Another speed run

[CBDB]

Quick speed run (intervals) this morning finishing up week 1 of the NRC 5k plan.

The two NRC speed runs this week were the same as in the Get Started plan, but were still highly enjoyable. As I knew what was coming, I could chose some fairly flat routes.

And was just still early enough for it to be fresh with a cool breeze.

Nothing new discovered, but just conscious of running much more often with shorts and capris and tank-tops, something I certainly did not do when I started.

Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone!

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

A good run there CBDB ! And some nice shady path with a breeze sounds perfect. I have a few pairs of capris but they’re pretty old so none have pockets. I need to search out some more! 😊😊😊

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

I have a pair of now very old Ron Hill ‘Cargo’ capris. They have been my best ever buy. On sale for £14. They don’t exist now so I’ve got to look after them 🙂. They have two side, long slit pockets and expand to hold whatever snacks, etc you want to fill them with - the 250 ml soft flasks fit perfectly - and a big expandable zip pocket at the back. I’ve worn them for each of my marathons

My fave shorts have plenty of pockets and cubbies all around the waist band - Decathlon Evadict trail shorts. I adore them I hate carrying stuff so it’s pockets all the way for me.

I hope you can find what you need. Bon voyage 👍😀

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Yes, Lucy Locket has some with lovely side pockets, but they are a bit dearer than the ones with only back pockets. So I haven’t quite invested into these yet.

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

I think Ron Hill has a replacement but with only one side slide pocket. It must be to make them cheaper to make but it’s a wasted opportunity I reckon.

There’s always bargains out there. I am always on a budget so never buy current stuff. It’s always older stock. Bit like meself 🙂

Ronhill does the four-way stretch capris now which is better around the knee area. I have psoriasis so am always trying to avoid seams

[Liono]

That looks like my perfect run at the moment - nice flat shady paths!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Liono]

Yeah, it’s cool and shaded for 70% of the route. Perfect!

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Looks like a lovely place to run 🙂

When I first started out, I ran in capris…not obviously “sporty”!

My daughter thought I looked like a bag lady, so bought me some decent running clothes for Mother’s Day that year 😂

…but why oh why aren’t there more/bigger pockets in leggings! I need to store my phone and keys! 🙄🤷🏻‍♀️

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

Pockets! Tell me about it! 🤷🏽‍♀️🤣🤣 (Lucy Locket had some with side pockets, but they are a bit dearer than the ones with only back pockets)

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Capri shorts? don’t they come down past your knees? my running shorts barely come down past my bottom and even they are too hot at times. What a lot of fun running you are having though

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you! Yeah, I still need a bit of length. 😏🤭😀

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to CBDB]

It’s good to be back running more though isn’t it? I think I probably still need a bit of length really but I’m sure no one out there is looking at me and thinking what awful legs 😂😂😂 mind you they are getting a nice colour in this sun

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Mine are still pretty white, but I’m working my way up to your length of shorts! 😂😂

And yes, it’s lovely to be able to run regularly again. You are absolutely right! (Besides aiming for shorted shorts, I haven’t quite gotten to my longer, ideal route length yet, but slowly getting there. )

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to CBDB]

So pleased to hear that, it’s such a good thing to be able to run, I’m working my way back to longer runs, they are my favourite thing

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10]

Nice pic. 👍 Shade is lovely in this heatwave. ☀☀🌞(Not sure why I have black sun emojis - bit of a Soundgarden reference!)

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

😂😃👍🏽

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Looks like a good walk area too. I wear capris and shorts too but my capris decathlon really thin for summer. Got in Madeira.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Doris8]

Nice!

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

What a great place to run! Just looking at the pics makes me feel cooler 👍☺️ well done, it sounds like you're enjoying your 5k plan 👏👏👏

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank you, yes. I love ticking off those runs! ✅✅✅✅

[misswobble Graduate10]

Marvellous! Just the job 😀👍