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Jeffing with the Running Group πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

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My second run with this group and a bigger turnout tonight after last week’s rain. Oh, but it is a faff to have to drive somewhere to run and make sure I’ve got everything with me that I need - drink, sun visor, towel, mobile, watch, sports glasses!

This run can only loosely be called Jeffing, I think! There was another newcomer tonight who asked the same question I did about what ratio we would be using. It’s much more casual than that - and this time I walked much less during the first half of the run. We seem to run faster at the start (which is what you would expect for Jeffing) and I’m not used to that, it makes the Toxic Ten worse, but what I get from these runs is far more important! Somewhere different to run and company. Lara, who is the run leader, is very encouraging and makes sure that no-one is left behind. Part of the route is through the woods and it was just perfect. Definitely could see myself getting into trail running, who would have thought it! 😊

It was a warm tonight but I think I’m getting used to the warmer temperatures of running in the evening. It’s so good to be running with others, although for the last third of the run I was pushing myself a bit and couldn’t talk much 🀣

I will probably do a few more sessions with this lovely group. It’s all helping with my overall fitness, but my plan is to eventually join one of the continuous running groups when I think I’ll be able to keep up with them!

This week we covered 4K in about 35 minutes so slightly faster than last week. Happy with that 😊

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That sounds really good Jools,

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

it was delightful 😊

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

sounds good

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toMummycav

It was really encouraging! Makes recovering my fitness enjoyable 😊

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Nice photo Jools and well done on the runβœ…πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

Thank you. Al. The run leader likes to take a lot of photos!

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Judging by that happy photo it looks like you all had a great time Jools. 😍

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

We did! It’s exactly what I need 😊

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Gthants60minGraduate

Definitely have group AND trail envy! How lovely to have that - even a short drive away. The groups here are paid for and seem more serious, so I'm giving them a miss for the moment.

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toGthants

Probably about 10 minutes of the run was skirting the woods, but it was enough to make me want more! Most running clubs charge a subscription, not sure why this one doesn’t. Some of the runners are definitely serious runners - the group leaders are currently on a Peak Challenge in the Lake District - and others have attended Endure24 (they wear the t-shirt) which is a 24 hour running event. But the general mood is light and of having fun. One of the group leaders has suggested I sign up for a 10K event in September, which I’ll probably do. As long as I can run for 90 minutes I know I can do it! I’m about 4 weeks away from that as I’m increasing every week.

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Gthants60minGraduateβ€’ in reply toJools2020

I think it's Β£2 a run at the local clubs, which is fine ... BUT - it means running when they run, and I normally run in the morning. Also, and a much bigger deal, it means committing to run at a certain time in advance. With long Covid I can't do that - when I work evenings I plan my day around it and conserve energy specially. I don't have the capacity to conserve energy for a 5k evening run.

I've run for 25 minutes this morning when I maybe shouldn't have done, but apart from things I MUST do, I can cut my cloth according to what's left in the tank for the rest of the day.

Slowly stamina is coming back, but I'm not sure if it will ever be what it was. Running is helping me a great deal, but unless I happen across someone and get chatting on a morning run, running buddies will be something I envy from a distance for the moment!

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toGthants

it’s a dilemma for sure. I find running in the evenings hard (I’m just a bit of a routine freak!) - but for you, evenings are much more difficult right now. Hopefully you will start to sleep better which will help.

All you can do is exactly what you are doing. You’ve already achieved more than you thought possible and your stamina is improving. It’s a fine balance to push but not overdo it.

Hopefully something will turn up and you’ll find a running buddy.

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Looks like you had a good time Jools which is what it's all about. I have a couple of friends I met at a zumba class several years ago so could be a great way to meet new people as well as enjoying a run. Win win!

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toRunninggirl59

Yes, you’re right! I’m desperate to increase fitness but I want it to be fun. Definitely win win 😊 and new friends to be made!

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Brilliant πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ˜ƒ And what a wonderful place for a run! It sounds like running with a group is really working for you. Fab! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Jools2020Graduate10β€’ in reply toBeatlesforever

Thanks Beatlesforever ! It’s a gorgeous little run. 🀣

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