Yay! Long run today much nicer than last week

[linda9389]

Woke up to heavy rain in BC, Canada this morning. Also had a dodgy tummy from the previous day, so not the most auspicious start 😀. Waited a while to make sure the banana was going to stay put and the clouds kindly lifted. By the time I got out it was pretty much dry and by the time I finished the run it was way too warm!

12k last week was a struggle, but back in my old shoes and inspired by Sandraj39 s post yesterday, I went out in a positive frame of mind - another 12k on the plan, but promised myself to try for 13k if I could.

And I did! Same pace as last week too (flat route again). The route was absolutely beautiful - along the lake, through houses so different to what I'm used to, beautiful gardens, trails, boardwalk ... I got a lift to my start point and picked up at the end, not even any doubling back.

This time I had my small fitbelt bottle filled with water and an electolyte tablet, and I treated myself to an EJB at the 6.5k mark. I did it!

Only another 3k to make the 16k GSR distance, this week it feels more of a possibility. Thanks to everybody for all the support last week. 🙂

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Yay! Go you, Linda!🏃🏽‍♀️It's all about the mindset! Great that you had a good run too..we are so gonna smash that GSR! (Well, make it round in a steady, hanging on to the end, kind of way!!😂😂)x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

I'm going for steady and hanging on 😂😂😂

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Sounds like a perfect run, and well on track 😊

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

You've got the GSR in the bag for sure 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sqkr]

Fingers crossed 😀