Consolidation 11

[Jools2020]

I headed out a little later this morning, just before sunrise. On my warm up walk, I saw the colour of the sky, so walked up to the sluice to grab a photo!

After my faster run on Wednesday, I slowed it right down. My aim was to run in heart rate zones 2/3. I had planned on doing some Fartleks, but changed my mind.

I did speed up once, for a short segment on my route - I just couldn’t help it 😂. I was rewarded by a PB and moving up a place in the top 10 for women for that segment.

After my short burst of speed I had to walk to get my heart rate down again! The second half of my run was more in zone 3 than 2.

A very enjoyable run with the sun just coming up! I love these slow runs.

[Nannalaine]

Well done. Beautiful sky.

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Nannalaine]

Isn’t it! It seems strange to post such a short distance for 30 minutes, but it’s part of my plan 😀

[Vinchie13 Graduate]

Well done Jools the picture looks amazing. Nice run to set you up for the day.

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Vinchie13]

Yes, indeed! It almost felt like cheating 😀. I was only out of breath for the short segment.

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

Stunning photo and another good run. Well done on your PB👍🏃‍♀️

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

Thanks! I’m a photographer and wished I’d got my camera with me for that shot. Almost went back for it 😀 Loved the Zone 2/3 running.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Fab a great run and beautiful photo, you seem to be loving the early runs

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you 🙏. I have run very early since starting the programme, although I’m already having to run a bit later due to the darker mornings! The sky this morning just before sunrise was fabulous,

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

I think it was grey here so it was great to see your photo just before i went out to work in the rain

[PlymBorn]

Great run Julia ... am liking the goals and plans you have put in place ... both motivating and stamina building.

As for the photo, well simply wow 😮

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to PlymBorn]

That photo is a turning point for me. I’m getting my camera out again! It’s been too long. Thanks for your support.

[Bontobpat Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

I love my sunrise runs too, I tell myself it is my reward for making the effort. I am going to have the opposite to you though. I am going to have to start getting up earlier as we get into summer down here as it will just be too hot, my run this morning was 18 degrees with 87% humidity, still technically winter here so felt cool for me.

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Bontobpat]

Noticed that you are in Australia! Yes, I love the early mornings, although 18 degrees is still a bit warm for me to run in.

[nowster Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

What sort of camera do you use by preference? I wouldn't like to be lugging round my DSLR on a run.

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to nowster]

I have a number of different Canon DSLRs. Not suitable for taking on runs! Just wishful thinking when I saw the sky. Ran up to the sluice for foreground interest.

[nowster Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

I've just the one body: Canon EOS 60D (plus lenses and flash). I do still have my Olympus OM20 film camera but that's been gathering dust for nearly 20 years.

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to nowster]

I mainly use my 7D Mark II, but I’ve got a 6D full frame for night shots. I’ve got a film camera, too - it’s Canon so it can take the lenses I’ve already got.

[nowster Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

I can't justify a full frame DSLR given my current usage, or mortgage level L-series lenses. 😉

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Tell me about it! 😀 I have a great collection of L lenses including the 500 f4 IS !

[Blackberrypie Graduate]

Wow, dramatic sky there and a good run too.

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Blackberrypie]

Thank you!

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done Jools , the runs you love are the best runs of all.

😬👍

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Yes, you are so right!

[Scout37 Graduate]

You never cease to amaze me!

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Scout37]

Thank you ! I just need to amaze myself more, I think!

[CaptFrey Graduate]

That’s a beautiful pic and sounds a good run.

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to CaptFrey]

Thanks - it was a lovely run and a great start to the day!

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Love the photo! 👌 😍

Slow runs..... that’s next on my list to try thanks to your recommendation 🙏🏻

💕

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Love my slow, hour long runs! Really look forward to them 💕

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate]

Great photo, you certainly have an eye for it.

Well done on the run, equally as impressive 👍🏻😁

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Thank you 👍😊