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A Steady 10K mid morning run πŸ˜πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

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So , I was still in bed this morning and noticed on Strava that Jools2020 had already completed her run (I'm impressed Julia) 😳

It was actually my intention to run today as I had a day off but I was going to run guided by temperature rather than time 🀣🌞

So out of the door around 10:20 in shorts and long sleeve running top as it was still a bit chilly on my warm up walk

Following my sequence of runs this one was due to be a longer run , the last 2 were 5K then 3K so this was to be a minimum of 10K.

The run started well, I felt really comfortable and was enjoying the weather and my music 'Jethro Tull' 😁

I deliberately kept the pace low as I wanted to do a longer run , I had just not decided how long !!

I felt at a comfortable temperature at around 1K

I was on my usual route and added a few little detours in as I usually do if I'm extending my run , unfortunately I cannot avoid all the inclines and a couple of them are run more than once ! Ahh well just do it ! 🀣

The first 5K went absolutely fine and was enjoyable as were the next 2 to 3K

I then noticed I was stiffening up a bit so started to pay more attention to my form, no real aches , and no pains so no real problem but it made me decide not to go on past the 10K , I had considered 12 or 13 as 12K has been my previous longest run , although some time ago now !

Anyway reached 10K and decided to call it a day , I will not push it !

All in all an enjoyable run and happy to be doing regular 10K's again .

I will go further when I'm ready 😁

The cow in my picture seemed completely unimpressed with my run , as was Mr Garmin. 🀣

The building with the flag is a turning point on one of my little detours 😁

So my next run will be either a 5K or around 3, not sure which yet 😁

Happy running ! πŸ˜πŸ‘

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Well done, Ian! Always feels good to get the occasional 10K in, just to prove we can still do it. Glad to have helped you defeat the gremlins 😊

Only managed to get out myself by avoiding the chit chat with my brother! So I was a few minutes earlier than usual and even had to stop on my warm up walk to do my stretches!

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toJools2020

Thanks Julia , Haha, yes seeing your run on Strava whilst still in bed did make me feel ever so slightly guilty 😬

It was a good run though , I enjoyed it !

Well swerved with the chat ! πŸ‘πŸ€£πŸ€£πŸ€£

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate

Hello! A lovely description as always, and that cow is wonderful. It sounds as though your run was just the right length for you today. I’m inclined to agree re the inclines! Like you I want to build on my 10ks, and like you, I’m listening to my body at the moment, will go further when ready. All the best. πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ¦ΆπŸ‘ŸπŸ¦΅πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toFrenc

Thank you ! πŸ˜πŸ‘It was as you say, just right !

And absolutely, no point pushing it .

But those inclines are draining 😐😐

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BeatlesforeverGraduate10

That's brilliant, great to hear you're back doing regular 10k's. Your body will let you know when it's ready for longer runs πŸ’ͺLove that cow but she definitely didn't look impressed 🀣

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toBeatlesforever

Thank you ! Yes it's good to be doing regular 10's again !

Oh, i noticed you ran , I'll go read your post ,πŸ˜πŸ‘

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Birdlady64Graduate10

Good to see you getting the longer runs in regularly again Ian. That was a nice solid 10k. Well done!

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Instructor57Graduate10

Thanks Diane πŸ˜πŸ‘Hope your hip recovery is still progressing well ??

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

That sounds enjoyable and 10k is a great distance, I’ve felt super proud to run that far. Cows are funny animals and not easily impressed

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

Thank you , yes it was enjoyable !I think the cows name must have been Mr Garmin haha 🀣

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Indielass00

Well done on the 10K! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ» Sounds a great run πŸ˜€

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toIndielass00

Thanks πŸ˜πŸ‘I enjoyed it

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9weeks2RunGraduate10

Well done Ian that is fantastic amazing that you are back running 10k. Enjoy your next run. Happy Running πŸ’™πŸ§ΈπŸΎπŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ ΏπŸŒˆπŸ»πŸ§‘πŸ»β€πŸ­πŸŒ±πŸ˜Š

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply to9weeks2Run

Many thanks Rebecca, it's good to be running regular 10's again (albeit quite slowly!) 🀣

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9weeks2RunGraduate10β€’ in reply toInstructor57

It is amazing Ian I can’t wait to be able to run your distance again! Nothing wrong with slow and steady

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