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Up with the lark this morning. No faffing, out of the door at 5.30!

This morning was going to be a 60 minute run in Zone 3 and I was looking forward to it.

Iโ€™ve been have real problems lately keeping my heart rate down - the consequence being putting too much effort into what is meant to be a run with little effort. My aim is to get back to my former fitness and to be able to run longer distances again with relative ease. I did it before, so am determined to do it again!

It was much easier today. I started very slowly and kept in Zone two for as long as as I could, probably about 1.5 kms. I kept running at a slow pace for the whole of the run, slowing down further (on the inclines) if I started to encroach into Zone 4. On previous runs, Iโ€™ve had to slow to a walk on some of the inclines to recover, but not today ๐Ÿ˜Š

It was harder to ignore the split times than it was to run, but I refused to be distracted from my goal. I didnโ€™t even allow myself to speed up for the last km - and certainly could have, but chose not to.

The result was a run mostly in zones 2/3 and a slight encroachment into zone 4. Very pleased with this result! I had plenty in the tank to carry on at the end, which is exactly where I wanted to be.

Today was also the first time in many weeks that Iโ€™ve been out for a third run. I hope I can keep it up!

Next week I plan to Jeff the first run with a ratio of 45:30 for 30 minutes or so. Second run will be a slightly faster 3K and next weekend another slow run for 75 minutes.

It was good to be out there in the relative cool of the early morning. I didnโ€™t see any other runners and there was no traffic, just the Red Kites soaring and whistling high above.

Take care in the heat! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘

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Instructor57 profile image
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Well done on your early morning 1 hour run .5:30 was certainly the time to go !

Good to see you getting control of your runs again ๐Ÿ‘

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57

Thanks, Ian! It was good (for both of us) to be out early. Yes, Iโ€™m in control again ๐Ÿ˜Š

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

Thatโ€™s great, zone 3 and running early to beat the heat, red kites too, enjoy your day

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun

Thank you, Sola ๐Ÿ˜Š, you too

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Jools2020

Busy day at work then shop for the demon kitten and just too tired to go out for a run itโ€™s so hot too which i love but very draining

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun

Yes, it is draining. Iโ€™ve done very little for the rest of the day! ๐Ÿ˜ด

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate

Super well done for getting out at 5:30, thatโ€™s brill, and sensible it has to be said! I had hoped to do the same today but slept badly (heat) so it just wasnโ€™t going to happen. Tomorrow I shall do a Jools and be up and at em early ๐Ÿ˜Š. How lovely to see no one else or traffic, just the Kites. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to Frenc

It was gorgeous! Itโ€™s not even a huge effort for me to get up early and Iโ€™ll certainly keep doing it through the heatwave. I can run on the roads which I prefer. Good luck with your early start tomorrow ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜Š

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Jools2020

I usually have no trouble getting up silly early, fingers crossed for tomorrow and a nice quiet run like yours! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Stocksy67Graduate10

Well done you ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ I was up early aswell this morning managed to get a 10K PB..โ˜บโ˜บ

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to Stocksy67

Thanks - no PB for me ๐ŸŒ but I saw yours. Huge well done! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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Stocksy67Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020

Thank you.โ˜บ

Cp1965 profile image
Cp1965Graduate10

I went out at 7.20am this morning and within 15 minutes was wishing Iโ€™d gone out earlierโ€ฆ! Definitely a warm one today! No red kites for me, just the usual swans, geese and other miscellaneous waterfowl.

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to Cp1965

Early is definitely the answer during the heatwave! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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BeatlesforeverGraduate10

Fantastic, you did it, zone 3 and zone 2! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ That's a great achievement, very well done, early runs agree with you ๐Ÿ˜ƒ I love how you're planning your weeks, a mixture of runs and techniques is the way to go. Great comeback Jools, amazing ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever

Thanks, Beatles! Iโ€™m definitely feeling that itโ€™s possible to regain my further fitness. Mixing it up a bit seems to be the answer for me ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘

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Devon_stragglerGraduate10

Well done for the early morning run, for managing three in a week, the nice lengthy run etc... but what I was most impressed with was that you managed to get out without any faffing! ๐Ÿคฃ Please tell us your secret! A nice early run for me too today. I don't normally go early but it's just to hot later in the day. And now I can enjoy my shady garden with a clear conscience!

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to Devon_straggler

Thanks! I just get up and on with it without arguing with myself! ๐Ÿคฃ everything is either laid on ready or on charge.

An early start really sets you up for the day! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Birdlady64Graduate10

Sounds wonderful Jools! Nobody else with just the red kites for company.Nice to see you getting back to where you want to be

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64

Thanks, Diane. Iโ€™m confident now that I have a workable plan to do it ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Bontobpat

Good work for doing your runs this week Jools.. I am still slowly working my way back to 3 x30 minutes runs per week. I did manage a second run for the week this morning but the local Parkrun was out and had their markers out on the track I use. I allowed myself to feel embarrassed about my slow jogs expecting the many fit runners to pass me at any time and so I gave up after 2.2km. Then I just felt disappointed in myself so once I got closer to my home, on the walk back I started running again for the final 700 metres. Next week I will do better. Hope your heatwave doesnโ€™t hang around too long.

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to Bontobpat

Do not feel embarrassed about your slow jogs! I used to get the odd comment where I lived before, I just used to say โ€˜marathon trainingโ€™ ๐Ÿ˜‚

One of my runs in my new schedule is going to be a 3K run and you just about did that today. Well done for getting off the couch! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Coping with the heatwave so far. Just come back from a stroll up to the village to grab a coffee and cookie ๐Ÿ˜Š Feeling lonely this week, so giving myself positive vibes ๐Ÿ˜Š

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Hi Jools2020,Your run caught my eye as I ran early this morning with such similar data to your run!

6.64km, 9:23/km, 1h 2m

Was our elevation gain similar mine was 160m? I wasn't taking notice of data as I run and see 28% was heart rate zone 4. Oh dear! Actually I was surprised at 129bpm average, which is low for me for a hilly run. I was mostly off road and saw one runner, I imagine that he was in his 70s! He was going in the opposite direction so no opportunity to find out. Two dog walkers, a cyclist on a mountain bike and a squirrel.

Happy running to you! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying

Hi! My elevation gain was 23 metres (felt like more) so you were working harder than me. My average heart rate was 133 bpm. I see youโ€™re coming back from the IC. Youโ€™ve been through the mill! Good luck with your steady runs ๐Ÿ‘

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10 in reply to Jools2020

Hello Jools2020, You had a little read about me and I had read a little of your running journey too. Rapid progress to 10 miles! While overcoming a situation that you, no way wanted, so a massive well done to you. ๐Ÿ‘Although my fall caused lots of knee issues it is my Achille's tendon on the other leg that is troubling me most now. Decided to reduce distance and also had a week off. I have asked for physio phone appointment, that is not until August 17th. I have been endeavouring to progress exercises that I have found via a link here to an NHS hospital leaflet, but my Achille's tendon is still swollen and clearly not right.

All the very best with your onward running journey. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying

Haha, yes! It seems to me that we are both doing all the right things.

I peaked in December with a HM, but after that I had to sell the house, pack and move out, all on my own. My running just crashed, but Iโ€™m getting there now I think. Iโ€™m at my Dadโ€™s, all my stuff is in storage (I miss my stuff!). Still getting anxiety attacks but not so often.

Hopefully youโ€™ll get the medical care you need for your tendon. Reducing distance and taking a break seem like wise decisions. Good luck! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿคž๐Ÿ˜Š

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LottieMWAmbassador in reply to over61andstilltrying

Just butting in to say โ€œoh no, not your achilles!โ€ Was it a separate incident, or over compensating for your knee?

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10 in reply to LottieMW

Hi LottieMW, I wasn't aware of any incident at all. Noticed that something wasn't feeling right and realised that I have a very noticeable swelling on my left Achilles. Poorly knee is on the right.

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LottieMWAmbassador in reply to over61andstilltrying

Oh no โ˜น๏ธ

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10 in reply to LottieMW

Do you know much about the best ways to deal with a swollen Achilles? My physio appointment i not until Aug 17th or there abouts. I think that I may ring and see if there is a cancellation available.

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LottieMWAmbassador in reply to over61andstilltrying

I have no idea sorry. Why donโ€™t you start a fresh post and ask hereโ€ฆIโ€™m sure that there plenty of people with answers!

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10 in reply to LottieMW

Boo! Answered this and forgot to press send and then lost. I have already read lots of Achilles Tendon trouble posts and have picked up lots of information, but wondered with your nursing hat on, whether you had advice to offer. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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LottieMWAmbassador in reply to over61andstilltrying

Expertise in Childbirth and vaccinating only Iโ€™m afraid!๐Ÿ˜‚

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10 in reply to LottieMW

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

What a perfect run Jools. You totally took charge of it, and you clearly succeeded in achieving your goal. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Iโ€™m an early riser, but not as early as you today, but Iโ€™m going to aim to be out by 6am as itโ€™s my long run day (8 miles on my plan) and itโ€™s going to be a scorcher. ๐Ÿฅต

Have fun with Jeff next week! I hear itโ€™s a great method, but personally I find running constantly easier, just slowing when necessary. Everyone has their own method! ๐Ÿฅฐ

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thanks, Cheeky! I was pleased with that run today and no aches afterwards as it was so slow ๐Ÿ˜Š

Good luck with your early 8 miles!

I think I like a consistent Jeffing run because then I donโ€™t have the issue of competing with myself, going too fast and then having to take a walking break. Thatโ€™s the idea of Jeffing, to take that walking break before you get exhausted and have to. But youโ€™re right, we all have our own methods and I will adapt the Jeffing ratios to suit my running if I feel the need. I like it so far! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Jools2020

I never have the โ€œgoing too fastโ€ issue! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Going too fast is relative! My โ€˜going too fastโ€™ on a long run is anything faster than 8:30 mins/km ๐Ÿ˜‚ Many people canโ€™t run that slowly ๐Ÿ˜‚

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Jools2020

I always chuckle to myself when people on Strava say theyโ€™ve gone for a slow run and their average times are in the 6โ€™s! ๐Ÿ˜…

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Haha I know, so do I! ๐Ÿ˜‚

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

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Hi cheeky, this was meant to be in response to your, "I never have the โ€œgoing too fastโ€ issue! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚" comment, but it seems to have appeared in the wrong place. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying

I sometimes find replies ending up in odd places too over61andstilltrying ! ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ˜…

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

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Mormor1 profile image
Mormor1Graduate10

I'm very impressed you have the choice of fast or slow running! It's slow or slower for me....but I'm happy just to do it. Definitely early mornings are best, preferably 13' or lower temperature. Looks like a lovely route.

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1

My โ€˜fastโ€™ is certainly slow to others, but really Iโ€™m with you! Slow or slower. Actually, I can manage even slower than that ๐Ÿ˜‚

Slow running has got me to a half marathon distance, so in no way am I complaining! (I have, occasionally, been known to speed up a bit.)

Iโ€™m with you with the temperature. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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LottieMWAmbassador

Slow and steady is the way to go!

Glad the run went well for you!Talgarth is a good place near us for kitesโ€ฆitโ€™s good to hear their cries and look up to see them. ๐Ÿฅฐ

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

Fantastic. Thatโ€™s a great run.

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate

Thank you! The run itself wasnโ€™t hard. The hard bit was being disciplined and not pushing myself! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10 in reply to Jools2020

And you did it ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate

Yes, I did. ๐Ÿ˜Œ I went back in time (in my head, of course) to what worked the first time. And did it again! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ‘

Sounds good! I am jealous about your heart rate! When I run like the snail I am, my run is mostly split between zone 3 and 4 equally. Haven't done a test for the heart rate zones though, so might be a bit off...

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to

I changed my maximum heart rate in the app because mine was way off. Itโ€™s probably still not accurate, but closer than it was. Before, it was showing I was running 50% in zone 5! I tinkered with the setting a couple of times, increasing my MHR setting until it seemed more likely. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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