7am run

[a_in_gsr]

I'm currently having a 9-5 for the first time ever... and I appreciate everyone who does early morning runs even more! I was out the door at 7am, as to have enough time to make it into work. It was actually so nice to get out though so early - the sun was trying to come through, and the roads were so, so quiet. I ran along some coastal paths which was also so pretty in the morning mistiness.

I'm still getting pain in the beginning of a run, but my physio says its okay as long as I don't go too fast or run up big hills (I'm not complaining at that one :)) The pain did disappear gradually, and by midway all was fine.

This week I've upped my running time per run to 27/28 minutes (last week was 25) - my runs are definitely feeling longer as compared to a couple of weeks ago! Distance wise today I also made it to 5k which I'm so proud to be back at again. It definitely feels like big progress since a month ago.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Big progress indeed and a great pace especially if you’re managing sub 30min 5k while starting with pain. Happy running 🤗

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Yes these last 2 weeks I have definitely seen major progress! I think for me its also so important to celebrate all the little milestones (and makes it a lot more fun )

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That’s amazing and so fast

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

😊 Thank you I am very happy I must say!

[Cmoi Graduate10]

How on earth do you manage 5k in 27-28 minutes when you're in pain? That's the sort of time I'd be really happy with when fully fit and running well! Glad to hear you're recovering, anyway.

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

Ah luckily the pain at this stage is really mild! In all honestly though, in these weeks I've been making sure to just run and leave the stats for afterwards

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Great run there! And getting out early feels SO good once you’re out there, and, of course, once it’s done 😆. It’s lovely and quiet and your route sounds really nice. 👍👍👍

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

It really does! I always question my sanity when the alarm goes off but afterwards it is great

[Maz1103 Graduate10]

If I go before work I have go before 6 but its the coolest part of the day and certainly sets you up for the rest of it.

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Maz1103]

before 6! that is impressive. I'm slowing trying to shift my body clock to wake up earlier but I'm not that far yet

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

That's amazing, very well done! You're such a strong runner, you'll be back on top form soon 💪 🍀🏃‍♂️😃

[a_in_gsr Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

thank you so much!! I can't wait