Bridge over troubled water

[linda9389]

I went out today for an 'easy' 10k, working to keep my pace slower than usual - between 7' and 7'30s /km. It was a glorious morning and I headed to a local country park I've never been to before. It was just glorious - blue skies, autumn colour everywhere. There were open green spaces, tree lined trails, paths through gardens, an arboretum, a rhododendron garden, fields, orchards ... so beautiful and so varied. I didn't even have to think of a route, just made random choices at every junction. A few walkers and dog walkers, a handful of runners, peaceful and beautiful. How have I lived here 25 years, yet never been to this park?

I did well with my pacing for a change, and at 10k I just didn't want to stop. Decided to go a little bit further. Then at 11k Bridge Over Troubled Waters came on (I was listening to a 70's playlist from spotify - I must be older than all you 80's and 90's fans ) and I thought what if I could make it to 10 miles? this run could be a bridge over the troubled waters of my GSR (which wasn't my most positive run ever). And so I ran on, no pressure, no mind games doing calculations of pace, time or distance in my head, just 'maybe I should do 10 miles today?'. And I did. Slower than GSR, despite the fact I ran it all, no walking (although a lot of pausing to open gates). But I didn't feel like I cheated, I did enjoy it, and despite being tired I sprinted the last 200m at just over 6' /km!

I most definitely just laid some ghosts to rest. That was a great Bridge Over Troubled waters!

I hope you too enjoy some wonderful runs this weekend

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

How lovely!!! Well done xx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Now time to settle down and stay on plan 😀

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

That sound like a fantastic run Linda - well done! So glad it has helped you move on from how you felt after the GSR.☺ I have not run since last Sunday, having been struck by a lurgy earlier in the week. I am itching to run again now and plan to hit my trails for a gentle run tomorrow - my distance is 'unspecified'(!) I will be guided by how I feel when I get out there (although it will be a lot shorter than yours!) Enjoy the rest of your weekend.☺

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Oh poor you. That's rotten - but great that you feel ready to get back out there. Should be another great day for it. I've had lots more energy this week than I've had for ages - I suspect the shingles and cold took more out of me than I realised. So be careful not to do too much - too often it's only when we're fully better that we realise how down we've been. Take care.

[misswobble Marathon]

Sail on silver girl 💪👍😃🏃‍♀️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Perfect! Well, maybe not the silver bit 😳 😀😀😀

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Sounds like a lovely run Linda. The random choice routes are the best! Well done 👍🏼

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Decker]

I totally agree. It was a run of the legs and the soul, no brain power required 😀

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

That sounds absolutely wonderful! I have that song on my Long slow run, 70's & 80's playlist. I haven't listened to it in awhile, been loving my new Chillin' playlist but may need to break it out again. I have so many playlists, depending on my mood. It's nice to have choice 🙃

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

I need to make up some playlists for myself. I'm just coming round to the idea of mellow stuff to slow me down, so much more relaxing too. Several tracks were spot on for rythmn today. Of course I couldn't tell you which ones now 😀😀😀

[MutleyShuffle Half Marathon]

Sounds like a lovely place to run Linda, well done for laying your ghosts to rest! 😊🏃🏃🏃

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to MutleyShuffle]

Thanks. The way feels clear for HM training 😀