Consolidated runs wk2

[Mark1909]

My first run this week was week 2 of consolidated running, my fourth since graduating. After up for work at 4.15am, I don’t get home until 3.30pm so my run was late in the day. I’m usually an early morning runner but today I was running in the afternoon warmth of the sun so I made sure I had a big drink before heading out. Felt the sweltering heat and completed 2.95 miles in 34 mins. A bit slower than my usual pace but as I was running in the heat I needed to pace myself as this was unknown territory. A “happy to see me” dog jumped up and pulled my earphones off me which made me laugh but his owner was not impressed by his dogs behaviour - I’m a dog person so I didn’t mind lol but which cost me a bit of time but all in all it was a good run that I’m pleased about.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great running after being up since 4.15am. Glad you didn't mind the dog he probably wanted to join you on your run. Well done you 😊😊

[Mark1909 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanx Buddy, I wouldn’t have minded him tagging along but I was just about finished ha !

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great consolidation work. Well done coping with the heat and change of routine. Don’t worry about pace being up and down, this is all about making your run comfortable.

[Mark1909 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanx too UNM, I did wonder how I would get on given that I was running out of my comfort zone and yes I’ll certainly take that 👍

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🤣 🐶 glad you enjoyed the run!

[Mark1909 Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thanx Annie x

[Mark1909 Graduate]

My second run this week was in the heat this afternoon and Ive only gone and done 3.11 miles !! Broken the 5km barrier !! Did it in 36.43 which I am well chuffed about !! I was determined to do it today as it’s my birthday and I just wanted to break that barrier where I fell short on my last two runs. I’d like to say it was like Rocky IV but no, I was fatigued haha 😂 keep running everyone it’s a beautiful day !

[AliHC Graduate]

Just checking in to see how you're doing?

Happy (belated) Birthday to you! x

[Mark1909 Graduate in reply to AliHC]

Hi Ali, I’m fine thanx how are you doing ? Had a fab day..... well it turned into a week as these things go ha ha ! thank you ☺️

Running wise I had a twinge in my left Achilles so taking a break for a little while until it’s heeled..... Ive got some new running gear to wear so need to be 100% ok. How are things with you ? X