A 'Born to run' Sunday morning Sunny 6K 😁🏃🌞

[Instructor57]

A Curious title ?

No, not really!

I downloaded the audio book 'Born to run' following the mention of it in the video posted yesterday by nowster .

It was available for free as part of the 'Amazon Audible' free trial promotion so I thought it might be a good listen on my run !

I won't go into details here other than to say it's a good listen and would certainly recommend it 😁

It was a dry and bright morning at 4 degrees when I went out at 08:30 but with a chilly easterly breeze !

I had my running tights but just 1 layer on top with my zip Thermo top!

This felt chilly on the warm-up but i knew it would be perfect when running .

I was hoping to go a little further than 5k today , maybe a 6 .

With this in mind I set off nice and slow and was feeling comfortable.

It's amazing with just a small reduction in pace how I instinctively felt it would be more sustainable (not that I'm ever quick!, I have no interest in that)

I soon reached temperature at around 1K at which point the cooling easterly breeze was welcome as I continued along my usual route .

At around 3K I was surprised to see what must have been an escaped Gazelle running towards me 😁

Or in other words , a lone young female runner in all the flashy gear and wrap around sunglasses heading my way with her music on so loud and at a pace that I swear caused a Doppler effect as she passed me 🤣

Ahh well, I continue at my Conversational pace 😁

Coming up to almost 5K I see a group of around 7 or 8 runners split into two heading towards me !

There is a local C25k group recently started in the village 😁

They turn right and I turn left into the same road , they are slightly ahead of me.

My cruise control must be set ever so slightly higher than theirs as I notice im gently closing in on them .

I continue at the same pace .

I become level with them at exactly 5K and exchange a few words as I slowly pass them .

This is the most runners I have ever seen while I'm out .

I turn right into another road and they follow me .

At the end of the road I turn to see where they are and notice they are on a walking section , I'm not sure what week they are on .

I carry on to complete my 6K run then walk home to do my stretches and have my porridge.

Misty joins me to do my stretches 😁🐱

Big mug of tea downed , now a relaxing bath and a quiet day watching the First F1 race of the season this afternoon.

Happy running!

[roseabi]

I really enjoyed Born to Run, although it hasn't convinced me to start going around without my shoes on 😊😊😊

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[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to roseabi]

Yes, it's interesting!Not sure if I could go through the transition though and how much it would benefit me at this stage !

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I transitioned to barefoot shoes at age 43, but that was all walking at that point. I didn't start running until 2020, aged 51.

[GailXrunning]

Bravo! That sounds a well paced and very satisfying 6k - and on another beautiful morning. How wonderful that there’s a local c25k group. Maybe the Doppler runner was confused by the F1?

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Yes, I really enjoyed it !Felt like I could have gone on but decided to stay sensible 😁

[GTFC Graduate10]

Really enjoyed reading this. Runs like these help with consistency which is the name of the game. Love the pace of the run too 👏👏👏

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to GTFC]

Thanks Dean !I enjoyed the run 😁👍

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

A great run on a beautiful Sunday morning! Must check out that audiobook, it sounds very interesting 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Yes, an interesting book !Should be enough for a few more runs 😁

[nowster Graduate10]

In yesterday's parkrun when we were lapped by a Gazelle I wondered to another runner alongside me as to how they made it look so blooming effortless.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Yes, this one appeared to be floating just above the ground 🤣

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Great run, Ian and good you’ve found something interesting to listen to! 👏👏👏👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks jools , yes a good run and a good listen , it should last for a few more runs 😁

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

I love the book..especially since I don't wear shoes or socks most of the time.I do for running, although, when I ran when younger..for the County. I did not...A spike through my foot from the shoe of an over pushy opponent put me off.

Great run, you!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes, it's a good book !Ouch !!!

That's sounds nasty 😳

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

It was...but I still won the race!!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Haha, luv it 🤣👍

[dijep Graduate10]

Thanks for the lovely post.I see many gazelle like runners and wish .... But then I remind myself that they are at least half my age and wonder if they'll still be running in their 60s 😂

Thanks for the book recommendation too

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

Absolutely !I'm 65 , started at 63, so shouldn't complain 😁

And yes, the book is good 👍

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Must give Born to Run a go, thanks for the tip! And well done on a really good run today. That’s fun to see a C25K group doing their stuff, and even more fun from a cruise control perspective 👍😃. My colleague joined a similar group where she lives but she pulled her Achilles doing it 😣. From what she said, they were trying to get them to go too fast. I guess not all C25Ks are created equal! I don’t think my stretching would be as good as Misty’s. 🤣.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Yes, I think it's going to be a good book 👍I spotted the C25K group on a local FB post a few weeks ago but it's the first time our paths have crossed , I think there's about a dozen in the group .

If I get opportunity I will mention the forum to them .

Yes, Misty had been out most of the night and came in to stretch with me !

She's now having a lazy afternoon 😁

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[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Ah she sure has a good life that cat! 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Indeed 😁🐱

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That all sounds good, I thought you meant a real gazelle for a second though, must have been the escaped bit. Spring has sprung round here and i’ve been walking in shorts! I too enjoyed Born to run 🏃‍♀️ it’s a popular book

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes it's a good book , and great to hear it while running 😁And you were meant to think it was a real gazelle 🤣

[Roxdog Graduate10]

What a great run for you today! It sounds nice and relaxed on such a beautiful day and you're really back it seems!I started the book, but during the pandemic have found it difficult to complete any book I start. I might try to finish it when I retire!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thanks, yes it felt relaxed which was good!And it's the first time I have tried an audio book ! It should last for several more runs 😁

[sofaspud]

I loved your post, Instructor57! My Sunday is over but I’d like a redo and would do it like you - slow easy run (including gazelle spotting!), porridge, bath, stretching…sounds perfect. Enjoy the week ahead!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to sofaspud]

Thank you 😁👍It was an enjoyable run and day 😁

[Mormor1 Graduate10]

I too, enjoyed reading your post today I57. It reads like your run, gentle, flowing and effortless! Excellent pace I'd say.

[MrBassmanjazz]

F1 was great! Good to get back to it.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to MrBassmanjazz]

Yes, was a good race with an unexpected result 😁

[MrBassmanjazz in reply to Instructor57]

Mercedes got very lucky.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to MrBassmanjazz]

Karma

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Not sure how I missed this Instructor57 , but very well done! 👏Reaching 6k is a fantastic achievement and a far from shoddy pace too.

Oh I just ignore those gazelles - they are from another planet.

I had that book in paperback as a birthday present after graduating C25K. It's a brilliant read.

Doppler effect ha ha! 🤣

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Ha, I often find posts that I'd missed 😁Yes it's nice to get over the 5K again .

Just looked on Strava earlier and it was end of July I think when I got a 14K in (9 miles) , it was then metaphorically down hill from that point with one problem or another .

I've a lot of catching up to do 😁

And yes, Doppler girl just needed blue strobe lights 🤣🤣🤣