An Early Morning 14K Run 🏃‍♂️

[Instructor57]

So, I was intending to do a long run yesterday (Saturday) made sure on Friday I was fully hydrated, tech all charged up kit out and ready, weather forecast looking good .

Went to bed Friday night and could not sleep ! Waking up every hour or hour and half throughout the night .

I remember being awake at 4am thinking no way can I go and do a long run , then at 5am I thought no way can I run at all , I felt washed out , so made a cup of tea and went back to try and sleep !

I must have fell asleep for a few hours then and I remember when I woke up I checked my phone , looked on Strava and saw my running friend Jools2020 had been and done an 8K run !

Well done Jools 😁👍

Problem was , I was now beating myself up for not running 🤣

That's it it thought , tomorrow it is !!!

Whatever happens, I will run tomorrow and go long 😁

At least the tech was charged 😁

Luckily I slept better , waking up around 4:30, at 5 I got up to make the much needed mug of tea .

Faffed about for a while , kit on and contacts in and energy drink made,

I only carry drinks if going over 10K

I wore my hydration vest but I used 2 0.25ml bottles that I have from a running belt , I did try the bladder in he back but could not get on with it so that was returned to Amazon !

Dynamics done , and out for my warm up at 05:55 wearing the thinest shorts and thinnest t shirt and this was perfect .

I decided to use the NRC 90 Minute Run as I did on my 13K Run and just add on to it at the end .

I set off running at a nice easy long run pace , at around 2K I thought my phone had gone quiet, I hadn't heard coach for a while , so took it out of the pocket in the vest as I was running , and as soon as I took it out typically, coach came back 🤪

Went to put my phone back in the pocket but missed ! it slipped in behind the pocket , next thing it fell to the floor cracking the back cover on the kerb 😠

Ahh well, at least it still works and is in one piece and the front is ok !

I'm managing to control my pace pretty well on this run , infact the 3rd 4th and 5th K were all the same .

It picks up slightly over 6, 7, 8 and 9K

At 10K I pull it back a little .

I have a drink at 10K while still running , that's tricky 🤣

Then continue and let the pace increase slightly with each passing kilometre and manage to finish strong at 14K with the quickest split of the run at 07:37

I'm very happy with the splits again in this run and now think I know my optimum start pace for this sort of distance.

And a nice negative trend through the run.

Back home and stretches done !

Cat fed (Again !) And porridge done !

Now for a nice relaxing bath 😁

Happy Running ! 😁🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[Indielass00]

Well done Instructor57 . Like that you got out early too. That’s set you up for the day! 😀

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

More like worn me out for the day 🤣

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant long run for you, glad you got out. Is this you heading for a 10miles run? Happy running 🤗

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks , this is me just gradually extending my long run .10 miles will happen when it happens , no rush 😁👍

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

It’s a great distance to strive for, enjoy the journey and searching for that long route🤗

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10]

Well done, and an inspiring read. I've just started a new Garmin Coach plan for my HM in October, the second run is tomorrow - 13 KM!! I'm feeling nervous, I used to do these distances easily, but most of the plans I've done over the last months have had mostly shorter runs, 6 - 9 KM max. I'm hanging on to the thought that running is in your head....

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thanks !I'm certainly not going to say they are "Easy" but I do agree there is a lot of mental strength needed as well .

I'm sure you will be ok as you are following the plan .

Good luck 👍

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I chose this plan as I wanted to do some longer runs, now I'm complaining already! Actually, I'm looking forward to it, got my route planned...

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Curlygurly2]

I think the nerves are not a bad thing , I'm sure you'll enjoy it when your out there 😁👍

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Yes, I know I will, what's the worst that can happen? I have to walk a bit...Apart from falling in the river of course!!

[nowster Graduate10]

I don't carry drinks for any run under 90 minutes either.

I wore the hydration bladder in the backpack yesterday. I'd put two pints in it (I filled it using a pint glass). However I only drank about a pint on the run in the middle of the day.

It made an odd swishing sound with every step. I'll have to fiddle with the straps again, as the weight of it wasn't quite in the right position. The trick to stop the gurgling sound from the bladder seems to be to exclude as much air as possible.

I have cracked the "gooey jelly baby problem". I put them in a zipped plastic sandwich bag, along with some tissues, in the pouch right at the back of the backpack. I sweated profusely and the waistcoat (US: vest) was very damp when I took it off, but the tissues and jelly babies were dry.

Well done on your 14km run this (early) morning. I was hoping to be out about 6.30am yesterday but that didn't happen.

You could put a protective case on the phone to cover the cracked back, perhaps?

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Thanks , yes I had a bladder and only tried it at home and couldn't stand the sloshing about and I couldn't get on with the valve either !But yes , getting the air out would solve the sloshing !

Ahh well, my 2 little bottles are fine ! 👍

So annoyed with the phone , up till now I have always kept it in my hand ! With no problems ! As soon as I have somewhere to put it now I go and miss 🤪

I meant to buy jelly babies yesterday but forgot !

It was sherbet lemons for me 😁

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Wow, Ian, what a FANTASTIC run! Brilliant.

I feel the same way when I’ve seen you’ve been out for a successful run! (Although I try and pretend to myself that it doesn’t matter at all) 😂

Your splits are great, ebbing and flowing with a negative trend and you finished strong, too!

What a nuisance about your phone. At least it still works until you can get it fixed.

I hope you enjoyed your porridge, the Breakfast of Champions, which is no less than you deserve after this epic run! 👏👏👏👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks Jools !Haha, I was so annoyed with myself yesterday for not running 🤣

Yes, I was very pleased with the splits again ! 👍

The phone is so annoying !

Out of every run I have done so far it has been in my hand and never dropped it !

As soon as I try and put it "Somewhere safe" I miss !!! 😠

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Nice long running Ian. Of course you will get to 10 miles when you are ready. Shame about the phone. I've done exactly the same thing several times. Thankfully only the screen protector cracked.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks Diane ! Yes, I'm not putting pressure on myself for 10 miles and I'm sticking to no more than 10% (or less) increases

The phone is sooooo annoying 😠

[PollyGray Graduate10]

Well done on such a good run Instructor57 I am looking forward to reaching you distance and stamina 👍 can I ask what NRC? Is it an app?

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to PollyGray]

Thanks PollyGray Just stick with it and you will get there 👍

Yes, NRC = Nike Run Cub , and it is a free app full of loads of guided runs for either set distances or times , a lot on here use it , check it out 😁👍

[PollyGray Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Oh I will thanks for the info 👍🏃‍♀️

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to PollyGray]

No problem 😁👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Oh that’s lovely, what a good run you had, I’m a little envious because getting up not long after 4 on both days this weekend and fielding kitten and dog has left me feeling like a long sleep rather than a long run

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes it was a good run , but tired now 😁Oh I have the same problems with cat and chickens 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Dogs going home soon cat will sleep and i might sleep too lol but it’s been great having the dog although the weekend started with dog following cat everywhere and ended up cat pouncing and dog running to hide

[sparky66 Graduate10]

Great run Instructor57 🌟Hope your legs are recovering nicely by now 😉

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

They are soaking in a bath ! Well, not just the legs 🤪🤣

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done Ian, that’s a great run - and has more than made up for not doing it yesterday! I agree, running and slurping water at the same time is tricky, I had the same issue earlier. A great pace and a fab run all round, hurrah! 👍👍👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thanks !Yes, drinking while running is a challenge 🤪

I feel I could sleep again now 😁

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Ha ha yes - sleeping solves everything 👍.

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Well done on your long run, looking at your times, quite similar to mine this morning, did a longer one too, 11km, havent run anything over 10k since back in jan, mind you, i slowed up even more at the end, unlike you picking up the pace at the end. Your not far of the magic 10 miles now, enjoy the rest of your sunday, we both might be feeling a bit stiff later!!! 🥵🤣

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Thanks Peter 😁👍Yes I saw your run on Strava !

It was a nice morning here for a run 👍

Later ?? I'm feeling stiff now 🤣

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Great stuff! Well done on your run - I really wish I could get up that early and run! 🙂

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks , 👍It may have been early but it was also a day late 🤣

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Amazing, well done on that 14k! Glad you had a better sleep and it shows, look at those splits 👏👏👏 glad your phone's still in one piece 😱

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thanks , I could sleep again now 🤣And I was very happy with the splits 👍

Yes, so annoying with the phone , it's in a case now that I've had a while , I had just stopped using it , typical 🤪

[GailXrunning]

Looks pretty darn fine to me! Well done. Maybe the day’s delay even paid off?

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Thanks , yes I don't feel too guilty about not going yesterday now 😁

[GailXrunning in reply to Instructor57]

Always good to alleviate guilt.😂

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Haha yes , oh btw, I notice you don't have a 10k badge ? 🤔

[GailXrunning in reply to Instructor57]

Interesting. I thought I did! How come it’s vanished? Tech!!!! (The badges don’t show up on the mobile.)

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

They show on mobile if you are using the website, just don't show on the app ! Drop a message here and I'm sure it will get restored 😁👍

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

[GailXrunning in reply to Instructor57]

Yes, I’m on the mobile app (mostly). Thanks for spotting that. I’ll ask to be restored (sounds a bit monarchical!🤣👸🏼)

[sofaspud]

Wow! That’s impressive - and out and about so early too. Bet you felt like a million dollars for the rest of the day!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to sofaspud]

Thank you ! 😁Yes I was feeling good after the run , certainly on a high , although I'm feeling tired now 🤣😴

[Hidden]

Well done on a nice 14K! What's the next goal?

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

A couple of shorter runs 😁