionamags]

Hey I’ll take any badge, medal, prize I can get my little mitts on! Even if it’s just for wearing my shorts! 🤣 I know the warmer weather is coming and I have had runs lately where I overheated which did not make for enjoyable runs at all. So I have to get used to wearing them now so that it’s not an issue later on.

I’m sure your knees are just lovely. ☺️

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to SassyF]

That's very kind of you to say but they're really not.... 🤣🤣🤣. But like you, once the weather warms up I'm going to give them an airing. On summer cycle tours I wear them as it would just be awful otherwise. So I just need to think about running comfort!!

[SassyF 60minGraduate in reply to Fionamags]

Summer cycle tours!!! That sounds fun! I was tricked a few years ago by my brother in law and his wife with the the line “let’s go for a walk in the forest”.. the boys will take their bikes” which resulted in everyone hiring bikes in the Forest of Dean and me having to cycle 12 miles in jeans.... it was utterly dreadful and I haven’t been on a bike since! 🤣😒