Early 11k

[Mormor1]

Up at 6, half a cup of coffee, big bite of blueberry cake and out the door. I'm starting a garmin hm training tomorrow... I've not done one yet thinking 10 miles was my limit but now wondering if I could actually do it, especially if I give myself the option of being able to Jeff every so often. Anyway today was a gentle 11 k over the heath. I saw a beautiful small snail and thought of you Oldfloss! I am very slow....more a trotter than a lolloper! Beautiful time of day to be out.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

That's a good 11K run for you today Mormor1, well done, I am not sure what Oldfloss would think of you regarding the 🐌 snail you saw, well done on the run.

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Only because OF often has an image of a snail on her posts.. I'm the slowest of the slow 🏃

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Lovely run Mormor. You’ll achieve HM distance, and if you’re doing an HM training plan it’ll guide you all the way. Good luck, it’s a long way but if I can, you can!

Oh, I see Oldfloss ’s posts on Strava from time time, and I’d like to dispute that she’s a snail at all! 💥

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Really was not alluding to speed...only to the snail picture she heads her posts with sometimes! You can't get much slower than me in terms of running.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

Yes I’ve seen her snail photos too and think they’d be more appropriate to the likes of me! 😅

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I just love them..and like I say on the C25K forum.. our paces are just our own and therefore perfect!The snails and I ... we just go together!

Snail friend...

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Good run for you Mormor1 and yes it’s good to get up early when it’s a lovely morning. . 👏

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Doris8]

Thanks Doris8. I do love an early start and all the paths empty...

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

If this 70 year old can manage a HM, then any runner can! I have always said that I found increasing distances in chunks, 5 to 10k, 10k to 10 miles and 10 miles to HM got progressively easier, simply because you arrive at each milestone fitter, stronger and a bit wiser. Good luck with your programme.🙂

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

I'm so hoping that will be the case Beachcomber 66, hope I haven't left it too late.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

Just go for it and don’t worry about whether you will get there. Enjoy it!

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Thank you for taking me with you. I love being on folk's runs. Snails rock!!Your run sounds super...over the heath and far away...!

You'll make that HM...and in style too.. I did my first at 69! You'll love it...

Just follow the plan...slow and steady...and you will amaze yourself..!

Great run!

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

What confidence you have!

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Mormor1]

You can do anything you wish to...the only thing that could stop you....is you!.

I had enormous fun...even slowng???? down and taking photos en route...until my Son in Law pointed out that this was a race!

🤣

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Definitely not a race for me. I will be doing it on my own if I do it,at the crack of dawn!

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Mormor1]

I use the term loosely..in my case..x

[GailXrunning]

Well done on the 11k. I’m sure you could build from 10 miles to HM if you want to. Give it a go! Haven’t got there myself yet, of course.

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

🤣GailX! I graduated Sept 2020 so if I can attempt it so can you! You've done the 10 miles so nothing to hold you back... it would be fun to have your company along the way too.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That’s a good distance, I’m hugely ambitious when it comes to running, I remember getting back from my first 10k thinking I could go further, not at the moment though Enjoy your plan 😀

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you. I'm feeling quietly excited!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Mormor1]

I’m quite excited for you 😀