The run from hills

[Decker]

So our run group leader thought we might like to tag some hills onto out long run today for kicks. Sure, why not? Apart from the 3 hills to get here, there was a ski hill at the halfway mark. We all managed once down and up huffing and puffing while he effortlessly ran up and down encouraging everyone, but my dogs are barkin now! #goodLord #seriously? 😳😁

[Hidden]

Mmm that looks like hard work!!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Hidden]

Going down was easy enough 😊...They make it fun though

[Hidden in reply to Decker]

I always look forward to the downhill 😂

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Hidden]

We kept going down and down into the valley, knowing we had to come back up after the ski hill 😀

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

Beast mode Decker....Beast mode! Not the way I like to spend my time at a ski hill, but hey, you do what you gotta do! Great job!!! I bet last year you never pictured yourself using the ski hill in the summer to RUN?!?

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Nope this was a first for sure! If the beast is a wheezing squirrel, then sure 😁

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

😂

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Got to love a hill or three Decker!! 😊x

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to aliboo70]

Yup! Its not like I don’t need to do them. 😁

[poppypug Marathon]

Well done Decks !

Awesome stuff ! xxx

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to poppypug]

Haha thanks Pops! Its good to see you 😊

[poppypug Marathon in reply to Decker]

You too , mate ! 😀 xxx

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Ha, love it!!

[Anniemurph Half Marathon]

They are good for you... allegedly!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Anniemurph]

So I am told😳!

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Decker]

Character building...like the weather

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes I forgot to mention it was pouring rain too. Lots of character going around 😛

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Oh wow.... go you... great work out!!!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Floss. Just trying to keep up with these youngsters 😊

[mrrun Ultramarathon]

My worst case scenario would be all of us wretched souls in some sodden field at dawn with a drill lieutenant Rignold. I can't for the life of me think of anything more terrifying apart from, perhaps, being levelled by a steamroller.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to mrrun]

You have clearly given this too much thought 🤣

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

Imagine that, mate! We'd run like a healthy herd of teenage wildebeests. Military fitness Star Wars level rather than health group lullabies, lol. Let's hope Rignold doesn't read this.

[pinkaardvark Half Marathon]

WTF

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to pinkaardvark]

IKR?

[misswobble Marathon]

Ha ha, looks a right pain in the arse that does!

Fun though in a masochistic sort of way. What don't kill ya!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

In his defence it was not a crazy long run, only 10 k or so

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

To me it sounds like a cleverly advertised 'health' club run by a sadist. Look, for as long as there's a comedy effect to it all is fine, l suppose.

It's not clear if the geezer is offering a run/walk option. Sounds like a 'run only' so I might be tempted.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to mrrun]

It was surprisingly do-able though, for all of us. So he’s got a pretty good read on everyones ability. And he warned us ahead of time.

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

Yes. That's what makes a good teacher.

[Mummycav]

Whoo...hills, they are not my friend! They look long ones too Decker, the ones that go on & on!! Hat of to you my friend!! 💪🏻🏃‍♂️

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Mummycav]

I almost didn’t show up for this one as I normally avoid hills as much as possible. But they are necessary as I am told 🙄🙂