Week 6 Run 2

[Jools2020]

Having arrived at the park I scoped out yesterday, I got out of the car at about 5.30 a.m. to find it wasn’t as flat as I thought 😂. Never mind, I thought, it will do me good! I had the added concern that I might actually get lost, so tried to be sensible and look round for a few markers. That done, put my music on to play (Led Zeppelin 4) and Michael appeared on cue! We were off! Struggled a bit to find a comfortable pace on the first 10 minute run due to the slopes; at one point I decided to go up an incline and head back towards the start, ended up going so slowly on the turn that I had trouble keeping going, but did NOT stop! The 3 minute walk was perhaps more welcome than usual! Then, off we went again. This time, I settled much better and found a pace that I liked, although Michael seemed to take a longer time than I expected to reach the halfway point; I thought he’d gone AWOL to look round the park. Managed to pick it up a bit for the last 30 seconds and was rewarded for that with a better pace (for me 🐌) of just over 10 sec/km. Another one in the bag - oh, Yessssss!

[Fifitrixiebell73 Graduate]

Well done Jools!

And thankfully Michael hadn't gone sightseeing! Are you going to stick with the park?

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Fifitrixiebell73]

Thank you! Yes, I’ll stick with the park. It’s very pretty there, and I’ll just have to try and stick to the flattest parts; also it’s less than 10 minutes from where I’m staying 😀

[packersruns Graduate]

Well done! Looks like a lovely route, as long as you are careful with your footing seems like a good route to spice things up sometimes

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to packersruns]

Thanks! Yes, you’re right - but I’m a creature of habit and find it difficult to change things 😀

[packersruns Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Same, I just like sticking to what works for me! I tried another route week 4 or 5 and hated it but it definitely wasn't as pretty as yours, but I do need to find something to spice it up or I will end up getting bored of my route completely

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge well done...nothing like a new route to shake things up!

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks, it will certainly shake things up on Run 3 😂

[Newbie59 Graduate]

You soon realise that nothing is totally flat when you cycle or run

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Newbie59]

I live in the Norfolk fens and that is as close to flat as you can get - but I’m staying in Bucks which is the complete opposite😀

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Good to hear !

Well done 👏👏👏

I think I need to find a different place to run , I'm fed up with the same area haha.

Sounds like it went well ! That's great, as you say another one in the bag .

It's getting closer ! 😬

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks! Yes, it is. Every time I run, I remind myself of how far we’ve come.😀

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

It's great isn't it !

I keep remembering week 1 run 1 being a killer 😂

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I barely made it, but of course found out after that I was trying to run far too quickly 😀

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Yes, I guess most if us did that 😂

Set off like a whippit thinking how hard can this be 😂😂😂

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I did think exactly that 😂

[PlymBorn]

Well done you .... changing your route and not knowing the territory can be a huge distraction but you got through it and a good time too !

Well sorted and ready for R3 I suggest .... so what will the music of choice be for R3?? ... AC/DC? Deep Purple? More Pink Floyd?

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to PlymBorn]

Thanks! Oooh, I like both. It needs careful thought! I need to get lost in the music, it really helps my running. I think maybe more Pink Floyd 😀 as I know the music so well! I’ve got a rest day to decide ......

[BeaglesEnd Graduate]

Well done, Julia. Another in the bag. 25 minuter next and you’ll have no issue with it.

My pace is still well belong the 5km in 30mins; in fact it is very much in the 40 min mark. But, I’m definitely concentrating on time and hoping the pace will come with practice!

Awesome job.

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to BeaglesEnd]

Thanks, Matt; I’m not worried about pace just yet, more amused by how slow I am! It will come.

[Issywhizz Graduate]

Well done! Good luck for run 3 💪🏻

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Issywhizz]

Thank you! Will approach it just like every other run as part of the plan.

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Smashing it Julia...love the photo!.... 530am too! Wowee!

I thought the same - he disappeared for longer than i would like... and just as I thought he had gone missing in action he returned

You're doing so well.. and you are so adventurous!.... Love your posts and love to watch your progress - keep going

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Yes, still waking up too early! Thank you, Jane. Can you see the slopes in that photo? How could I ever have thought it was flat. Daren’t run on the road again, my shin was aching after my run on Saturday. Do not want shin splints, oh no! Seems better today. I’ll just have to run on the flattest bits of that park! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

That’s me too! I don’t pound the pavements... not sure my knees could take it.. I do think the grass softens the landing a little bit...

you’re doing fantastic!... I ran a few inclines on Sunday, inspired by you!...

keep going... Grassy flat places 👏👏👏👏

Proud of you

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

It’s funny, though - my pace was definitely better on the road! I like to think I’ve inspired you with the inclines ☺️

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate]

Well done 😊👍🏻

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Thank you!