7km Magic morning run

[MissUnderstanding]

The last run I did was a disaster. I did everything wrong from eating too close to running, drinking too much coffee, running at midday when it’s too hot and planning a route with no shade. It ended with me nearly vomiting in a busy reservoir.

I’ve been a bit nervous about going out again but this morning (spurred on by Me_time ’s similar experience) I decided to just get out there and do something to try and have a positive run.

It was glorious. Spring springing. Birds singing. I’d planned to do the shortest run of the week and see how I felt. It wasn’t the easiest but since 3.5km came up at the top of a hill, I decided I could carry on and tick off the 5km run. By the time 5km popped up, I was really enjoying it and carried on to finish the 7km run. I was so glad I did. Demons from the last run well and truly vanquished.

As a bit of a bonus, on my extension 2km I came across a field of donkeys! It’s always nice to make a new friend when you’re out running…

[Hidden]

Oh! That is just brilliant on many counts. You smashed those gremlins, had a great run and saw the donkeys. To me, that sounds just perfect 👌.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

It really was one of those magic runs where everything feels great (by the end!). I felt like I probably could have kept going but I’m trusting the programme (same as the c25k) and sticking to the distances. I don’t want to ruin it now with an injury. We’re really lucky with wildlife around here and I regularly see birds of prey, bunnies, deer, pheasants etc. The donkeys were a welcome new spot.

[damienair Administrator]

Oh very well done. It’s great when you have those runs when your happy to continue on. Great running to 7K. Great confidence booster.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Thanks-I’m still on a bit of a high a few hours and a lot of dull life admin later. The rest of the week just has a 5k and a 3.5k so I know I’ve got those in my legs. I can’t wait to try next week’s longer run which is not something I thought I’d be saying first thing.

[damienair Administrator in reply to MissUnderstanding]

7K is a great distance, good for improving 5K and not too far away from 10K should you wish to enter a 10K race. I’m planning on doing a 7K myself on Sunday. Need to start increasing distance myself now.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

I’ve got a 10K booked for June-a very enthusiastic friend convinced me I’d definitely be able to run that far by then. I’m starting to believe it might be possible!

[damienair Administrator in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Oh you will have no problem. 10K’s are fantastic events. Enjoy your training.

[nowster Graduate10]

The previous run wasn't a total disaster. You learned a lot from it.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

That’s a very good point. I’ll reframe it as “the last run was a not particularly enjoyable but valuable learning experience”! I definitely know now not to expect indigestion to get any better during a hot, sunny run…

[tmbtrain Graduate10]

Sounds like a great run and seeing those donkeys 😍

[Me_time Graduate10]

Wow, you did so well and didn't let the not-so-good last run affect this run negatively.Good plan to get the longer run out of the way when you are having such a good run. The rest of the week will be easy-peasy for u.

The 7k run seems too daunting to me but I will cross that bridge when I get there. Hopefully I will be ready for it.