A Post Pen Llŷn Lope: Well maybe more of a... - Bridge to 10K

Bridge to 10K

16,516 members26,546 posts

A Post Pen Llŷn Lope

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate10
20 Replies

Well maybe more of a lollop about …

Having succumbed to the snooze gremlins this morning, it had to be an after work run today. It was windy, warm and really humid but with a break in the heavy rain showers around 5:30, off I went.

This was my first run since my holiday and I had hoped for a sub-30 minute 4k. In the end it wasn’t quite which was a bit disappointing

So what can I say about this run?

I enjoyed being out there and running again – even if the ambience and scenery wasn’t quite the same as on Pen Llŷn

It felt good, especially for the first 2km.

Even though I was hot and quite tired after a day at work, my heart rate didn’t rocket but climbed steadily over the duration of the run.

I was ready to stop at 4k and had very little left in the tank at the end this time.

My average pace wasn’t that far away from what it was back in March before I got injured.

Splits 7:43, 7:22, 7:37, 7:41.

So definitely positives to take from this run.

I’m not sure what I’ll do for my next run, but I want to extend my distance out again at the weekend with the aim of reaching 10k again before the end of the month.

The stats are from todays run, but the photo isn't related at all. It's the sunset from the balcony of the cottage where we were staying in Llanengan looking towards Uwchmynydd and Ynys Enlli - just because it is so beautiful.

Written by
Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64
Graduate10
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
20 Replies
Instructor57 profile image
Instructor57Graduate10

Well done on your 4K today , and a great photo !Good you want to extend your distance again and I'm sure you can be back to 10k well within your timescale 👍

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate10 in reply toInstructor57

Thanks Ian. Fingers crossed I'll get there as I have signed up to another charity virtual 10k through work. If needs be I can walk some or even all of it

Instructor57 profile image
Instructor57Graduate10 in reply toBirdlady64

Oh great , that's good ! You won't need to walk it though 😁

Jools2020 profile image
Jools2020Graduate10

That’s a nice 4K run for you, Diane! I’m sure you’ll get back to your former fitness and pace, but I hope you will take it steady, too 😊

That’s a gorgeous sunset from your holiday!

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate10 in reply toJools2020

Thanks Julia. It's just a snap on my phone but the view was wonderfulI'm not going to push too far too soon

I'm signed up for a charity virtual 10k through work in 3 weeks time so it should be doable - without deploying too much artistic licence on the 10% rule

Jools2020 profile image
Jools2020Graduate10 in reply toBirdlady64

That’s a great goal, I don’t doubt you can do it!

Grannyhugs profile image
GrannyhugsGraduate10

Great run and all the best moving back up to 10k this month. Well done getting out after work. Fantastic photo, thank you for sharing it. Happy running 🤗

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate10 in reply toGrannyhugs

Thank you 🙏It was after work or not at all today.I'm glad I made the effort though. I'm getting back there slowly

nowster profile image
nowsterGraduate10

Well done!

I'll be staying north of Aberdaron from Friday evening.

Have a photo overlooking Porthor (Whistling Sands).

A path, a gate and cliffs in the distance.
Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate10 in reply tonowster

Oh I'm sure we walked that path last September. Loved Porthor, but it was blowing a hooly when we were there

nowster profile image
nowsterGraduate10 in reply toBirdlady64

Unless you parked up at the barn at Methlem rather than the official National Trust car park, maybe not.

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate10 in reply tonowster

Maybe not then but it looks familiar.And beautiful of course

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tonowster

Yeay.. I was across at Porth Ysgaden on Tuesday! Hope you are enjoying! I am at Criccieth :)Have fun!

Sunny day...happy place..
Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Beautiful!!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

Those are good splits, especially post injury, I love the photo, photos are memories aren’t they?

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Oh yes they really are!

Tillybeach profile image
TillybeachGraduate10

HiThat picture looks beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration I have not run for about two months now, completely lost it!! But I will restart I have 2wks off from next week. But when I read that you getting out there it makes me want to restart.

Thank you

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate10 in reply toTillybeach

That's brilliant! Good luck 😁

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessGraduate10

Beautiful photo 😍 and a lovely sounding run.

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate10 in reply toIrishprincess

Thank you. 🙏

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

3K for Mr Garmin 😊

I haven’t done a short run for a while and it wasn’t even my intention when I started out this...
Jools2020 profile image
Graduate10

Another 5k and Not Quite so Messy

I wasn't sure what to do for my run this morning. There's not enough time on a workday for a...
Birdlady64 profile image
Graduate10

Magic Plan Week 5 Run 2 - A 4k Interval Run (Hmm...) And This Time I Wasn't Too Hot! 👍😁

After my aborted attempt at an interval run on Monday I tried again this morning. It was about 9...
Birdlady64 profile image
Graduate10

I just ran a whole 8km!!!

Good afternoon my lovely running mates. I have just had the most enjoyable shower, basking in the...

A much cooler 4K 😊

My alarm went off at 5 a.m. this morning, but I turned it off and went back to sleep 😴 Got up at...
Jools2020 profile image
Graduate10

Moderation team

See all
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Yesletsgo profile image
YesletsgoAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.