5K + 5K

Hiya,

Had not yet posted about my 2 runs during this week. Did a 5K on Tuesday, which did not go really well. I was feeling tired and without energy after a day of desk jobbing and the run felt really heavy. But I did it and that's what counts.

I was expecting more of the same on Thursday, but much to my surprise it went a whole lot better. I actually threw in some fartleks and was very close to a PB. Unfortunately I ended just past 40 minutes (40:35), which is more than a minute more than my PB (which I ran during a 10K). Normally I am near 45 minutes, taking it slow, but with them fartleks, my average time was faster.

In the meanwhile, my running vest with pockets and such came in. But unfortunately I have had to send it back to the shop. I had measured myself well, but alas the size the sizing table predicted for me was too tight and uncomfortable. So I have send it back and am now waiting for the shop to say they refunded me in shopping credit, so I can order the size larger. More waiting for me...

Cheers, Evy

[Ian5K Graduate10]

Is this online shopping? I don’t know if it’s the same for women but getting the right size in mens seems hit and miss. Luckily my wife runs so anything I get on the small size, I give her first dibs. She has a nice dayglo yellow running top I ordered for myself while I still have to mind the twilight hours and those foggy mornings.

[Hidden in reply to Ian5K]

Yes, online shopping. But within my country, so no problem to send it back. The waiting now is so hard...

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Well done on getting 2 runs in. 🏃‍♀️Your time was good on your 2nd 5 km . Couple of days never got out in morning walk absolutely chucking down in rain so have invested in a waterproof running jacket Salomon more expensive than I would spend so hopefully will help. Have got a waterproof baseball hat as well. Will get out tomorrow and Sunday no matter what the weather. Online orders come really quick. Is your vest for carrying water and gels etc?

[Hidden in reply to Doris8]

Yes, it won't hold back any rain. But it will carry more water for me than my hip bag. I find I need more water than my lil flask of 125 ml on a 10K...

[DylanTheRabbit Graduate10]

Getting out there is indeed the main thing. If you don't go there's 0 chance of having a good run. 👍🏼

[Hidden in reply to DylanTheRabbit]

True, true. That second run proved to me that I do can have a good run after work. They won't all be good, but you never know on beforehand!