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The last time I went on a 2K run, I was chasing a PB!

Not today, though. Before I left, I had planned a longer run, maybe 6 or 7K.

I set off at lunchtime, an unusual time for me. I had trouble with acquiring a satellite signal, which was very frustrating. Then my brother sent me a text telling me that our Dad in hospital still isn’t eating. I had a brief exchange of messages with him just before starting to run. I tried to shift into β€˜run mode’ after that but it wasn’t easy.

Hardly surprising really that my heart rate quickly zoomed up into Zone 4. By the end of the first km it was in Zone 5 and didn’t want to come down, so I decided to end the run, although I did speed up a little until the end. Next time I’ll set off super slowly and try some calming breathing just before I set off! Looking at the stats, maybe I did set off a little too quickly. I had the Covid booster 2 weeks ago and the previous vaccinations also seemed to point to an elevated heart rate for a few weeks.

BUT this was my third run this week and it’s a while since I’ve run 3 times in a week! And I ran negative splits! OK, I know that’s not difficult on a 2K run, but cut me some slack πŸ˜‚βœ‚οΈ

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Runninggirl59 profile image
Runninggirl5960minGraduate

A run is a run, the important thing is that you got out there. I am also a creature of habit and only enjoy running in the morning. You were probably worried about your dad too which put you off your stride. I hope he is OK, they are a big worry at that age. Don't be hard on yourself πŸ˜€

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toRunninggirl59

Thanks! Dad has been in hospital for 2.5 months and we have a meeting in a week’s time, probably to discuss him going into temporary care, so yes, a real worry. I’m glad I got out there, though - brief though it was! 😊

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate

Well done on that 3rd run this week! Pretty brill 😁.

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toFrenc

Thank you Frenc 😊

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Maz1103Graduate10

Similar experience here.... wanted to do 6 or 7k, but full of cold so the temperature and cold wind meant running whilst blowing my nose constantly. I couldn't breathe properly, heart rate shot up and wouldn't come down, so stopped after 30 minutes. Better than sitting on the couch for both of us I think 😁

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toMaz1103

Definitely! We still got out there 😊 Hope your cold symptoms are soon gone 🀞

nowster profile image
nowsterGraduate10

I've got a full roll of slack here. Sounds like you need it. Would 5km's worth do you?

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply tonowster

That would do nicely πŸ‘

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Instructor57Graduate10

Well done on getting out there Jools !Especially with everything you have going on !

Sorry to hear your dad is not eating also 😟

Dosent help recieving messages like that as you start a run !

But as you say, a run is a run !

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Hope you dad picks up soon !

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toInstructor57

Thanks, Ian - I hope so, too πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

GTFC profile image
GTFCGraduate10

Slack loosened in its entirety πŸ’š well done for making the decision in the moment. Lots of running positives to take this week x

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toGTFC

Thank you, GTFC πŸ™ x

Roxdog profile image
RoxdogGraduate10

Yes, a run is a run. No wonder you couldn't settle in, a lot going on, but a quick outing is good for the soul!

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toRoxdog

I agree! I wasn’t expecting the outing to be quite so quick, but I know I can run for longer distances when the stars are a little more aligned! 😊

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LizcanrunGraduate10

Well done Jools! You're absolutely right. A run is a run and it's all miles in the bank. I hope you feel less stressed for the next one.

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toLizcanrun

Thanks! I think I’ll go back to running early - I seem to be able to focus better on my running before the day kicks in properly!

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LizcanrunGraduate10β€’ in reply toJools2020

Before anyone can hassle you - good plan!

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toLizcanrun

Exactly! I can cope with the challenges of the day when I get back! 😊

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

There was a lot going on there it’s no wonder that you couldn’t settle in to a long run and 2k is a great run. Hope your dad feels well enough to eat soon and be kind to yourself, that booster can cause havoc

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

Thanks, Sola. Yes, I still got out there! 😊

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Tinytears60Graduate10

My trusty slack cutting scissors are here Julia βœ‚οΈ But I only lend them to special people πŸ₯°

It’s 2km more than I’m currently running and given the news about your dad you did brilliant to follow thru with a run πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ πŸ’•πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toTinytears60

Spooky! I thought of you when I was talking about cutting some slack - and there you are! Thank you, Jane - good to hear from you and I hope you are well ❀️ x

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Tinytears60Graduate10β€’ in reply toJools2020

I’m good thanks lovely.. still lurking on here and strava- missing my running πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ but just no time at moment… loving my time as a nanna and they grow up so fast so making the most of it xx

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nowsterGraduate10β€’ in reply toTinytears60

And great to hear from you TT60 from me too.

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Tinytears60Graduate10β€’ in reply tonowster

Aww thanks Mister - really miss my running.. full time job is β€˜full time’ haha… and then spending time with my grandkids is so precious… don’t worry I’m still lurking πŸ˜€ On here.. and strava too! No escaping me 🀣 You’re doing fab by the way πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Peter44Graduate10

Well done on getting out there, any run/distance must be a good thing, especialy with so much going on, dont really understand all this heart rate stuff, i just run at a slowish pace, and seems to keep me going πŸ€”Hope your dad picks up a bit, keep going Julia! πŸ€—

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toPeter44

Thanks, Peter! I will keep going 😊

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RunBrianRunGraduate10

I’m sorry to hear that your dad isn’t well and not eating Jools. I hope he gets better. You did well to complete any kind of run after that and even though you stopped short, you got out so well done. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

Thank you. My Dad needs more focused care than the hospital can give; we’re having a meeting next week. Realistically, he will probably have go into temporary care to be assessed.

I felt a bit of a fraud going back home after just 15 minutes running, but the effort was too much! I’ll try again tomorrow, hopefully πŸ€žπŸ‘

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BeatlesforeverGraduate10

2k is a lot better than my zero k! Well done on getting out there 3 times this week too! Such a worrying time with your dad, no wonder your HR is elevated. Hope you do manage to get your dad into temporary care and that it makes him feel more comfortable. Big hugs x

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toBeatlesforever

Thank you, BF - appreciate it! What I need to do now is to get out there and run! Every few days. Even if it’s just for 2K! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ˜Š

Well done for getting out there Jools and an even bigger well done for deciding to do a shorter run. It sounds like you had a lot going on and any wonder it was so challenging.

After my booster I also had an elevated heart rate which was really unpleasant but ok now thankfully.

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply to

I had guessed it was due to the booster! Good to hear of others who experienced it, too. Just about to go out on a run to see if it’s still elevated - I’ll try a slow jog.

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