Hey look, horses!

[Decker]

We did a 15k run to some horse stables on the other side of town, and back again which was nice, though cold at times, with a PILE of stairs and hills! It was trying to snow but never quite managed it. And I ran to the subway and home again later on to make up the 18k difference today. Not a straight up run, but whatever. Managed around a 6.5 pace across all the sections which surprised me. I was almost, sort of near the lead group 🙂

[ju-ju- Marathon]

Well done.... lovely horses. We have a horse she’s called Princess 👑

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to ju-ju-]

Wow, that’s amazing! Beautiful creatures. In the city it’s something you don’t see very often so it was a nice surprise at the end of the run😊

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Well done, that's brilliant!

Horses!!! 😍

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

Yeah they were some beauties.

[Hidden]

Nice run Decker. Sounds like the run group is good for you!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Hidden]

Thanks RFD, yes they are a very positive group of people. I was fortunate to have stumbled across them. They make you work hard though But because of the breaks I still have not run the full 18 all at once at this faster pace.

[Hidden in reply to Decker]

It will come in time! I am going out for a group 19k run this afternoon but feel really nervous. Nervous of the distance, the group and of expectations. Oh well I will see how it goes!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Hidden]

🙂 You’ll be great. Just do your own thing and zone into the run, it will probably be more fun than you think!

[Hidden in reply to Decker]

It was actually a good run out although I think we all had aching legs! I felt like a sloth when we started but got into the groove. It was tough at the end but 12.24miles or 19.6 km done. That is my last long run as the event is 2 weeks away so its taper time!!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Hidden]

Well done RFD, you are well set for your race now. What is your taper plan?

[Hidden in reply to Decker]

Mmm not sure exactly. There will be two runs this week, Thursday pos 8 mile and saturday 3 mile. The following week will be Monday 6 mile and Thursday 3 mile with maybe a short jogette on Saturday.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Hidden]

You’ll be fine shug! It’ll be good. Have a lovely time 💪🙂👍🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to misswobble]

Does my taper look ok misswobble?

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Hidden]

I think I did three runs on taper. Erm 5k, 8k, 8k, Then 5k, 8k and a 5k. So nothing too long 😃. Your training is done. It’s just about keeping your legs fresh 😃

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

Yes that seems to be what my plan is asking for too in the last two weeks.

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

Great picture Decker! Is that some green grass I see in the background!?! I'm so jealous 😉. We woke up to more fresh snow today but it looks like we are supposed to get above zero next week on the daytime highs. I haven't run in eons and am feeling it physically and mentally 😤😭. Hopefully soon. I can't bring myself to battle the winter running right now. I'm enjoying reading about your runs and adventures with your running group though. It sounds amazing.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

I get why the winter runs would drag you down Sask. Enough already with the snow. Last Wed was a bad one for me, just cold, windy and grey. The group runs help to alleviate that mental weight for sure. Nothing stops these guys! Hoping you can get out soon even for some short ones. Are there any informal run groups you can join nearby?

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Years ago there was one but I don't believe there is anymore. It would really help with the motivation. Oh well. Soon the snow will melt and we'll head to the lake to prepare the houseboat for launching and I'll get some great lake runs in again, for some much needed Nature runs ☺️. It is what I'm looking forward to the most. Work is not slowing down at all, but if the temperature will improve I may be able to get out for an evening after-work run some night 🤞. They'll have to be short, I don't know if these legs or lungs will tolerate anything else right now 😆.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

You’ll get back out Sask. The houseboat lake runs sound amazing. It will be great if you can get out a bit in the evenings. Short or long, they will do you some good. 🤞

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Ya, I'm looking forward to posting some pics of my lake runs this summer. They're pretty amazing.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Yes, please do!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Decker]

When you do your long runs in the dark, rain, sleet, icy rain, getting drenched by passing traffic, buffeted by strong winds etc then you can cope with anything 💪😃👍

[ancientrunner Half Marathon]

Sounds like a lovely day out.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to ancientrunner]

Yes, it was a nice morning run!

[Anniemurph Half Marathon]

Nice run! Nice horses too, well rugged up. I used to have horses and I miss them

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Anniemurph]

Thanks Annie. My daughter was jealous too, as she loves horses 😀. We’ve never owned them though

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

well done speedy!! ! looks lovely there, i love horses

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Ali. Wasn’t feeling very speedy next to these cheetahs 😊. The horses were nice at the finish tho

[C3PO Marathon]

Sounds like a lovely run, with a very special ending.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to C3PO]

Another new route I knew nothing about! Will need to take my daughter back to visit them again.