Just a 3K Run ☀️🏃‍♀️👍

[Jools2020]

Today was my first run of the week. Tuesday it was raining and windy; yesterday I was going out to see a friend and didn’t want to be rushed. I was concerned about the drive as I hadn’t been there before.

I woke early and made a cuppa. While I was drinking it downstairs I heard my brother get up. To avoid the chit chat I went into Julia stealth mode and sneaked back upstairs and put on my running clothes! Then I knew I wouldn’t be distracted 😊

It was going to be a short run today. I know a 3K route. I had to do my stretches in the middle of my warm up walk!

Off I go, trying not to set off too fast. I’m pleased to be out early. It’s a bit chilly so I’m wearing a long sleeved top and shorts. Neck buff (to double up as a mask if necessary) and sun visor.

First kilometre done round the houses and I head uphill towards the common. My route takes me along next to it. I enjoy this part, once it’s flattened out and there are a number of people walking their dogs. I pass a few runners coming from the opposite direction and all acknowledge me. Through the village now and I start the last kilometre. I can smell coffee from the shop; it’s just as well I don’t have any money on me!

The first part of the last kilometre is uphill as I mistimed it slightly, so I shorten my stride and tell myself that hills are my friends. It seems to work! Then it’s downhill all the way! I pass my brother as he’s walking to the shop to get Dad’s paper, but I’m too out of breath to answer him as I’m pulling out a few stops to finish strong 😊

‘Home’ for stretches and coffee! I bought a new seed mix to have with my porridge and I’m looking forward to trying it out 😊

Photo taken during a walk in Long Crendon.

Splits: 8:08, 7:54, 6:38

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Glad you got your first run of the week in Jools 👍Bit harsh avoiding your brother like that.

And then claiming your too out of breath to talk to him when you see him going to the shop 🤣🤣🤣🤣 (I like it really ) 😉

Hope you enjoyed the new seed mix 😁👍

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

😂 There will be plenty of time to chit chat later. If I start chatting to him before I’m even dressed, I often don’t bother to run.

The new seed mix was delicious! It had small bits of fruit in it as well.

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Brilliant run, and perfect negative splits 👏👏👏 Very intrigued by that new seed mix, hope you enjoyed it!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thanks , BF. I bought it from one of those specialist shops that sell all sorts of nuts and seeds. It’s a high protein mix and delicious!

[Beatlesforever Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Yum!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

That was nice short 3K run for you today Julia, ha, going up stairs to avoid your brother, I wonder if he runs, if not what does he think of you his sister running, if he doesn't run you could get him to start C25K. 😊 🏃🏾

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

He can’t believe that I started running! I’ve offered to do C25K with him, but I can’t persuade him.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Keep plugging away - you never know. I managed to persuade a friend during lockdown last year.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

I’ll keep trying!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

A good 3k run Julia - you seem to conquered that pesky incline! You were up and out early - exactly an hour before me this morning. I wonder if Instructor57 was up when I started? 😉

And fancy avoiding your brother like that - and then just running straight past him. Shame on you!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Haha yes, shame on me!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

I got up and 5:45, made a cuppa and took it back to bed , watched the news at 6 then fell asleep again , finally got up at 8:30 😬

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

ha ha! good for you. I hope you managed to drink the tea before falling asleep

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

I did 👍🤣

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Good run! Liking the negative splits 👍

...and with some hill work! 💪🏼👊💥⛰

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Thank you - “hills are my friends” 😃

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That’s a good run, I do think shorter runs are great and those splits are impressive, I’m envious of anyone trying to keep a run slow, i can plod on very slowly and have to make a real effort to speed up That photo is stunning, the light and moody sky very striking

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you, Sola. The light was gorgeous, sun shining on the oilseed rape and dark clouds behind! I spotted the shot as we passed through a gate and ran over to take the picture before the light changed.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

You caught the perfect moment

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Nice one Julia, sounds another good run with your friendly hills too, and once again, that last km 😜 you'll be ready for the park run in june, and fast too!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😀

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

I miss the flatness of the fens and running in more rural areas, but I am getting used to the slopes. I am planning on doing the park run in June and also swimming.

I’ll keep trying with my brother. Planning a trip to stay with my son in Shropshire as soon as Covid rules allow and he’ll run with me 😊

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Like Al says, you need to get your brother running too!!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Well done you, loving Julia stealth mode and negative splits! Amazing as always. Hope you had a lovely time with your friend. Take care 🧸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐾🌈🦄🥓🌱🥰 xxx

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

It’s usually my Dad that goes into stealth mode to avoid having a shower! He waits until I’m actually in the shower, quickly dresses and nips downstairs!

[Bontobpat]

I am a bit late reading and commenting on your post Jools. I hope you are feeling better after you reaction to the vaccination. I had my first Astra Zeneca jab on Friday and suffered very similar to you. Uncontrolled shivering for a few hours, nausea all night and headache and fatigue, I came good on Saturday though. I made sure I ran the morning of the vaccination and haven’t yet gone again..maybe tomorrow? I looked up to see where Long Crendon is located, I browsed a photo ‘tour’ showing some very pretty thatched cottages. Keep the posts and the inspiration coming!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Bontobpat]

Hi! I’m sorry you had similar side effects. It doesn’t sound like my symptoms were as bad as yours, but they’ve lasted longer. I did sleep better last night and just feel a bit nauseous this morning, so I think the worst is behind me. I don’t think I’ll run before the weekend.

Long Crendon is very pretty and the drive out there was open countryside. I really enjoyed the beautiful walk through the oilseed rape fields down to the bridge over the river. My friend took me out to lunch and we sat in a garden in the sunshine, eating our bacon and avocado rolls with cows in the adjacent field and few hens gobbling around our table.