I collected my baby sister from my mums in Hayle ( we have been in Cornwall!!!) early this morning and parked in an empty car park by the beach....We got out of the car both in vests and started screaming as it was so cold and windy. I had to do an unexpected pre-run sprint as the car park ticket blew off and I just couldn't catch it, but eventually it landed in a puddle!! She had the route all planned, and we were loaded up with energy drinks, water and randoms ( only for me, she won't eat Gellatine). We looked a bit daft carrying a bottle in each hand but at least we were balanced!!
I have been on a running ban all week. My good friend and coach instructed me I had to have a break for a week as I had a bit of an injury ( groin strain I think...), and also told me I had to start Yoga. I haven't done that yet but I am hoping to ( I'm crap at doing anything slowly and meaningfully). So this was my first test to see it was all OK...
The first few k's were on a road, and a big hill leading up to the coastal path, blimey I have missed it sooo much I was loving it. It was good to go with Miranda too as her pace is slower than mine so I had to hold back which meant I was taking it slow and steady...I felt like panther was back and running strong, wild and free ( just as panthers should...)
At about 8k we got to another village, very pretty and then snaked up into the wilderness again. We got to Godrevy point and enjoyed running with the view. The wind was so strong it kept blowing our earphones out!! It was hard to run against too...We then snaked back down and ended up on the enormous beach....It was incredibly beautiful, the sun was shining, I was running and I felt happy
It was hard work running on the dryer sand, and there were alot of undulating bits, and at one point I went ankle deep in sand and screamed. From then on I was convinced I was going to disappear in sinking sand and Miranda wouldn't realise and just keep running... We saw one of those kite things with a surfer attached, and at one point he flew....that was amazing....
A scramble up a sand bank, then another coastal footpath and then all of a sudden there was Sven ( my Skoda) and we were back in the car park having done a huge loop.... We did some stretching, and then back to mum who made us poached eggs on toast with beans and sausages ( thanks mum, you are the best!). A few niggles and I was aware of it, but I felt great and it was a fabulous run...15.7k in total which felt right.
Happy Panthering everyone
Juicyju
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Yay, congratulations. Sounds like you are back in the panthering groove. Enjoy xxxx
You really are an amazing person and an amazing runner, and that does sound like a brilliant run too. And so perfect getting out there with your sister, I bet you both loved it so much.
Yes, you must get into proper stretching it has helped me loads with getting my muscles recovered, so why not try yoga or Pilate's, have you got a Wii at home the yoga on there is just as good.
Thank you so much, it's so good when you have a good run isn't it??
Glad to see you back panthering again. It must have been really frustrating having to take it easy for a few days. Cornwall is a lovely place - I haven't been there for years now but a great holiday destination. Enjoy your running again now and hope you get sorted with a yoga programme. Best wishes.
Oh wow... Thank you so much... And yesterday was my one year on from graduating at C25k... I'd never ever run before. So glad I found it age 42... Very blessed...
Yes that's where I was... My sister gets to do that run all the time, but you can't do it if the tides in!! I used to live in Falmouth... I love Cornwall!
Wow what a fantastic run. Sounds like a lot of fun. I like the fact you get everyone out running with you. On the stretching I am having to add that in more now and I am the same as you. The only way it works for me is to take 15 min every night before bed just gentle stretches otherwise I can ever find the time. Always have time for a run though hehe. Happy panthering.
What a great pic jooj. Fabulous. It looks like you're waving to your legions of running fans! Your run sounds bloomin' lovely - all that fresh air, sea breezes and Miranda shaped sisters to have fun with. AND GO MUM with her poached eggs, saucisson and beans! Aren't mums great?
Thank you... My mum is the best especially as she had me v young so we are more like sisters.. It was a fab run.. And sadly it was beans n sausages from a can.. But I do love a bit of saucisson
That sounds lovely - I have a friend in Hayle and have often wondered how easy that beach would be to run on - it goes on for ever but is quite hard work walking to Godrevy. Nice cup of tea when you get there tho'.
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