First run outside in weeks

[Vixchile]

Today was positively cooler than the soaring temperatures of 36-37degrees, with an average of 32degrees so off i went for a run this morning outside.

I have a 10km race in 3 weeks and have not run that distance since dec and haven't run outside forever or so it feels like. I started off way too quickly and the the first 3km were tough and welcomed the traffic light break. After 4km I felt much better as my route took me down hill and managed to carry on to 8km, so feel that i will be able to do the 10km as long as i take it easy and not zoom off. I just hope that its a lovely cool day as next week the temperature creeps back up to 32degrees. I am not aiming for any time just to complete the race, plus i really want what i think will be a purple brooks race t-shirt.

I loved running outside but also pleased as going to the gym has kept my fitness up and as a result i have lost half a stone (another stone to go before july).

What I have learnt is that portion size is very important, i have learnt to wean carbs down in my diet, I personally need to do at least 40minutes of exercise a day (walking, swimming, running, dvd or gym) and finally the battle of processed food (anything that comes in a packet or box) will be a long one but i am starting to fight back.

I love running and i will be starting my training for a hm in april, when i know it will be significantly cooler. I have registered for the park run so will be able to do that when i return to the uk and hopefully cool temperatures in the UK will mean i can go on longer runs. "We run Santiago" is back in november this year - i can't wait for that!! Plus all the other races i have my eye on this year.

Happy running folks.

[Pigivi]

You must feel so good to be out again! Just read something that may be what you need: the cooling towel!

missionathletecare.com/prod...

My advice to stay off processed food: read the label - and let the old (?) adagio "if I cannot make it in my kitchen I don't eat it" be your mantra!

[Vixchile Graduate in reply to Pigivi]

I like that idea of a cooling towel. I should pop one in the fridge for when i am back from a run.

I think i have learnt its easy to put it on but its getting harder to get it off!! So i will follow that mantra, when i am home try to keep telling myself that and remind myself how long it takes to work the cals off.

[Pigivi in reply to Vixchile]

Just read this and thought that it may help to put you off processed food forever theguardian.com/lifeandstyl...

[AncientMum Graduate]

You're doing brilliantly Vix. So glad you got to run outside for a change. xx

[Vixchile Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

cheers, still a way to go but finally seeing some results. it was lovely to get out and hopefully it will start cooling down any time soon.

Hope the ankle is ok today - BTW no pun intended with regards to "pain in bottom" remark

[turnturtle Graduate]

I know I couldn't run in that heat. Is it any cooler there in the early morning? I ask as I sit here at Taupo prising my eyelids open and waiting for my breakfast to digest before trying to beat the sun😊

[Vixchile Graduate in reply to turnturtle]

Generally (not always) it is cool before sunrise but i just can't function that early. Plus i am scared of running that early that in the morning. The gym has been good and it means i can use the pool(s) and other equipment. I have started doing some kettle bell swings again and i can enjoy some air con.

As soon as the daily temperature is 26 and below i will be out there again!!

Hope your having a super breakfast Have a good run if your heading out! Your doing fab!!

[poppypug Graduate]

Blimey Vix, thats hot ! Glad you got the chance to get out.

Well done on the weight loss, youre doing really well , keep at it ! xxx

[Vixchile Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Yeah when it's 36 /37 it's hot, the air feels like a giant hair dryer lol

Long way to go but it's a start finally after a year of saying it.

Hope the hip is getting better

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Vixchile]

Hi , Yes my hip is feeling a lot better thanks Vix xxx

[Vixchile Graduate in reply to poppypug]

That's good take it easy.

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Sounds a great run Vixchile but those temperatures sound energy sapping. I don't know how you do it. But I'm sure the UK will be a tad cooler when you come! Really well done on the weight loss. Fab.

[Vixchile Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

I have learnt the ark of moving slowly. Hopefully it will cool down to 28degrees soon can't wait to run in the UK, don't know what to pack running wise though. What is everyone running in there?

[Irishprincess Graduate in reply to Vixchile]

When are you coming? I don't want to tempt fate but the weather in my parts (South west) has turned very spring like today although I imagine it'll be a tad cooler in Cheshire. I went out in my thermal leggings, base layer and jacket and got too hot! Will switch to leggings and a light top for the next run.

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

At the moment I'm still running in leggings, a short sleeved t-shirt and jacket...the jacket comes off and goes back on regularly... So, you're coming back to UK, while I take your place in the blistering heat huh?

[Vixchile Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thanks it's good to know what to pack. I think I wore my running jacket twice in chile even during winter so I will leave that in the UK. It will be cooler I think 24-28degrees if that is any good, I am more than happy to swap for a few weeks.