Crunchy 7k pb :D...& the art of glide, not slide...

[Tikiczocky]

...twas chilly, with a layer of frozen snow out there. My goal was 7.5k, but once I'd got to the road and saw how frozen it was, I thought I'd struggle to find a decent few k route (was boooing in my head).

I perfected the art of landing gingerly & picking out the crunch, rather than the glass, which probably helped my pace a bit...it was kind of economical running, forcing short strides and well placed feet. I like to think of it as glide not slide, but I'm not sure it looked like that anywhere other than in my crazy head! I repeated a good section several times to make up the distance, ran/walked at 60:30, with some 150:30 on the long steady downs.

So, the pb (if you can call a faster only 2nd ever 7k a best)...7.11k in 52:13...pace 7:20, no music for bpm (last week's was 54:32, so 2min's 19 sec faster). I am ecstatic!! I know it's not greatly fast, but it was a relatively comfortable run, except for the underfoot...I definitely feel like I am becoming fitter

I gave up a good few km from home (I knew I'd got a slippery section coming and didn't want to slip back through it), so was pleased I had a few layers to put back on for the long walk back, plus I had a strain in my right buttock (got that at around the 6k mark last week too) and didn't think my slip-avoiding technique was helping, so decided to save it for a better day underfoot.

I am bloomin well amazed at my level of addiction to this running lark and my determination to get out! If you're doing C25K, you have this to come...

Have a good weekend lovely running addicted peeps!

Now, where's that ginger cake... Yuuuuum!!

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Well done Tiki - that looks seriously slippery!

Enjoy your ginger cake -you've earned it!

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

Thanks Ully

[misswobble Graduate]

Well done in the face of lots of adversity there. You can't help but stiffen up as you brace yourself when running on slippery surfaces so well done for hanging in there. PB too! Wowsers!!!!!

I think a reward of cake waiting for you at home is a really good incentive. I crave chilli con carne at the minute. Homemade and incendiary! It drives my legs I'm convinced

Hope homemade curry will be driving them tomorrow as it's race day. Eek!

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thanks missW..there was a definite stiffness! Love chilli and curry (homemade of course) I made the ginger cake on Thursday, was yum...two pieces, as ravenous again (tray bake - there's loads...still...you coming round?!) Good luck tomorrow!

[Jo55 Graduate]

You are one very brave, dedicated lady. I would have taken one look and said No Thank You! And over 2 minutes faster as well, that is some going in those conditions.

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to Jo55]

Thanks Jo

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Blimey Tiki that is serious frosty/snow , Well done on your run too and staying upright Ginger cake you say , ooh i could be tempted with that

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to Hidden]

MissW's coming round for some...you could join her! lol!! Thanks Rob

[Tikiczocky Graduate]

Thanks Kitty...when I was out, I was wondering what I would do if we get more of this...boooooo!!

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maybe next time Tiki

[poppypug Graduate]

I could murder a cheese football, if you've got some xxx

[S_J_B Graduate]

SO impressive you're out there in that. Fabulous and hope you enjoyed the cake

[flossieflyblow Graduate]

Wow, I thought it was cold the other morning, but nothing like that! Got to love a slice of ginger cake!!

[Caroline69 Graduate]

You are awesome Tiki, well done you : a great time too!! Did someone mention ginger cake.....? Xx

[misswobble Graduate]

I'd walk over hot coals for cake! Ginger sounds good. You could put custard on it. Yay!