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We’ve run a lot of short runs lately and it’s been a while since I ran 5k so decided it’s time I got back to it. I’m reading the Plant based runner not sure if it’s motivating me or not.

The park is looking green and beautiful, the sky grey and heavy, the world is a wonderful place to be!

Walk round, go round gently, we don’t seem to be able to run slow for the first kilometre, not puffed out or anything and a kilometre covered in 8.26, now that might not sound fast but this is a couple who are happy to get 9 something.

The track round the park was filling up with people and dogs, I ran round the outside on the grass and found to my delight someone has cut a track so short smooth grass to run on.

20 minutes gone and Willow heads for the car, I run past and let him know I’m heading for the seafront and will run home so see him there.

This run felt fine, nothing more nothing less, just a run, no sunshine, no rain, just me with my music trotting along.

The seafront was busy so I didn’t bother crossing the road, plod along until just over 3k had been ran and turn, run alongside a tamarisk hedge which has finished flowering and is full of seed pods…. and then I saw it!! a goldfinch!!! just the one flying facing the hedge and within seconds it had re entered the hedge and disappeared. This goldfinch didn’t know about social distancing because it was about 2 foot from my nose, I don’t think I’ve ever been so close to one. Time to get phone out pocket, unlock, open camera and take photo wasn’t happening, but the pleasure of seeing it stayed with me

So road fairly straight, turn for home, over the bridge, gently down the other side, jeff a bit for the last k and time for 5k 47 minutes, home at 5.47k and i can still run 5 k so happy.

Happy days everyone

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Grannyhugs profile image
GrannyhugsGraduate10

Brilliant effort laying down that 5k today to remind yourself of your ability. Happy running 🤗

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toGrannyhugs

We’ve got very slack lately,

Grannyhugs profile image
GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Your working hard, it’s hot, you’ll get back on it when you’re ready. 🤞

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toGrannyhugs

I think some of its habit, looking back though even though i was a bit disappointed in how longer it took it was my fastest 5k since February so it was t too bad, I really must learn to run slower at the start

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GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Running slower at the start is something I fail 99% of the time 😂

Jools2020 profile image
Jools2020Graduate10

Well done for your run, yes, you can still do 5K! How lovely to see the goldfinch 😊

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toJools2020

It was beautiful, I’ve had them in the garden in autumn before but never been quite as close

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Good run for you today, so the goldfinch didn't know anything about social distancing, o dear, again you have posted 3 lovely photos, enjoy the rest of the day 😊, the sun is shining where I live in Central Scotland, temperature 22C, I am in my garden listening to Spanish music 🎶 on the radio and imaging that I'm on holiday in the Costa Del Sol, 😂 lol.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toAlMorr

Still grey here, we are heading north on Monday, i bet the grey clouds follow us

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

The weather forecast for next week is to be a bit more changeable but remaining warm with some sunshine, enjoy your holiday next week.

Frenc profile image
FrencGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toAlMorr

Sounds lovely! I was watching Julia Bradbury in Greece last night and I so wanted to be there. 😊

Oldgirlruns profile image
OldgirlrunsGraduate10

Nice running you two! 8.26 eh? That’s it, I’m now officially in awe! My last 5k was about 10 days ago and as my knee is now grizzling at me, it may be next week before I attempt another one! How lovely to see a goldfinch, they’re so pretty aren’t they. I get quite a lot in my garden - costs me a fortune in bird food to bribe them in!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toOldgirlruns

Goldfinches are quite special, I can run one k at that speed then go slower and slower, hope your knee sorts itself out soon, you need to give it a good talking to,

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Talking to given, I’m not sure if I’ve tweaked it somehow or whether it’s grumbling in opposition to the hip which still isn’t quite right. All in all, I have a rather strange gait when walking at the moment! Hey ho, happy running!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toOldgirlruns

Get it better soon, rest and then happy running to you

Maddee_6333 profile image
Maddee_6333Graduate10

Sounds lovely. Well done

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toMaddee_6333

Thanks Maddee it was good

Instructor57 profile image
Instructor57Graduate10

Nice run , and good to get another 5k in after your shorter runs 😁👍

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toInstructor57

Yeah I’ve been very lazy, work drains me but if i ran more i’d feel better

Instructor57 profile image
Instructor57Graduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Yes, I never feel like running after work 😐

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toInstructor57

We ran once during the week after work but it is hard

Doris8 profile image
Doris8Graduate10

Good run today like the picture of your poppies .good time as well considering you haven’t done 5km for awhile. Clear blue sky today here Scottish Borders and cooler breeze but lovely , 😎especially when your having to work😕👍

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toDoris8

We’ve had lots of grey skies but it’s warm

59er profile image
59erGraduate10

I always think being plant based sounds so good but never get round to doing anything about it - it sounds complicated and time consuming. I worry that it won't fill me up and I wouldn't have enough energy to run but I know there are plenty of runners out there that do way more than me on a plant based diet.Your run sounds great. I haven't run since my 10k and it's been so hot that I've made that an excuse. Tomorrow though I'm definitely going out rain or shine - I just hope there'll be a bit of a breeze and no midges!

Goldfinches are so small and pretty aren't they? They particularly love niger seed and sunflower hearts. Ever since I found that out I've put them out in a feeder in the garden and have had quite a few come to visit. I think they're one of my favourites.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to59er

Goldfinches are so pretty, they also like cosmos seeds, I have loads of sunflowers in my garden this year so they may visit. My daughter is vegetarian and granddaughter vegan so we eat a lot of plants already, I like meat free Monday and should stick to that but sadly we also love meaty meals, interesting reading though

nowster profile image
nowsterGraduate10 in reply to59er

When I hear plant-based runner, there are two things that come to mind: runner beans and triffids. 🤣

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply tonowster

I love runner beans, triffids you can keep

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunGraduate10

That’s a timely reminder to me of what running should be all about. The happiness and sheer enjoyment of life. Super run.

It won’t stop me running like an idiot mind 😊😂🤪

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toRunBrianRun

You are so fast, I ran middle distance in my 20’s and was never fast but loved the joy of going somewhere and feeling free, now in my 60’s i still love the fact that i can run albeit plodding along slowly

nowster profile image
nowsterGraduate10 in reply toRunBrianRun

Indeed you are fast. I wouldn't currently qualify for your new running club. (5K PB of 27'36").

Your 1km PB pace is the the peak pace I was doing when I bailed out after 220m this morning. I knew I couldn't sustain it. Maybe in a few years!

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RunBrianRunGraduate10 in reply tonowster

Thank you nowster My first 5k was 36 minutes and that was about 4 years ago when I was 56. I’m sure in time, and if you really want to, and train for it, you will get faster. You will anyway as your running legs develop. Good luck 👍

nowster profile image
nowsterGraduate10 in reply toRunBrianRun

My first 5km was exactly 30 minutes¹, last August when I was 51. There's hope! 🤣

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¹ I did sprain my ankle doing it, though.

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunGraduate10 in reply tonowster

In that case you are definitely in with a very good chance. 😃

PS sorry SueAppleRun for hijacking your post

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toRunBrianRun

No worries at all, I am slightly in awe of both of you for your speeds

Frenc profile image
FrencGraduate1060minGraduate

What beautiful photos! And how nice to find a ready mown path - that’s a good sign if ever there was one. Well done on that 5k 😊🏃‍♀️😊🏃‍♀️😊.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toFrenc

Yes that path was great

Beautiful photos 😊. Love the poppies.

Your sense of enjoyment shines out of your post Sola. Well done on your 5k 👍🏼.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to

Thank you, We are old and slow but with each run we put off doddery for just a bit longer

Well done on a good run! That is another 5K in the feet and done with!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to

yup

tmbtrain profile image
tmbtrainGraduate10

Sounds like a lovely run!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply totmbtrain

It was

Raisemeup profile image
Raisemeup60minGraduate

It's always good to know 5k is still possible after a break, it's a great distance on its own or as a launching pad for longer runs. We'll done to you for going for it. Best wishes ☺️

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toRaisemeup

Thank you looking back my longer runs have tailed off somewhat but 8k and 10 k are achievable

Well done Sola on your great run . It was a good run for you both and a goldfinch taboos! 👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👏😀x

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to

Yes it was good thanks

LottieMW profile image
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Oh how lovely to see a goldfinch! I’ve got out of the habit of bird watching in our garden now the children have grown! I’m sure there were gold finches…they’re really tiny I think?Good to get in a longer run too 👍

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toLottieMW

Yes very small and colourful seeing in flight the yellow on the wings was really lovely

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LottieMWAmbassador in reply toSueAppleRun

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