Consolidation 4

[SeeJillRun]

What a lovely day for a run! I wanted to go earlier when it wasn’t quite so warm but didn’t manage to get out till 3 so decided to take it slow.

I know in theory i don’t need to take a drink if I’m well hydrated n it’s less than an hour (n I definitely was!) but I also know that the combination or heat, exertion and dehydration can trigger a headache that turns into a migraine so I took one along just in case. Ended up drinking most of it n thankfully avoided the headache

The run itself was tough for about 20 minutes then eased up. I went slower than usual but still managed to cover the same distance so maybe my slow pace isn’t as slow as it used to be 😃

Went for a walk later along my run route but turned left instead of right to check out where the path went. It’s a long gentle slope uphill so going to give that a try at some point to get a bit more uphillness under my belt. Not looking forward to it but it’s all downhill on the way back lol 😂🥵🏃‍♀️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great job. Slow and comfortable pace is almost certainly rising, and then there’s the relaxed happy rhythm that can feel slow but be so even that it ends up being a faster overall run... both are good running progression.

I carried water in the heat last year, didn’t drink any but it’s so very refreshing poured over a spent runner at the finish 😂

[SeeJillRun Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Yes I was quite surprised when I passed the bench and the couple of landmarks beyond it. Thought i’de get to the bench n then the halfway bell would go off

I’m not good in the heat at the best of times but I’ve always said it was the fat keeping the heat in 😂. I’m definitely coping better with it than I used to even though I’ve only lost a few pounds but I won’t be running without a drink while it’s this warm

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to SeeJillRun]

I’m supposed to be doing a 4K event this summer... hoping it’s hot as there’s a pint to be drank at the end of each km.

[SeeJillRun Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Crikey, I’m not sure I could do that!

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Uphillness is a great word ! I’m going to name the path to the stone circle the SJR Uphillness in your honour (and try not to get confused when coming back down 😂)

[SeeJillRun Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Aw thanks, I feel very honoured ☺️

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to SeeJillRun]

I’ll try for a photo next time I’m out. Surprised I haven’t named something after you before, but now I’m glad I waited 😂

[SeeJillRun Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Lol! Looking forward to the photo 😁

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Consolidation is what builds your stamina and running body. Keep going, you're doing great 🙂

[SeeJillRun Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks! I’m looking forward to having a running body! 😁

[RunRunRun13 Graduate]

Well done Jill, good luck for the slope and will help with your stamina. I daren't take water with me or would need a wee before I got home😂

[SeeJillRun Graduate in reply to RunRunRun13]

Thanks, I’m still not looking forward to it 😂 I daren’t not take water while it’s this warm. I’d rather have it n not need it than not have it and suffer the consequences