A slow run and a special message

[Yesletsgo]

It was too warm for me to run the last couple of mornings but today was a bit cooler and I managed to get up a little bit earlier. Left the house at a respectable time and stopped to pick a few blackberries before we turned to the path to start running, I love all the free fruit just there for the picking at this time of year.

Set off to do a gentle 3k, but a little way along Mr Y suggested 5k. I didn't really feel like going that far but couldn't think of an excuse that didn't make me sound like a wimp so 5k it was.

I kept my speed and HR down for as long as I could, occasionally walking while I had a drink (or stopped to pick more berries). The ground is pretty rough in places but the fields are looking wonderful. Even saw some sheep grazing by the small reservoir! Being out running under the blue skies, with greenery, sunshine and sheep, what could be better?

The run felt a bit long, the downside of running slowly is it takes ages to cover the distance. I was 2k beyond the distance I'd set on NRC and once I finished there was Coach B telling me how marvellous I was! He's done this before, does anyone else get this or am I special? 😂

Once I got home I took advantage of a small area of turf we laid a couple of weeks ago to do my cooldown stretches. It's lovely, soft and lush, unlike the rest of the lawn which is sparse and weedy thanks to No Mow May (which was lovely itself while it lasted ). What a great start to the day.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Sorry... I am special too... and awesome and awe inspiring apparently! I do NOT always feel any of those things!

A beautiful run and a lovely cool down stretch too... well done to you... x

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Oh, I thought I was his favourite 😂😂😂

The new lawn is a tiny area, about 5 rolls of turf's worth but it's the perfect place to lie down on a hot morning after a good run. Making the most of it, it'll probably look like the rest of the lawn by this time next year

[Folkylass Ambassador in reply to Oldfloss]

Oldfloss you are definitely awesome ! …so awe inspiring! and so so special to all of us! ❤️xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Folkylass]

xxx

[Annieapple Administrator in reply to Oldfloss]

🍏He’s sooo relieved I am on the couch that he has renewed energy to take you both on🤣

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Annieapple]

HMMMM ! xxx

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

What a man, Oldfloss AND me!! 😂

[Annieapple Administrator]

🍏 You are marvellous! You are a non wimpy runner 🤣 Mmm yummy blackberries!!

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Annieapple]

Blackberries are the best bit of the run sometimes

[Folkylass Ambassador]

You are so so marvellous we all think so! 🥰xx

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Folkylass]

You're definitely marvellous, awesome and awe inspiring Oldfloss

[drl212 Graduate10]

Well, I’m devastated!

I thought CB was only talking to ME…

Two-timer!!!

I’m going out blackberry bicking on Sunday, I think. Great run.

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to drl212]

Sorry I burst your bubble drl212 , we've all been let down 😂😂

Enjoy your blackberries!

[drl212 Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

Hee!!!