Had the most amazing run today

[AnnieW55]

My Asics had me down for a 12k run at pace today but I decided to switch to Sunday's run of 16k comfortable and do the bulk of it on the road. Well! First hurdle was the shortish sharp hill that comes before I'm warmed up which had the added spice of groups of teens taking up most of the space as they had just left the local senior school. And they were all lovely. Lots of smiles and moving out of the way for me.

The weather was lovely for the first hour and then became overcast and cold (by the end my hands were red, swollen and stiff, couldn't undo my belt, or unlock the door for a while 😮). My route was unremarkable, I've done it and parts of it many times, no uplifting views, but today my enjoyment of putting one foot in front of the other was amazing. I seemed to get stronger as I ran, not tiring at all and the last couple of k were uphill too. Called a halt at 16.5k even though I felt I could go on as that 12k pace is still waiting 😀.

[Eatcakeandrun Marathon]

It's fantastic when that feeling happens isn't it?! You feel like you could go on forever. Wonderful!

[AnnieW55 in reply to Eatcakeandrun]

Thanks. Yes it's the sort of feeling you wish you could bottle.

[Decker Ultramarathon]

That is a great feeling when it all falls into place. Wish it could always be like that

[AnnieW55 in reply to Decker]

It's certainly a feeling to cherish when it makes an appearance. We never know when it will happen again.

[misswobble Marathon]

That sounds great,apart from the cold hands! Great when we hit our stride 😃👍🏃‍♀️

[AnnieW55 in reply to misswobble]

It was. My gloves weren't in my belt they were in my jacket, in the wardrobe........

[misswobble Marathon in reply to AnnieW55]

Ooooh nooo. Typical innit! I don’t like gloves, and take them off at the earliest opportunity, but frostbite is a real possibility at the minute with this wind chill Shudder 😬

[Anniemurph Half Marathon]

Great run! What a wonderful feeling as well

[AnnieW55 in reply to Anniemurph]

Thanks. Didn't even miss any outstanding views as felt so right today.

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Ahhh lovely - well done!!

[AnnieW55 in reply to roseabi]

Thanks.

[ju-ju- Marathon]

Sounds like a great run, well done you 😎

[AnnieW55]

Thanks @ju-ju. It was certainly one to draw on when other runs get tough (shame we can't bottle it). Stuck indoors today too much snow!

[C3PO Marathon]

I'm so happy for you! And a bit envious. That doesn't happen to me very often.

[AnnieW55 in reply to C3PO]

Thank you C3PO. Me neither which is why these extra special runs are to be cherished. Wishing you all the best for London (which will be special in all sorts of ways).