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Post-grad run 9 - rural England tougher than Alps

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Popped out for a run this morning, having got back to the U.K. last night. The quiet lanes of rural Shropshire ought to be a lot easier than the Alps, right?

Wrong!

The humidity here is insane! Hats-off to all the people who’ve been running in this weather. I found it was pointless trying to run at any sort of pace as I was just dissolving in my own sweat 😫 Definitely the toughest 5k of the programme so far.

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Ang33333Graduate

Oh for mountain air!! It's just too hot here today to even think about going out til almost dark! Well done for running in the daytime!😎

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Tasha99Graduate

Yes it’s vile here. I keep going to the gym to run on a treadmill! Roll on autumn! Never thought I’d say that but I’ve got a new found love for cold weather 😂

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lisathequeenGraduate

I agree. I did post grad run 1 yesterday, 5k, and found it really tough and 3 minutes slower than my last!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

There is heat and heat... well done you.. I found running in the Dordogne, so much easier..

You had a great time in the Alps didn't you ? :) Welcome home:)

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telford_mikeGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Yes thanks I had a wonderful time. Looking forward to being back there in a few weeks - this British weather will be the death of me!

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Equi-geekGraduate

Yes - it’s sticky alright! Glad you got through it 👏👏👏

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Well done surviving the humidity... i think I need to pack for the alps

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Equi-geekGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

No - do a ParkRun first 😁

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Equi-geek

Done one lol

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telford_mikeGraduate in reply to Equi-geek

Determined to do one while I'm here, but I'm dreading the 7am alarm more than the run 😂

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Equi-geekGraduate in reply to telford_mike

🤣

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telford_mikeGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

It really is easier there. On an average 5k I'll have an elevation gain of around 150 metres in the Alps. This morning it was a mere 11 metres, but somehow much tougher!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

We’ve been stuck in the car since yesterday morning driving back from the Bavarian Alps - with an overnight stop I hasten to add. We’re near home now and the humidity is immense. 😩 I’ll be going out mega early tomorrow morning.

Well done you for braving this crazy UK weather! 💪🏻💪🏻🏃‍♂️

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