W6R3 - flies! 😡

[Jogunlikely]

Where did they all suddenly appear from? It's not easy gasping for breath whilst trying not to inhale a fly! 🤣 note I hadn't even got to the running stage!

So today I climbed the mountain once more as my dear friend suggested doing it every day for 2 weeks would be beneficial. At this point I'm not sure who is benefiting, as it doesn't feel like I am.....

Put Strava on today and it tells me I ascended 161m in the space of 1km. No idea what that gradient is but the technical term is bloody steep! ⛰ does it measure the distance covered as the crow flies or does it take the elevation into account? 🤔 answers on a postcard please

At the summit I woke up Laura and headed off for my 5 min warm up walk. In reality this is me trying to get my breathing under control before the run starts. Not swallowing flies became an additional challenge today. I took a brief moment to take today's photo. So hazy you can barely see Chichester cathedral cloaked in its scaffolding let alone the sea beyond. Then off for my 25 min run 🤗

In parts I felt like a true runner all be it at snails pace. Running back down the 161m was fantastic. I wanted to take a picture of the view across the Downs to share with you guys but didn't want to stop and break my rhythm. The descent is a more gradual route than the way up but still requires care. The track is compacted chalk and rather uneven. Saturday I concentrated on keeping my shoulders up and the weight backwards but I've suffered from a really stiff back since then. So today i focused on engaging my core, generally these muscles are lazy sods and prefer other unskilled muscles to take the strain. Not today you dont! Fingers crossed for less aching tomoz.

So all in all I really enjoyed my run, yes I was flagging towards the end with only a brief appearance from the gremlins but the sun shone, the view was stunning and i think im finally getting why runners run. And to top it off, I'm officially a runner too ♡

Happy running folks xxx

[nif100 Graduate]

Yah....you did it - your running buddy from the isle of wight

[Timeoff Graduate]

Lovely pic! I think you’re doing really well with gradients etc. I run round suburban streets & have only one small incline which I have too psyche up for! So we’ll done you!

[Jogunlikely Graduate in reply to Timeoff]

Hi time off, just for clarity there was absolutely no running up that hill, no matter what Kate Bush says 🤣

I'm not working at the moment so taking the opportunity to trail run as much as poss otherwise I'm confined to the pavements during the week too x

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

That’s a fabulous view Jogunlikely! Well done on your run - sounds quite puff puff inducing!!

[Jogunlikely Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Very puff puff 🤣

[Glossy Graduate]

Wow!!

Looks amazing. You are definitely a runner 🏃‍♀️

[Jogunlikely Graduate in reply to Glossy]

Thanks x

[Granspeed Graduate]

Sorry about the flies, but the rest of it sounds & looks fantastic. 🎉 Think your 600+m climb must be making your lungs extra strong! No doubt you will soon pass us all. Lovely vivid report, too. 💕👍

[Jogunlikely Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Bless you x Its an added bonus that some like to read my ramblings

[Dowat Graduate]

Loved your post. The joy of your run shone through. Happy running.

[Jogunlikely Graduate in reply to Dowat]

Thanks Dowat. I'm definitely enjoying it more this time round (I got to wk7 last time) it's not any easier but I learnt so much from the first go

[Myzinnyboy Graduate]

Great post, and I can really imagine those flies! I have hills here where I live and I do have to push myself but at least no flies as yet. Mind I have seen midges in the garden in the afternoon,so I’m sure I will not escape the flies. I’m like a puffing billy too, but it is getting easier.

[Katnap Graduate]

Two thirds complete... You will graduate this time! Happy running!

😸 Katnap 😸