Can I get anymore idiotic??

[SueAppleRun]

Got home from work, it’s really hot out there, Willow wasn’t keen on running, maybe it’ll cool down he say but it wasn’t cooling at all.

I really wanted to run so said I’d go alone.

It’s hill repeats today and too hot to labour up steep hills, anyway I really don’t want to get back in the car, that was like an oven when I came home from work.

Warm up 5 minutes, walked for awhile then ran slowly, and I am off!!!

45seconds at 10kpace, 7.20 hmm Icouldnt keep that up for10k.

Recovery, I used these times for a brisk walk. I’m heading towards the Downs and it’s slightly uphill most the way, that’ll do for hills, next run 15 seconds flat out, 5.50kpm wooo that was over quick.

Repeat 5 times with brisk walking in between, last run and turn for home, whoops, I’m nearly 2k from home, dripping wet and bright red, only thing to do is continue with the intervals and go back the same way , arrived home 38 minutes since I left, my legs said run past the door and get 4k it’s not far, my head said, yes you can do it, my bladder said , we are home, quick get inside and…. , 3.73 k in the bag and happy happy , Willow had just poured me a glass of ginger ale, that went down, then another, then a glass of water then a cup of tea, that was monumentally idiotic but I really enjoyed it and Elvis sang to me all the way

Have fun everyone and drink loads in this heat

[grumpyoldgirl]

Crazy woman! 😁 Except, not really because it sounds like you enjoyed it, you kept hydrated, and you didn't push for the tempting 4k. Meanwhile I have skulked indoors for most of the day - 28° here and going to get hotter later in the week. I don't cope very well in this heat🌞

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

I’m not sure any of us cope that well in this heat but I really enjoyed the run after being shut in the office most the day

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to SueAppleRun]

Of course, that would make such a difference. It's one thing staying in from choice. It's another not being able to go out. Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks, Willow has the best tan ever so he must be sitting out in the sun during the day

[Doris8 Graduate10]

I think u must be keen to go out in that heatand you drank plenty afterwards. Take care

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

It may have been idiotic in this heat Sola but you obviously needed it and enjoyed yourself as well! Happy hydrated running folks!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

I love the heat and today was pouring over rotas among other things and stuck to my office chair so the run was perfect, This year has been a bit rubbish really so it’s great to have found the enthusiasm and energy to run after work

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

These NRC runs do strange things to us! 🤣🤣 But do make sure you don't push too hard in this heat. In any case it sounds like you needed to get out for a run today. It's fab to see you enjoying your runs again. Yay 🎉🏃‍♀️👍😃

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank you 😊 the plan was always if it was too hard i would turn round and walk home, but it was lovely, haven’t listened to z elvis for ages but since seeing the film….. We have friends coming to dinner tomorrow so I’ve prepared it all this evening and been out and watered and deadheaded all my plants, see! the more you do the more you can do 😂

[Beatlesforever Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Blimey, can you send some of your energy my way please? Maybe I need to listen to Elvis for a bit! I must check out whether they're showing the film around here, it sounds brilliant 👍🎸🎶

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

I did have a little nap after dinner though

[dijep Graduate10]

Sometimes you just need to run and today was obviously one of those days for you despite the heat. Well done.No swim ?

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to dijep]

No, I was hungry when I got back but vaguely wished I had run to the beach but it’s not uphill that way

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10]

Gosh!Sounds like you were sensible about it though.

I ran the river this morning - there was not quite as much shade as I was hoping for.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

I nearly ran the river but Willow didn’t want to go so just ran locally and it was supposed to be hills, I think I’m going to repeat this week of the plan or something because I don’t feel ready for next weeks long run, it’ll still be too warm

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Good plan 👍

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10]

Not as bonkers as my attempt at that run, the place I was staying was totally flat so I 'did' it without the slopes 😂Well done, that heat was intense!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Yesletsgo]

Ha! you’d have been faster i’m sure without the slopes, today we are going up the steep hill so i might do it again, I’ve decided i’m totally nuts 🥜

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

I loved that run when I did it a week ago. I was absolutely drenched in sweat and bright red, and that’s without the extra heat. Massive respect to you for taking it on in this weather!

I still haven’t run any 10k intervals at a pace I could manage for 10k! Those 45 seconds were so much harder than the 15 second sprints for me.

I’m also avoiding the long runs until it cools down. Sensible plan!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I’m tempted to do it again today with the hills 😂

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

A little bit crazy maybe, but you obviously needed that de-stress. And you clearly had a blast doing it. So why not?I was thinking of hill sprints too, but I'm not sure in this heat. If I do, it's going to have to be first thing - it was still 27 degrees well into the evening here yesterday

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Birdlady64]

It’s so hot but cooler than inside, I’m off up the hill now, has to be quick i gave guests coming for dinner soon 😂

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

🤣🤣 Im hoping you meant 5.5 mins per km rather than 5.5k per min W&S! That is speedy all the same.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Dexy5]

Yes I did and went and did it again today with hills, I’m beginning to wonder about me 😂 I’m useless at how it’s written but it was fast for me