Hot trot

[Bluebirdrunner]

I have been managing to get two runs per week in since I have been back off the IC in January. I feel like I am making progress, parts of the run are quite enjoyable ☺️ and feeling a little easier. I support my running with a daily yoga practice, and manage to fit one in most days.

I didn't run on Saturday, so it had to be today! Planning on leaving it 'til early evening with shade, I suddenly found myself twiddling my thumbs at 1pm as Mr BBr was watching his footie team in the play offs on TV.

I knew it would be hot, so I dressed in shorts and racer back T, and applied suncream. I wore a peaked cap and wrap around sunglasses. Downloaded the Nike run club 'Hot Run' and headed out.

Boy, it was very warm. My warm up walk took me to the main road, a few patches of shade along the path ahead gave me hope, and I began to trot.

My feet felt light, and the run started at a nice gentle pace. I am still taking walk breaks when I need them, but was pleased with my first chunk of running. CB was talking to me about running in the heat, encouraging and giving advice and I was smugly happy that I had prepped well, apart from having water available.

I ran and walked, stopped to stretch and do a few calf raises at the halfway point.

'The time of day is important too', says CB it is usually at its hottest between 3 and 4, but the sun is at its most ferocious between 12 and 2. 🙃 I knew that of course, but having him tell me made me feel quite naughty. 'It is the same temperature in the shade as it is in the sun' he informs me. Well, there is hardly any shade anyway, so I just press on and enjoy that slightly cooler feeling in the shady parts.

Almost back now, I am keen to finish the whole 35 minutes, and amazingly I feel quite relaxed and good. Another nice chunk of running completed before a little walk then into the final minutes. My run is done, I walk back home hoping I am not sunburnt.🫠

All is fine, and the football has finished, so after some water, I head straight to my mat for a half hour yoga practice. Perfect!🙏

The football score 0-0 but my score 10 out of 10!😊😉 🏃‍♀️🧘‍♀️🙏xxx

[linda9389 Graduate10]

How wonderful BB 🥰 It really has been warm so you must have had an amazing run to score it 10 out if 10 on a day like this. I remember listening to that NRC run in the heat of La Palma! I did OK apart from a hat ... can't bear hats in the heat 🤷‍♀️

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

The good parts are it was quiet, I had the pavements to myself, I was out doing it! and then it was done! My yoga is done too, and on the big tv screen. I can relax feeling smug in the garden this afternoon. Win win win 😎👌Thank you Linda, I was thrilled to see you back out running and doing brilliantly this week.

🪻xxx

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

It's an amazing feeling. Every other day I go to bed thinking ... ooh, I get to run tomorrow 🤪

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Me too!!! The butterfly of anticipation x

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

What a lovely 10 out of 10 run post Bluebirdrunner ! Sounds like you are doing really well, too!🙂👍

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you Sandra, the only runs we regret are the ones we don't do I guess! I am still out there doing my best 😅

🪻xxx

[Whatsapp Graduate10]

Well done for getting out in that heat today. I wilt in the heat. This time of year, the earlier the better for me. Not much better than the satisfaction you get when the work is done and its time to relax. Enjoy!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to Whatsapp]

Thank you Whatsapp I am! Clear conscience.☺️

It is a bit different to the weather you endured for your three day HM earlier this month, that's for sure!

🪻xxx

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Sounds just lovely and you sound very cool! 😎 Your score is definitely better than the football score. Great job!

I applied sun cream yesterday before I went out but missed a bit. It shows that suncream really works 😂

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Oh dear! 😅 hope its not too sore. x

Thank you IP, I was only out for 40 mins so got away with my quick spray on.

I could see all the tree pollen floating around as well, but got away with that too! ☺️

Happy running 🪻🏃‍♀️xxx

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

It’s fine. Think I got away with that!

Happy running to you too xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Just splendid , you loopy lady xxxx

You did wonderfully... and your run was excellent, very, very well done you...

On you go, back towards full strength again xxx

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Hee hee Floss, thank you! I am bonkers running in the midday sun! In my defence, CB does say to change things up and run at different times of the day...🙃

Onwards and upwards, happy running!

🏃‍♀️🪻xxx

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Well done BBr in that heat and a perfect score too 🏃‍♀️🧘‍♀️ xxx

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

I am not burnt Lexi, just sun kissed!☺️

Thank you, I hope to be getting fitter each run!

🪻🏃‍♀️🙏xxx

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

that sounds perfect, BBr warm sun, CB and shorts 😎 xxx

[GTFC Graduate10]

Oh oh oh she's maaagic you knooooow!!!! Love, love, lovedy love it 💚 You are definitely making progress! I see it when your runs come in. Your mix of running and yoga is certainly a great mix. Definitely a 10/10 experience Bluebirdrunner because runs are experiences and I'm glad you shared yours 🙏😊

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to GTFC]

☺️ thank you GTFC your comments always make me smile! 💚

All that fuss I have made of my little trot, and you and Tasha were out running a HM and 10k event! Talk about an experience 💪🏃🏃‍♀️👏👏👏

I hope to keep moving on up, holding back the years and gaining stamina every run!

🪻🏃‍♀️xxx

[Cantstopmenow Graduate10]

Well done BBR, naughty but nice! A great run for which you were very well prepared. It was hot out there yesterday. Xxx

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Thank you ! You get all fidgety on run day, I had to grab the moment when it was available!

A run in the bank.

🏃‍♀️🪻xxx

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

10 out of 10 indeed! Great run!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to Gthants]

Aah thank you Ghants!

A 35 min run banked 😎 getting ready for the HU virtual 10k!🤞

🪻🏃‍♀️xxx