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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 😁

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roseabi profile image
roseabi

Yay!

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toroseabi

Thank you ! I NEEDED THAT ! 😬

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BeatlesforeverGraduate10

Wonderful! Fab day to start your day and it sounds like a great comeback run πŸ˜ƒ many more to come πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toBeatlesforever

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

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BeatlesforeverGraduate10β€’ in reply toInstructor57

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 πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘πŸ‘

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toBeatlesforever

Hope your foot is ok !

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

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Curlygurly2Graduate10

Super run! Looks very Autumnal!

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toCurlygurly2

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

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Birdlady64Graduate10

Fan dabi double dozi!!!πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toBirdlady64

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

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Birdlady64Graduate10β€’ in reply toInstructor57

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

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toBirdlady64

Oh, it will feel strange !Good luck ! πŸ‘

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Jools2020Graduate10

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 πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toJools2020

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 πŸ‘

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toInstructor57

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

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toJools2020

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

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toInstructor57

No pressure! See how it goes 😊

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toJools2020

πŸ™‚πŸ‘

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H4CSGraduate10

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

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toH4CS

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

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nowsterGraduate10

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

Patience is rewarded. πŸ‘

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply tonowster

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

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

So good to see you back! πŸ˜€and what a good return run

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

Thank you !Much appreciated πŸ˜πŸ‘

And it was thoroughly enjoyable 😬

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduateβ€’ in reply toInstructor57

Those are the best runs

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

Absolutely!And I'm pleased to see you are enjoying your C25k re run with a friend πŸ˜πŸ‘

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduateβ€’ in reply toInstructor57

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

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

A win win πŸ˜πŸ‘

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate

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! 😊😊😊

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toFrenc

Many thanks !Much appreciated, and yes it was a beautiful morning πŸ˜πŸ‘

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduateβ€’ in reply toInstructor57

I shall look forward to your next running instalment 😁.

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toFrenc

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

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduateβ€’ in reply toInstructor57

Ah life happens - it’s great to have you back πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘.

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damienairAdministrator

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

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply todamienair

Absolutely, well worth getting up for πŸ˜πŸ‘

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GailXrunning

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

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toGailXrunning

Thank you !It was great to be out there πŸ˜πŸ‘

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GailXrunningβ€’ in reply toInstructor57

I bet! Best wishes for continued recovery.

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toGailXrunning

Thank you ! I appreciate that 😁

Legendary comeback run by a legend well done young man πŸ‘Œ

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply to

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

If only 🀣

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Yay!!!πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toLottieMW

πŸ˜πŸ‘

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

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply to

Thank you !I only do slow 😁

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YesletsgoAdministratorGraduate10

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' 😁

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toYesletsgo

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

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

Great comeback run for you Instructor57, well done πŸ˜€ πŸƒπŸΎ

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

Thanks Al , I needed that πŸ˜πŸ‘

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sofaspud

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

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply tosofaspud

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

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