HELLO SUNSHINE...Re-POST from 4 YEARS ago...

[Oldfloss]

This is a repost in view of the extreme temperatures ... I have posted this on C25K also.

Many of us find that it is tricky to acclimatise and find the heat so draining.

I am putting this up again with tweaks! No need for replies, but please do READ this.

I took this great pikkie from the site for C25K Beyonders... it is so perfect

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It's hot...!

Some of us, many of us ,are struggling.... and what is worse, worrying about not doing runs, or doing runs badly, slowly , or painfully.

Time to stop.... and just start to be a tad more kind to yourself.

Please... stop worrying, stop getting hot under the t shirts, but if you do intend to run;

* Wear the right gear, run early or run late.

* Hydrate well, all the time, not just on run days.

* Find a shady route if possible.

* Take it even slower and steadier.

* Think whether the run is REALLY necessary.

Lastly...use the time to ;

Relax.... refresh.... recharge

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Do PLEASE, be careful... the runs wait and the cooler days will surely come

Oldfloss x

PS

You are all doing amazingly x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ha ha ha, should have read this before i went, but…… it was just so lovely to be out, for one who lives in a flat and mostly works indoors, a very timely reminder though to stop worrying about speed and distance and just as you say, be kind to ourselves 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Always x

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

UpTheStanley and I are in Herefordshire at the mo and went for an early morning run up a country lane to the woods. It has to be said, the sheep, the horses, and the calves we met along the way looked at us as if we were totally bonkers.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Dexy5]

Sounds glorious and to be bonkers is glorious too! Enjoy!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Farm animals are so astute aren’t they 🙂

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

😂. And so sensible, all in the shade of the trees.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Getting out early is the only option for me so I’m about to head out now 🏃‍♀️

I keep thinking at least after all this heat we’ll have some stunning autumn colours this year! 🍁

Thanks for posting Floss xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Irishprincess]

I shall be waiting for those photographs Maj, I got out one day this week... can't remember what day now, and it was early! The fields had just been harvested.

I felt that the bronze gold of the fields, was too autumnal for the month,.... but it was beautiful.

Enjoy the run lovely lady and do take care x

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I think you have included a link or photo perhaps to a post in your reply Floss but I’ve just got the message “original text” after your first paragraph…..

It was a lovely run in the shade but still hot in the sun even then 🥵 but it’s done now.

Here’s a photo for you xxx

Early morning run. Golden field and blue sky.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Made me think of Eva Cassidy singing Fields of Gold 🙂

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

I love that song 😍

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Thsnk you xxx

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

Good advice 👍🏻. Running is supposed to be fun. While I’m off work (phew) and my running buddy is away, I’ve taken the opportunity to drive out into the countryside and do a bit of trail running. (Love it 😍) The countryside doesn’t have the built up heat of the concrete in the town, there is lots of dappled shade and a lovely breeze. Going early helps too. I’ve stuck to 6k and run even slower than usual, taking in my surroundings, and it’s been an absolute tonic 😊. Stopping at the cafe on the way back for a coffee and a bacon sarnie helps too 😂. Stay safe everyone. We’ll be layering up soon enough 🥶

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Just fantastic.. that sounds to have been some great running..Cool and shady... just perfect!

Soaking it all up is fabulous...body and soul refreshed and recharged? A snack at the end too!

As you say... the cooler days will certainly come !

Well done you!

[Jell6 Graduate10]

Perfect Oldfloss !

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Jell6]

It was very, very good to be out... and feeling better! x

[Jell6 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

So glad you are feeling better 😘

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Jell6]

Thank you x

[LottieMW Ambassador]

A timely post Oldfloss , thank you.

I have run 4 and 5 km this week along the shady banks of the river and canal. I am NOT doing the next run of 9km at the weekend as planned, I will be leaving it until next week when it’s cooler!

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to LottieMW]

Well done you... that shady run sounds just delightful!The 9K will wait... it is I think going to be very, very hot!

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to Oldfloss]

Too hot! 🌞 🥵