Who's afraid of the big bad hills?

[Amerynthe]

I was not looking forward to Park Run today - it was a different route because of the fair on the Common, so there were more uphill sections and I have a real mental block about running uphill. It was the warmest day I've run since I started in October last year, and I prefer temperatures around zero for comfort. All in all, I was prepared for a disastrous run, and decided that if I came in at 50 minutes and a few seconds I'd be more than happy. In fact, it was not nearly as bad as I thought, 48:39 - better than 7 of my 14 runs! So maybe I shouldn't be put off by the hills after all! 🏃‍♀️😁🏃‍♀️😎

Next week's Park Run is on the same hillier route - bring it on!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations Amerynthe on running that run quicker than you anticipated at SUB 50 minutes, who knows at next week's parkrun you may get a sub 45 minutes time. Enjoy the rest of the Easter weekend. 😊

[Amerynthe Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks! I will know how to pace myself on that route next weekend, so going to get my head into the right space before I set off and am determined to keep on improving!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Amerynthe]

👍 🏃

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Hills, in moderation, make you stronger........in excess, they can put you on the IC.

[Amerynthe Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I'm calling them hills. Other people on the run were calling them 'inclines' because they are quite gentle. I'm just a bit of a wuss!