12K and A New Badge 🏃‍♀️

[sparky66]

It's been 6 days since I've been out for a run 😨

I just haven't managed to get out early enough before the heat!

Last Sunday I done my first 10K race, it was middle of the day and soo hot, I had had a weekend in Blackpool,so lots of walking aswell.. and it took my legs three days to feel rested!

So it felt so good to get out This Morning, 6am off I set, lovely and cool, I wasn't sure how far I would run today, but wanted longer than just 5K..

By 8K I thought I'd try for 15K but by the time I got to 10K I felt my legs protesting, the sun was getting hot, and I decided to make my way home...

But I'm really happy to have ran 12K after a long few days without running!

Glad the weather looks set to cool over the weekend and we can all get back to our regular.. longer runs 🙏🤞

Happy Running all 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌟

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

That's a fab distance, well done! That 10k race in the midday heat must've taken its toll on your body, it's good that you gave yourself a few days to recover. I've only managed a short run this week, hopefully a bit of a speed workout today and a longer run at the weekend. Glad the heat seems to be easing off a bit!

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Everyone must have been suffering this past couple of weeks trying to fit in the longer runs 😳Thanks beatlesforever 😄

Good luck with your speedwork later 🏃‍♀️💨

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Fantastic effort and a great distance so far in July, especially with this heat. Happy running 🤗

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannyhugs 🤗Hoping to get to 100K by end of the month 😅

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

You’re well on target, I’ll be luck to hit 50km 😂

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Oooh well done Soarky! You nailed that rundown. 12k is a fab achievement as well 😊. Like you I’m so hoping this is the tail end of the nasty heat - so enjoyable on a sun lounger on distant shores, bloomin’ awful trying to run in! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Frenc 😊 I've got some painting to do in the garden this afternoon, then it's the lounger for the rest of the day☀️😎

[Hidden]

12K, that's fabulous! And good for stopping when you felt it was enough, takes a smart one to do that!

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

The last thing I want is to get an injury, I've learned a lot over the years 🤣And know when enough is enough...

For now 👍😅