Friends reunited!

[Yesletsgo]

Back on Easter Sunday I went for a run with my niece as we were staying with my brother in London for a couple of days. I managed to forget my running shoes and, as we've been away a lot, didn't get a chance to pick them up until this week.

This morning I couldn't wait to put them on. Well, when I say 'couldn't wait' I woke up around 7.30, considered Parkrun and then stayed in bed for an hour and a half, but when I did finally get up I felt very very keen.

We set off to run 3k. I had a pace in mind but kept finding myself going faster. Was it the shoes or just that I've had 3 days rest? Whatever, the first half of the run was one of those where you keep telling yourself to slow down. At that point the threatened rain started, not heavy, just a few big drops. I sped up but then realised it was getting to be hard work - heart rate up, so I walked until it was back to where it should be.

Slowed down a little towards the end of the run. The kids from the local sailing club were out on the river in their dinghies. They seemed to be having a great time whizzing around in a decent breeze. I remember when my sons were members. They hated the sailing but loved the social side 😂

When the run was over I checked the stats. Pace was 2 seconds faster than my target, which is close enough. My old friends, the Brooks, were just as good as I remember, great to be reunited with them

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Well done you..a sound and satisfying run...glorious photo too!

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks, it was a great morning for being active, glad I got out for a run before the serious rain 😁

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

This sounds like a super run! I love that you were reunited with your shoes…that’s a big deal! You’ve been places together and they are worthy of a mention!!

It’s funny what rain does to us. I also often speed up to finish quicker in the rain..,when I’m out for a time based run!! Where’s the logic in that? 🤣

It’s great when you feel surprisingly good. Maybe it’s the effect of you getting back to running regularly again? Maybe the rest? Whatever it it-absolutely cause for celebration!

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I'm so happy to have the shoes back, I've missed them. The Asics I bought are pretty good and were very cheap but I don't really like the idea of doing anything demanding in them, they're a bit too lightweight (though very comfortable especially for walking).

I normally avoid running in the rain but if I get caught in it mid run (especially when I'm hot) I quite enjoy it. I can get why you'd speed up on a speed based run, the instinct to move faster to get out of the rain is deep seated and not subject to the normal rules of logic

It's just great to be out there running in the cool damp air across the cool green fields ♥

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

I love their GT-2000s (I ran the Bath half in a pair) and I’ve had kayanos this year that I also like. It’s just the heel cushion issue that’s a bit of a shame! I’ve got an ASICS outlet nearby so I’ll definitely still be loyal and have a pair (or two!!) in the cupboard! I always wear them for Zumba.

Love a damp run over a bright sunshine with no shade run any day! Maybe it’s having done couch to 5k in a particularly wet January!!

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Asics are really good shoes, one of the things I really like about the pair I bought is that they are really light. They are called Jolt, not sure what model number.

From reviews it seems they are definitely at the low budget end of Asics offering, neutral and designed for short distances on the road. Absolutely fine for the gentle running I've been doing but if I want to go further it's gotta be my old friends, the sturdier Brooks.

I agree, cooler runs are definitely the best!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

fantastic

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks

[drl212 Graduate10]

Isn't that funny? I did a 5K today that had some hills and all of my runs up til now have basically been flat. Wow! Need some hill training.

But I finished doing some walk/run intervals for the last half. I felt for sure, I would have added 5 - 10 minutes on to my time. When I got my results, I was right in my established times...I guess my most brisk walk is just a little slower than my run. The down hills must have made up for the up hills...

My goal was to finish...

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

How lovely to have your shoes back! A great run and so close to your target pace, very clever x

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks 😁