A Steady 10K mid morning run 😁🏃‍♂️

[Instructor57]

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 ! 😁👍

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

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!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

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 ! 👍🤣🤣🤣

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

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. 😊👍🦶👟🦵🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thank you ! 😁👍It was as you say, just right !

And absolutely, no point pushing it .

But those inclines are draining 😐😐

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

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 💪Love that cow but she definitely didn't look impressed 🤣

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

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

Oh, i noticed you ran , I'll go read your post ,😁👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

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

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Thanks Diane 😁👍Hope your hip recovery is still progressing well ??

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

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

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

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

[Indielass00]

Well done on the 10K! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Sounds a great run 😀

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Thanks 😁👍I enjoyed it

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Well done Ian that is fantastic amazing that you are back running 10k. Enjoy your next run. Happy Running 💙🧸🐾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌈🐻🧑🏻‍🏭🌱😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

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

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

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