Wk7 R1 RED!!

Great run, much better than last one of week 6, but I go so so so red in the face when I run these longer times. Have people found this improves as you get used to running, or is it a fact of life for some people? Is it just because I'm ginger

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well done on the run Gludwig i assume you mean the very healthy glow that you have after a run

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I look like I'm about to collapse!

[Irishprincess Graduate]

I always had a bright red face when I exercised even as a child. So yes when I started running my face took on this deep cherry colour! It does ease the more you run and mine doesn't get red now on most runs ( just a tad pink) but on hard runs it flares up again, along with the sweat!

But I don't care as I I see it as a badge of honour and I work hard for that colour!

Be proud!

[AllieG Graduate]

Me too, I've always gone very red in the face. Only when I'm really going for it though so yes, it just says I've given myself a proper workout!

[Buffy007 Graduate]

Congrats on your run - lovely day for it. Isn't it amazing that we're talking about 'great runs' So recently it was puffing after 1 minute!

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True. We've come a long way, and yes, I should be proud of being a beetroot Hope you have a good week

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Thanks

[AncientMum Graduate]

It does get better, honest! But, as Irishprincess says, you'll always be red faced after a hard run and it most definitely is a badge of honour. Wear your beetroot face with pride

[Madge50 Graduate]

I and my daughter are the same, we decided we have an efficient heat distribution/radiation/conduction system that shows effort, determination and tenacity, what's not to like? This girl can!

Mx

[TurboTortoise Graduate]

It really does get less 'beetrooty' as you learn to pace yourself. I still won't wear a pink top though!

[ancientrunner Graduate]

yes - have to start thinking of it as a badge of honour!!

[Lyndz7 Graduate]

This happens to me too and I'm not on the long distances yet (just done W5 R3), it is a badge of honour due to working hard but i get self conscious passing other people, especially none runners!

[misswobble Graduate]

I don't see why. No-one gives a hoot so you shouldn't either.

Happy running! Beetroot red is the new pale and interesting. LOL