Tuesday running club 🏃‍♀️👍

[Jools2020]

I wasn’t sure if I was really looking forward to running in the heat! The forecast was saying 22 degrees (turned out to be more like 24).

I joined Lara’s Jeffing group again and this evening there were just 3 of us doing this run, so “into the forest we went to lose our minds and find our souls”. It was glorious! And much cooler in there. I tried not to think about the inclines; they were definitely quite challenging. We were running on some of the trails that are part of the Parkrun. I definitely want to do more running in the woods!

My legs certainly had a workout with the inclines, but because we were Jeffing, my heartrate stayed in Zone 4, so I was happy with that. It was difficult to tell if it’s still elevated, I won’t know until I do a slow run on the flat.

All in all I really enjoyed this run!

I recently bought a running vest with pockets for drinks, etc. but thought it might be overkill on a 3K run 🤣 so didn’t wear it today, but looking forward to wearing it on my next longer run!

Pic was taken by Lara and is typical of the woodland in and around the beautiful Swinley Forest.

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate]

Well you certainly challenged yourself Jools, bet you're glad you did. Looks a lovely area to run in. Another first? Well done 😀

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Runninggirl59]

I ran through those woods in the parkrun but certainly ran for longer there this evening! Thank you 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That looks so beautiful Jools, and a lovely run even with the inclines

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks, Sue 😊. It was lovely and I even started to forget about the inclines

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

Inclines are good and they get easier 😀

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

So they say 🤣

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

That looks a wonderful place to run Jools. And a great run for you too.Well done 👏

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks, Diane. Not up to full strength yet, but this run certainly helped!

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

The woods are a beautiful place to run. I love the smell of the forest. Fab picture and fab run. Well done.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thank you, Brian. I’ve never been able to do it before! Too worried about running alone and getting lost. As soon as I entered the woods it was like someone turned the world off! 😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Sounds like you're getting hooked on running in those woods Jools!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Yes, I think I could be! Running with the club has opened that door, and although tonight was only 3K twisting and turning in what was not a huge area, there are longer runs with this club that go deeper into Swinley Forest. I’ll need to get my pace up a bit though!

[nowster Graduate10]

Scots Pines as far as the eye can see!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Wonderful!

[JoePhoto Graduate10]

Hi Jools, Just off out for a brief pre-work workout: so encouraging to read your posts...bit by bit, getting there, target is back to 16k by new year...where I was two (or was it three?!?!) years ago!...but probably slightly slower...😅🤦‍♂️

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to JoePhoto]

Slower doesn’t matter, though, does it? Bit by bit is what I work to! Slow progress is still progress and it gets me out of the house and keeps me smiling 😊

16K is a great target! Keep up with the workouts and I know you’ll get there.

[JoePhoto Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

👍🥵😂

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

What a simply beautiful place to run! 😍

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Gthants]

Isn’t it just! That feeling of peace as soon as I step inside is hard to beat 😊

[Week7 Graduate10]

That looks lovely-a path begging to be run!I would be very interested know what running vest you have and how you get on with it- it's one of those things that I keep wondering about , researching and then forgetting about until the next long, hot run!

Happy running 🏃‍♀️

[Gthants 60minGraduate in reply to Week7]

I was thinking the same! A purchase for next summer! 🤣

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Week7]

I found some reviews of a cheaper Aonijie vest on Amazon. This is a 5.5 litre vest with a number of options of a bladder and various bottles. I just bought the basic vest (£26.99) as I already have a couple of useful smaller bottles. I don’t intend running a lot of ultras so thought this one might do! I’ll let you know my thoughts once I’ve used it 😊

Running Vest

[Week7 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks. It looks nice and light weight. Some of them look to be quite bulky. Love the whistle!

[Yesletsgo Graduate10]

What a fabulous place to run, lucky you, jealous

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

It’s gorgeous isn’t it! I have to drive to it but it’s only 10-15 minutes away.