Accidental longer run

[Decker]

The group did an ‘accidental’ extended longer run today, over 20k. I stayed on board till around 16 before peeling off home after a massive hill. Adding my run to the subway, it made for around 17k today, which I was happy with, considering my plan was only calling for 7k today :). Still felt bad for leaving early this morn. Wound up running through some trails too which was nice. Someone else took a nice pic of that bit here.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

I don't think you need to feel too bad for runnning, er, 10k more than you planned!!😮😉. That trail looks lovely too - big well done!🙂

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra. The weather was cooler yesterday which helped. The trail bit was quite nice though a little short compared with all the concrete and construction zones

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Great stuff! Lovely pic, too 😄

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

Thanks Abi. I am really looking forward to your race report!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

It's brewing, like a good IPA... 😄

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Wow! 17k not 7. Awesome! No regrets and no feeling bad. tut tut!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

No regrets, just lessons learned

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Looks pretty!well done Decker! 😊

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Ali! Yeah, I’d love a full run through trails like that. Most of it was concrete and construction

[mrrun Ultramarathon]

You sound like a guy who says, “yeah, it was meant to be just a short practice run, no idea how l managed the whole marathon”.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to mrrun]

Lol, well I showed up thinking it was to be another 14k run like past weeks, but the run leader had the idea of pushing us further. The marathon training folks loved it! I was trying to keep a pace under 6:00/km for most of it, running with a mate. If I slowed l may have pulled off the full distance. Live and learn.

[pinkaardvark Half Marathon]

Chap at front looks like he has a moon boot on one foot?

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to pinkaardvark]

I believe that fellow has a birth defect and needs to wear both an arm and leg sleeve. He’s quite seasoned and faster than many others in the group

[pinkaardvark Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Crikey, that's humbling. Least he's not hardcore running on a broken leg though.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to pinkaardvark]

Haha, yes even he has his limits