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Hiya,

Weekend, so time for my long run of the week. A bit chilly, so kitted up in my black with my long gold ribbons running thights and a long sleeved black shirt. Used my 5K route, doubling it and running the other way around the second time as well as using some parts 3 times.

There were a few other runners around, amongst which a nice girl who passed me from begind (she was much faster than me). Upon passing me, she called out a friendly good morning and added 'nice pants by the way'. Flattered I called out a thanks.

There was also an older man with his whippet dog whom I passed, who tugged his dog away from me as if I was going to attack his dog! Gave him a friendly 'morning' and rolled my eyes when he couldn't see.

My goal was 10K, though a little voice was chanting 12 12 12. At 10K though I was feeling good, but a little tired. Decided to go for 11K, thinking going further would not be wise as I have only done 3x10 and 1x11. Though reaching that distance I sneakily added another 500 meter.

I must admit though that now my legs, feet and ankles are a little sore and stiff. My body definitely needs to adapt to longer runs if I ever want to reach 10 miles or beyond...

Cheers, Evy

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Doris8Graduate10

Very well done Evy great time and determination and dedication. Brill time as well. Half marathon coming up!!!. You deserve the rest of the day with your feet up πŸ˜ƒ

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I actually took a nap (after a shower and lunch), together with one of my cats 😺. I was feeling a tad tired πŸ˜…

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FionamagsGraduate10

Great stuff Evy! You are chipping away at that distance grand style.

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Chip chip chip 😁

Sulley101 profile image
Sulley101Graduate10

Result! Well done clocking up the kms! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Thanks ☺

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Instructor57Graduate10

Well done Evy !That's a great 11.5k done and well done also for not pushing on further , there is no rush to get to 10 miles or beyond .

You will do it when you are ready which is far better than trying if your not πŸ‘

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I was feeling ready for 12K. But myeah I was also a bit bored with my scenery, having to revisit some parts of my route 2 or 3 times. I definitely need to look around for some safe new routes.

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply to

Yes I get that with the scenery ! I'm the same once I get around 10 or more .Going past the same place 3 times is a little tedious 😁

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Scruff5560minGraduate

Great run there. Slowly does it you’ll be at that half marathon soon. Brill time too. Enjoy a relaxing day.

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Thanks ☺

nowster profile image
nowsterGraduate10

Just keep chipping away at those distances. You'll get there. πŸ‘

There are yellow water lilies like that on a bit of the canal which is my regular haunt. They're well past their best now.

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Chip chip. Must zdmit that the pic is not from yesterday but from a week or 2 maybe 3 ago πŸ˜‰

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DylanTheRabbitGraduate10

Great work, I also have this problem now I can do longer runs, I need to figure out new routes. Otherwise it's just round and round.

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Yeah, round and round we go, until we're dizzy and fall over πŸ˜‚. I can run in other places, but that on regular roads with sidewalks in the middle of the city and I am a little apprehensive about that. I don't mind people seeing me run in the park and such, but on regular roads?

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