Been unable to get out for the last 4 days 😡 but this morning I logged on here for my usual dose of inspiration and in 22 degrees heat in full sunshine, I got those running shoes out and set off.
Great first 10 minutes - steady pace, enjoying the views, felt comfortable on the downward run. Then around the corner into the long stretch on a slight incline - less easy here, calves not too bad today (still achy) but just felt generally tired. Passed a young fit runner who waved and smiled encouragingly at me ( I always straighten my back when I see another runner approaching - trying to pretend I know what I'm doing😂😂).
Voices in my ears from Laura and MMR updating me on progress kept me going and although I am not getting at all fixated on speed was encouraged to hear I was going a little faster more consistently. Maybe after 7 weeks, I am getting a bit fitter after all?
Now really feeling it and my brain said stop but my legs just kept on going - one after the other after the other - hard work at this stage......
And then another turn and along my favourite bit along a stream and under the trees in the cool shade on a flat which lifted my spirits and then the BIG hill arose before me, resplendent in full sun! I have run all the way up this twice before and although on a couple of occasions I slowed right down I made it up to the top again today - hurrah!
Back into the shade and a downwards track and then back onto the level.
Laura then asked me if I wanted to finish on a high and I thought why not? So for the last minute I straightened by back, lifted my head and upped my pace and gave it all I had and before I knew it she said stop 😀 - WOW! I was actually laughing when I finished - well through all my puffing anyway......
Onwards and upwards - going to try for the next one Sunday morning
Happy days 😀
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Well done you I knew you could do it and in the heat as well I am not going to say it's in the bag yet but the fact you managed a burst at the end was more than I managed this morning but ever onwards and upwards
Oh - it's not in the bag by any stretch of the imagination but it was a good run and I'm enjoying this feeling as those gremlins might be chasing me on the next one :-)......I'm convinced that burst was a fluke and we'll see how I get on next time - boy did I laugh at my "proper fast" running 😂moment
I only ever managed two bursts during the nine weeks as I got so wrapped up in the running I sort of switched off and was only waiting for her to say stop running now. Have you seen the tags you have they should make you laugh.
I get my best speeds when I see anyone but slump again as soon as they are out of sight! Looks really beautiful, am impressed you have run in the heat and still had a bit left in the tank at the end 😀😀
Isn't that just the best feeling, knowing there's just that little bit extra in the tank! Beautiful picture, both the blue sky one and the one I have in my head of you running, running and then laughing, laughing. Joyous
I run with back straighter and try to puff less when I see another runner. Soon as they are out of sight I gasp for air😃. Looks a locely place to run. Some great scenery on here recently. My routes are more urban with an occasional rough bit of field. Have to imagine better scenery until I can tackle the hills around here.😯😯
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