Back in the running shoes ! 🎉

[Instructor57]

So, after what seems like forever I was back in my running shoes this morning for a steady 3k loop .

I have had a few issues lately , latest of which was a hip issue .

That seems to be subsiding now following rest and excercise so I decided to test it out with a short run .

Out of the door at 06:45

And it was misty and pleasently cool on my warm up walk .

I decided to run the NRC 3K as I thought it would be a good distance to get me back into it.

I purposely decided to start slow to see how things felt and all appeared ok !

I soon started to warm up within the first half k.

1k in and was feeling good so let my pace creep up a bit .

2nd k was uphill towards the church in the picture but it still felt comfortable and most importantly, no complaints from my hip !

On the 3rd k I was feeling fine and could probably have carried on for 5k but decided to finish at 3 and take my time getting back to distance .

There is no rush and I don't mind how long it takes me .

My pace increased again on the last km so was happy to finish with a negative split run again .

Back home stretches done and a huge mug of tea !

Breakfast of porridge and prunes and a shower to follow .

Then a relaxing morning as I start work in the afternoon today 😁

[roseabi]

Yay!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to roseabi]

Thank you ! I NEEDED THAT ! 😬

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Wonderful! Fab day to start your day and it sounds like a great comeback run 😃 many more to come 👏👏👏

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank you ! I definitely needed that , can't believe how much I missed it

[Beatlesforever Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I feel you! It's been a week for me because of foot issues, I'm really missing it!It sounds like you're being really sensible so you'll be back on the 5ks before you know it 😃👏👏

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Hope your foot is ok !

And yes, got to be sensible !I'll do at least one more 3k before stretching the distance again

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10]

Super run! Looks very Autumnal!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thanks , yes a beautiful morning with the misty sunrise .Definitely worth getting up for 😁

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Fan dabi double dozi!!!😃😃😃👏👏👏

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Haha, thanks Diane !Great to get out there , it was a beautiful morning 😬

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Yep I bet. Am at the station waiting for a train to take me into the office for the first time since.....Feels weird

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Oh, it will feel strange !Good luck ! 👍

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

That’s a very nice comeback run, Ian! So pleased for you. Hope the hip issue is resolved. Good pace and negative splits, too! Well done 👏👏👏👍😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Thank you Jools, it was a big relief to get that done , and encouraged by the outcome.I think it was worth not rushing back 👍

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I’m sure you’re right, Ian. Not worth risking further injury.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

I'll try not to leave it too long now before the next one 😁

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

No pressure! See how it goes 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

🙂👍

[H4CS Graduate10]

Sounds good run and looks a beautiful morning with you! Nice to be back out there and get some consistency, 👏

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to H4CS]

Thank you and yes, it was beautiful out there !Here's to no more issues 😁

[nowster Graduate10]

Bright and misty but not too cold. Lovely weather for running.

Patience is rewarded. 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Yes, it was perfect conditions for me !And as they say , patience is a virtue 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

So good to see you back! 😀and what a good return run

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you !Much appreciated 😁👍

And it was thoroughly enjoyable 😬

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Those are the best runs

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Absolutely!And I'm pleased to see you are enjoying your C25k re run with a friend 😁👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

We are having such fun and running more than we have been recently

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

A win win 😁👍

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ah brilliant to hear! It’s lovely to see you’re back in those running shoes. And it sounds like a really enjoyable run, and some great early morning photos. Hurrah! 😊😊😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Many thanks !Much appreciated, and yes it was a beautiful morning 😁👍

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

I shall look forward to your next running instalment 😁.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Haha thank you , I'll try not to leave it so long next time 😁

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Ah life happens - it’s great to have you back 😊👍.

[damienair Administrator]

Very well done and I am sure it must feel great to be back.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Absolutely, well worth getting up for 😁👍

[GailXrunning]

Good to see your return… and what a good’un that was!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Thank you !It was great to be out there 😁👍

[GailXrunning in reply to Instructor57]

I bet! Best wishes for continued recovery.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Thank you ! I appreciate that 😁

[Hidden]

Legendary comeback run by a legend well done young man 👌

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Haha many thanks !I'll take those complimets all day long .....

If only 🤣

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Yay!!!👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

😁👍

[Hidden]

Well done and indeed, keep it slow and build up slowly too. No sense in ruining something and ending up on the IC again!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you !I only do slow 😁

[Yesletsgo Graduate10]

Sounds like a great run! Glad you're back. Maybe I'll do the NRC 3k on my next run, good tip after my own enforced 'rest' 😁

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

Thank you !And yes, a 3k is a nice distance to get back on track

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Great comeback run for you Instructor57, well done 😀 🏃🏾

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al , I needed that 😁👍

[sofaspud]

Yay - you’re back at it! Your morning sounds lovely and despite having had dinner, your description of breakfast makes me hungry!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to sofaspud]

Thank you , it was an enjoyable run ....... And breakfast 😁