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First outing for the new shorts. Photo attached after complaints yesterday 🀣

This is the first time I’ve run without Lycra undershorts as the new shorts have a mesh lining (as found in men’s swim shorts). Wow. What a difference. So much more breezy.

This is the first run where I’ve set out to do 5k - last time happened by accident because a 40 minute run was so close to 5k that I carried on.

So this is the first time I walked 5 mins then ran 2.5k away from my house. No Toxic 10 today, gremlins manageable.

I rounded the bend that is usually in the final few metres of my 4k run and I had this weird sensation, like a piece of elastic around my waist and attached to my house was reaching its limit.

I just kept wanting to turn back and I spent a full 0.5k checking my watch, half going forward, half leaning backward, feeling a bit confused and lost. I reached the point where I had mapped the 2.5k to be and it wasn’t. More confusion.

Finally the half way ping happened. I rewarded myself with an emergency Haribo and turned for home.

Running back was much harder than usual. My legs were at familiar parts of my route but they had done a full km more by the time I was there. Sirens Hill is always a struggle - especially as it ends with a really long false-flat - but today I was finding it harder.

Right leg started playing up a little. Calf niggly, thigh near the knee making itself known. Apart from that felt like I could run on and on.

My time was 44 mins dead, 45 seconds slower than last time. That was slightly disappointing but I think the confusion thing nearing halfway had a lot to do with it. I’m certainly not unhappy - that is only my second ever 5k and I will trade fast times for avoiding toxic 10 and gremlins every time.

A lot has been written over the past week about the support of this forum and the virtual friendships formed among us all sharing this challenge and succeeding together. I know I wouldn’t have made it this far without that support. You are a special bunch.

Whatever run you have next, enjoy it x

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Kar43 profile image
Kar43

Someone's forgot to shave legs πŸ˜‰πŸ€£πŸ˜Š

Shorts look fab jay βœ…

Fab run πŸƒtoo I'm sooo catching up to you πŸ˜‰πŸ˜Š

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Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toKar43

I knew there was a reason I was slowing down. β€œChase me”!

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ............ πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Kar43 profile image
Kar43β€’ in reply toJay66UK

I'm on it πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ˜‚ πŸƒ.....πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduateβ€’ in reply toKar43

Men don't need to shave their legs

Kar43 profile image
Kar43β€’ in reply toAlMorr

Jay does once a year don't you jay

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toKar43

Nah. A blade has never come near them. Nearly had a nasty accident once when I had sunburnt legs and confused the Veet for aftersun. Fortunately the smell saved me.

Kar43 profile image
Kar43β€’ in reply toJay66UK

Oh god lucky there jay.

I must have got you confused with someone else on here who definitely said they shave once a year πŸ€”πŸ˜Š

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toKar43

(I sometimes lie 🀣)

icklegui profile image
ickleguiGraduateβ€’ in reply toAlMorr

no-one needs to shave their legs!

amanda2463 profile image
amanda2463β€’ in reply toAlMorr

Says who???πŸ˜„

Elfe5 profile image
Elfe5Graduate

Very well done! πŸ˜„

A new route to go with your splendid new shorts might sort all those β€œWhy are we here now?” feelings. πŸ˜ƒ

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toElfe5

One change at a time πŸ˜‰ I wasn’t even certain my legs would work in different shorts!

theoldfellow profile image
theoldfellow

The psycho games our head plays with us! Well done for the WIN!

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Great pikkie... maybe a tad too much info' about it being breezy!!!

Very well done... a good run ... ( don't be disappointed though with timings).

You are still a newish Graduate... and you are doing wonderfully... One of the best things you can do is just to run out and leave all your tech behind... except your watch...just run, let the legs find their happy pace and run until you feel you want to stop :)

That line..

"...felt like I could run on and on."

That is the happy pace.... and it is awesome:)

Runs for pure joy I call them :)

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Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

But, but how will I know my pace 😳

🀣🀣🀣 I hear you. I think I’m still a bit terrified of overdoing it, as I’m still too porky, or under doing it and slipping back towards the couch.

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

Well just run nekkie...for the odd run here and there...we won't let you slip anywhere πŸ˜‰

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Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

πŸ‘

owmeknees profile image
owmeknees

Loving the shorts. Don’t be disappointed with your time. Every run moves you forward in one way or another, even if not in terms of speed. You are doing brilliantly and your posts are always great πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toowmeknees

Thank you - that’s good to hear.

Ang33333 profile image
Ang33333Graduate

Great shorts and great 5k!! πŸ˜ƒ

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Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toAng33333

Ta!

_SimonT_ profile image
_SimonT_Graduate

What a pair of pins! You’ve been keeping those a secret! Sleek, muscular and athletic I’d say!

I too am a big fan of the wind beneath my undercarriage. I have never been confident enough to go commando but if you will, I will! πŸ˜‚

Great run! 5 k is a big win. Times not important. πŸ˜ƒ

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Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply to_SimonT_

Cheers! I discovered (after removing them) that the shorts have two large mesh panels down the sides. Everything discrete and hidden and all but it’s no wonder they are so cooling.

They are perfect summer shorts. And, with my usual Lycra under them, they will be good for winter as they are reflective. Happy shopper.

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amanda2463β€’ in reply to_SimonT_

I feel a tadge queasy

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toamanda2463

πŸ˜” sorry

amanda2463 profile image
amanda2463β€’ in reply toJay66UK

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ it was simons comment that almost finished me off 😘

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toamanda2463

😜

Berksrover profile image
BerksroverGraduate

Great stuff Jay66UK another 5k under your belt, not to mention the new shorts!

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toBerksrover

Cheers.

Ripcurlrana71 profile image
Ripcurlrana71

Woohoo look at those legs!! I had my extra long legs out today too - too hot to be self conscious. Great run Jay!! You are doing brilliantly. πŸ’ͺ🏼πŸ’ͺ🏼😍

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Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toRipcurlrana71

Cheers! I’m embarrassed to say it but I don’t recognise those slim legs as mine!

Ripcurlrana71 profile image
Ripcurlrana71β€’ in reply toJay66UK

They are a great pair of legs!! Where is the wolf whistle emoji when you need it?? 😊

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toRipcurlrana71

Shame the rest isn’t as toned. But I’m working on it!

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LorijayGraduate

Looking good Jay. Well done on another 5k!! You are so right a very special community!! :) :)

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toLorijay

Thanks - it was a really enjoyable run.

Lorijay profile image
LorijayGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

Must have been the "breezy" effect !! :) :)

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toLorijay

(Self-censoring. Resisting the urge to crack the obvious rude joke. Must put the phone down right now.)

Lorijay profile image
LorijayGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

Great control Jay :)

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toLorijay

Your the third woman in my lifetime to say that 🀣

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πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

DeeRunning profile image
DeeRunningGraduate

Oh well done on your deliberate 5k! Love the shorts (and legs! And smart trainers!) and the breezy element must be gratifying (?) in the heat. So pleased you didn't fall by the wayside in a molten puddle! You are running so well, great time, great run, inspiring mate πŸ‘

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toDeeRunning

Made a huge difference to having to peel off Lycra undershorts. I just don’t know how ladies manage to run in so much cover-up kit.

DeeRunning profile image
DeeRunningGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

Ahem, the *frozen* lycra undershorts. Research stalled before it even got off the ground! 😟 Gutted. You were my only hope lol.

Yeah I've thrown all self consciousness out the window. Shorts n vest the only way to survive. I don't know how others do it either, although ultimately it has to be what you are comfy in and what you get used to.

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toDeeRunning

Ah. I’d forgotten that mission. 😳

I’ll put a pair in the freezer now and report back later.

DeeRunning profile image
DeeRunningGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

Inquiring minds want to know πŸ€“

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toDeeRunning

How long does Lycra take to freeze?

DeeRunning profile image
DeeRunningGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

For the first time in my life, Google was unable to answer the question! But I now know more about pants than I really need to know 😲

I would try soaking them and pop them in overnight? πŸ˜‚ Or would that risk ruining them? πŸ’£πŸ’₯

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toDeeRunning

I’ve stuffed them in dry. If I soak them they will freeze in the shape they are squished into my (overly full) freezer.

I need to stop buying food!

DeeRunning profile image
DeeRunningGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Oh my, this is hilarious πŸ˜€

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toDeeRunning

Results posted.

β€’ in reply toDeeRunning

Actually lolled there! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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MelsieJayGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

πŸ˜‚

β€’ in reply toDeeRunning

And now the number of inquiring minds is growing...

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply to

Results posted.

sallenson profile image
sallensonGraduate

Are the shorts dirty? Or is that a design? Glad they allow sufficient ventilation of the Crown Jewels tho :-)

And how lucky are you to be able to run on carpet! Wowsa.

And on the 5K? Chuffed for you. Don't fret about time. Time will come down when you're stronger.

So. A bit of speed training. Jay the Fartlekking Demon? :-)

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply tosallenson

Currently built for comfort.

And stuck in second gear.

(Wasn’t there a song linked to some old tv show along those lines?) 🀣

Fabulous450 profile image
Fabulous450Graduate

Woooooh go Jay! Great run! A proper runner in all the gear too! 😁❀️

sallenson profile image
sallensonGraduateβ€’ in reply toFabulous450

It's a shame we didn't see the bustier/fascinator combo tho. It sounded awesome from the website that Jay was stalking....

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply tosallenson

I went with the princess cone hat and net veil this time. The fascinator kept picking up Sky Sports and interfering with Spotify.

Fabulous450 profile image
Fabulous450Graduateβ€’ in reply tosallenson

Maybe next time! πŸ˜‚β€οΈ

WineLover99 profile image
WineLover99

Brilliant well done you and don’t worry about the the time! Glad the breezy shorts helped πŸ˜‚

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toWineLover99

Thanks!

pianoteacher profile image
pianoteacherGraduate

Excellent work Jay! You're so right about this forum too x

Equi-geek profile image
Equi-geekGraduate

Awesome effort- those shorts look great! Well done!

Goforitmama profile image
GoforitmamaGraduate

Great post, fab photo and a brill run.

SandieF profile image
SandieFGraduate

Breezy! Commando! Under carriage! πŸ™‰ *sticks fingers in ears* Lalalalalalala

πŸ˜‚

The shorts look great Jay πŸ‘. Gorgeous legs 😚< wolf whistle emoji? And excellent run. I have my 33 min run today and hoping to hit 4K 🀞

And yes, I absolutely love all my new fwends too! 😘

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toSandieF

:::blush:::

SandieF profile image
SandieFGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

Ooo just realised I will be road testing my new shorts today too. I’ll get back to you on the breezyness πŸ˜‚

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toSandieF

Photos obligatory...

SandieF profile image
SandieFGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

😳😱

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toSandieF

Sauce. Goose. Gander.

SandieF profile image
SandieFGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚. Yes, and if you could add a photo to a post I would but it would mean a whole new thread sooo πŸ€·β€β™€οΈπŸ˜

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate

Well done! I enjoyed running in shorts too!

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toTasha99

Excellent!

JennyH10 profile image
JennyH10Graduate

Great run Jay and cool shorts too.

I totally agree about preferring a slower time to fighting the toxic 10 and gremlins, especially in this heat. I did my 6k with that in mind on Thursday, so slow but loved it.

I’ve been thinking about getting some running shorts for a while but now I’m definitely going to get some! 😎

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toJennyH10

Good. I think we need to start a bit of a revolution and get ladies away from hiding their legs. It’s just too darned hot.

JennyH10 profile image
JennyH10Graduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

It really is, I was sweltering in mine the other day πŸ˜…

MelsieJay profile image
MelsieJayGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

I run (...ran and will run again) in shorts. Dreadful sight but it’s my Christian duty to make the rest of the world feel good about themselves when they saw this old heifer blubbering along πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

MelsieJay profile image
MelsieJayGraduate

He is gradually revealing himself bit by bit. Met the shoes and kit. Two views of the legs ...We will see the face next!

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toMelsieJay

Click on the photo next to my name.

Hello!

MelsieJay profile image
MelsieJayGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

Dur πŸ˜‚ blame it on the moonboot!

MelsieJay profile image
MelsieJayGraduate

Oh and well done on the run too!! πŸŽ‰

Saartjie profile image
SaartjieGraduate

Well done Jay, and the shorts (and legs) look fabulous! I was inspired today to go out an buy shorts and a hat. Mine won't be breezy sadly as have built in lycra undershorts. Couldn't risk chafing with a loose design I'm afraid. They have a very pink pattern on (bordering on unicorns) so don't think I'll be winning any fashion contests but they will match my very pink trainers πŸ˜‚ Happy running x

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toSaartjie

Ahem. Picture?

Saartjie profile image
SaartjieGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

Haha! I have yet to go out for a run. Waiting for it to cool off a bit. Patience my friend πŸ˜‰

Myrar profile image
MyrarGraduate

Well done jay ...Fab 5 k ..You are doing brilliant ...I feel I'm so far behind everyone now ...No consolidation runs yet ...Love the shorts btw ..What's this about freezing items lol 😊

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toMyrar

You aren’t behind anything. You have your own journey.

Freezing: I’m easily led!

Myrar profile image
MyrarGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

Your totally right 😊

icklegui profile image
ickleguiGraduate

Great post and great run. Relatable description of that piece of elastic attaching you to your starting point! I've definitely got one of those. Gotta let it out a bit longer from now on!

Oh, and great shorts / legs! Though I think enough people have told you that already :D

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toicklegui

Thanks.

And a man can never have too much flattery, especially when dumped for another bloke.

icklegui profile image
ickleguiGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

ooof. Well, I'm seeing plenty of flattery on this thread :) . Keep running - it doesn't half make one feel better :)

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduateβ€’ in reply toicklegui

Agreed 😜

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amanda2463

Very retro punk 😘

QueenTea profile image
QueenTeaGraduate

Great photo & great run - well done πŸ‘

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