How slow is slow

[Grannyhugs]

We keep hearing on here slow down. Just to let you think about how fast you are actually going I've a comparison for you. I was helping to lead a walking group today. We covered a total distance of about 14k - flat ground. It took 4 hrs 45 minutes. That's about 18 minutes for every km. For those of you nearing the end of the plan concerned that you aren't making 5k in 30 minutes it took us over 1 ½ hours to go the first 5k and they needed a quick sit down for a coffee from a flask. Everyone had a great day out and it was very scenic with the glorious colours in the trees. Whatever stage you are at on your journey congratulate yourselves on the magnificent effort you are putting in.

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Here here, what a great post , I am slow and proud. I am a glass half full sort of person and have long been proud of the calorie count that goes with my long run simply because of my pace I have to be out longer than faster runners, I am trying so hard to get my HM time to under three hours but boy do I burn some calories in my training runs, there is always an upside. Longer times outdoors, more calories consumed more fresh air, more me time for relaxing. 😀. Happy runnning everyone. Rfc x

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

I’ve been involved as a volunteer at so many events over the years, I’m always full of admiration for those with the slowest times, as you say, they are out for the longest times- massive effort. Great on the calorie count, fantastic way to look at it.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Oh what an incredibly scenic route! Lucky group to have you as their leader! Wonderful encouragement! Xx

[Granspeed Graduate]

Lovely post, and a lovely photo (although I fail to see any flat ground for that sit down.) As a confirmed slow runner, I like your style!

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

We got a little lost and happened to find a long low wall over a river at sitting height, long enough for all 20 walkers - that and the view in the picture, plus beautiful woods with lovely fungi made up for the extra 4k we walked.

[Granspeed Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

What’s 4K amongst friends? Hope someone had mint cake! 😄👍

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

We went for tea and cakes after, strange, this group always does this 😀

[Granspeed Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Good group!

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

That scenery is stunning, the walk sounds great, running slow is faster than walking and we love our slow runs where we end happy and pain free

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

The perfect combination - happy and pain free.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Yes

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Oow, I know that place. I have a similar photo, taken at the same time of year, from the bridge. Lucky, lucky you to have that on your doorstep.

Hilly running though?

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

It’s looking down to the River Findhorn from the Darnaway estate near Forres. I am truly blessed living in the Highlands- so beautiful and loads of safe open running routes