Wonderful sensory run - just wonderful!

[skysue16]

I am currently working my way through a 10k plan because I have signed up to a local 10k event in May. I last ran 10k in December 2017!

Today I needed to run 8k. I set off early, at 8am, because it was due to be another very warm day. How different from NW Scotland, didn't even need my jacket! What a glorious morning for a run, a real treat. The trail (an old railway line) is flat and partly shaded with a river on one side and a heritage railway line on the other. I could see beautiful blossom on the hedges and trees, smell wild garlic, hear the river bubbling and birds singing as I ran along. A nice steady pace, nice steady breathing - feeling good. The route is out and back so I run a steady, comfortable first half then after turning round try to push the pace a little. No dog power today (too warm) but pleased with my pace. I love that feeling when your legs just keep going without having to think about it!

8k planned - 10k achieved!! I did extra stretches and a cool down walk back home. Feeling very pleased and happy 😀

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Sounds lovely! Well done you

[Cuig1975 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Well done what plan are you following ? Place looks lovely for a run

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to Cuig1975]

Yes, it is a really lovely route 😊. I have adapted Ju-ju's 10k plan. If you go to the Bridge to 10k forum you will see that she starts a new post regularly so folk can support each other. I had to adapt it slightly because I only had 8 weeks to the event.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Wow skysue16 ...I feel like I want to run this with you!!! What a joy this run sounds?! There's nothing nicer than a good route and robot legs...legs that just want to keep on running...great running my friend, you have achieved something amazing x

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you, it was glorious and made even more special because it is such a long time since I have managed anywhere near that distance!

[Nannyto2 Graduate]

What a beautiful.setting for a run, can't even begin to imagine running 10k!

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to Nannyto2]

Hi Winter76, I see you have recently graduated, many congratulations 😊. Continue running regularly and enjoy. If you feel like running a little further or for longer remember to increase very gradually. See my reply above about Ju-ju's 10k plan. All the best to you.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

What a glorious route! 😍 Good for you nailing your 10k too, it’s such a bonus when the stars align and everything just feels right! 👏👏

My first ever 10k race is 2 weeks today. I’m sooooo excited to do it! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Oh, that's exciting 😀, events are fun, enjoy it. I will look out for your race report. Best of luck 👍. The one I have entered is in three weeks!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to skysue16]

Thank you, and good luck with yours too! 😀 Photos obligatory! 🏃‍♀️🏅👍

I’ve entered 3 races, which is completely alien to me as I disliked running with a passion up until June last year when I embarked on C25K! Exciting times. 😀😀🏃‍♀️👍

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Well done on your 10k skysue26, it must have felt quite special to be back at that distance again! That looks like a beautiful place to run too - it's a great feeling when the legs just keep on running!🙂

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you so much Sandra! Yes, a very special run 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Simply beautiful..the post and the run and what a lovely location. I could actually smell the wild garlic...

You must really notice a difference in the climate down South

On track for that 10K n May and enjoying it too x

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss. Yes, definitely noticing the difference in temperature and lack of horizontal rain I am so pleased to get to 10k, and even more amazed that the time was very similar to my pace in December 2017! Luckily the route in May is flat

[Dexy5 Graduate]

These accidental 10ks just keep happening. It sounds like you just had the perfect run on a perfect day. Well done . 🏃‍♀️👏👏🍾🥂🐣🐥

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you very much for that round of applause! Yes, it was pretty much perfect.