2nd 10 miler 🏃‍♀️

[Sandie1961]

As we get closer to the GSR I had “promised” myself that I would run another 10 mile training run before I have to do it for real! The intensive PT sessions I am doing this week for my 28 day transformation challenge are upper body, whereas next week’s will be bum and legs again, so it really did have to be this week. This morning the rain was absolutely torrential, so I waited until it eased off a bit after lunch, put on my lightweight waterproof jacket (despite 17C 🥵) and set off on the route I did last week for my 14k. Lots of puddles and mud on the road and some rather puzzled glances from car drivers. At just over 1k I managed to step on a 1.5 inch pyracantha thorn, which clearly somebody hadn’t cleared away after pruning. Thankfully, although it went right through the sole of my shoe, it didn’t actually puncture my foot, but I did have to stop to remove it. A quick dive behind the hedge at 9.5k for a comfort break and a final time of 1:57:00. 3 minutes faster than my first one, but 5 minutes off my target GSR pace. Still, it’ll do for now!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Niiiiice Sandie! Well done, you’re well on the way to your target time. I’m not telling you mine - you’ll strain something laughing! Like I said before, bring a pile of mags to read at the finish line! 😅😅

It’s hard with waterproofs isn’t it? They say breathable, but they’re really not and they’re so hot. 🥵🥵

Good luck with your continuing transformation challenge. You’re going to whoop the GSR upside the head! 🏃‍♀️ 💪 🎉

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

You got there before me dear Cheeky and encouraged me to get there. I can hardly walk now though 😂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Brilliant run and time Sandie; a few spots of rain and deadly caltrops don’t stop a musketeer! GSR look out. 👏👏

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks BC! Mobility is a bit of a problem at the moment, but I’m starting to feel a bit more confident about GSR 🤺🤺🤺🤺

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Well done Sandie, that is such a good time. You will have no problem with the GSR, especially with everyone cheering you on. You are going to love it.

We went out at 4.00 with a strong westerly wind on the prom. Phew! It was good practice for the GSR finish, although I am hoping for an easterly on the day to help push us home. I just did 10k though.

Don’t worry cheekychipmunks , I’ll be much closer to you.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

😅😅

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

That’s what I’m hoping Dexy. Hope the wind isn’t too strong though - unless it’s a tail wind of course 😂💨

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Ouch for the Pyracantha Sandie but well done on your second 10 miler!🙂👍🏃🏽‍♀️

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra. Lucky escape so close to GSR!

[backintime 10 Miles]

great run Sandie, sounds like you are more than ready! You got the bad luck out of the way already by stepping on that thorn so you'll be good to go for the GSR

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to backintime]

Thank you 😊 I just wish my legs and glutes would work properly again 😂

[Agingnovice1]

Super impressed! I did about 30% of that route yesterday, lots of puddles and slippy bits to dodge. Also discovered that some drivers would rather brush against my pelvis as opposed to getting their offside wheels in the puddles! Been buying high viz things today for these grey days. Seems like winter might require whole new outfit 😂🤦‍♀️

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Agingnovice1]

Thank you! It really was soggy wasn’t it? I had to jump onto the grass verge to avoid a couple of the farm vehicles. My pink waterproof jacket is eye wateringly bright as well 😂

[Katnap Marathon]

Phew! Lucky escape with the thorn. That could have done some serious damage. 🤥

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

It really could! I’m just glad I pulled up as soon as I felt it 😅

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Sounds like a great run. Go to the loo before you start, avoid hedges and top off with a dose of race magic - I'll lay odds that you'll beat your target time 😍

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I doubt there’ll be many hedges on the seafront so good advice Linda 😂. I took 2 mins off my 10k time when I did Lincoln (think having pacers really helps) so let’s see 🤞

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

I LOVE pacers - once a month at our parkrun and it really pushes me on 😀

[Sadie-runs Half Marathon]

Fab training run, Sandie, and an excellent time! You are doing so well, and going to smash it at the GSR. 👍 Lucky near miss with the thorn though 😱. x

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Sadie-runs]

Yes, I am so glad I pulled up as soon as it happened and didn’t puncture my foot. I am starting to feel excited and nervous all at the same time and there’s still over 3 weeks to go 😬

[TailChaser Marathon]

You’ll do it at GSR no problem Sandie, those crowds make such a difference.

Evil pyracantha; nasty, nasty plant, if it wasn’t for the berries, lucky you realised it was there in time. At least you didn’t find nettles during your comfort break like I did a few weeks back😂

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

I’ve still got scars on my arms from trimming our pyracantha at home! Oh, ouch, that does sound painful. I just got really wet feet from the long grass

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Totally relate to all of that. I think we all have wet feet this week!

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Fantastic! Well done in this awful weather! You'll be ready! 👍🏻

I got caught in some bramble cuttings last week and ended up with several cuts across the back of my ankle. They're so nasty.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks JoJo! I hope so. Gardening really can be a dangerous activity can’t it?

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Oh yes, almost lost a hand to a chipper... very dangerous! Fortunately my partner at the time heard my shout and saw the terror in my face and ran over in time to hit the stop button before my hand which was trapped in my glove amongst branches got to the muncher. It had no safety or cut off I could reach from the side I was on... got off with just one slightly dislocated finger which I just popped back. Terrifying though. Machine went straight back. 🙈

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

OMG how frightening 😱

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Sandie1961]

It was! Proper slow motion moment! 🙈

Running is sooo much safer. Sod the garden! 🤣

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

OMG, that's terrifying 🙀 I hate electrical gardening equipment and I don't use it at all. Even when I have professionals in to prune big trees and hedges, etc I hide away so I can't see if they chop any bits off........... *🎼 hum-di-hum 🎼 I'm just making lots of tea and not looking out the window at that man with the chainsaw 🎼 ........

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Irishprincess]

It really was. Yes, I hate watching stuff like that now, churns my stomach 🙈

[acebiros Half Marathon]

Well done!

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Brilliant run Sandie! Close call on that thorn 😮. Sounds like you have got this distance down!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Thanks Decker! I am not going to do anything over 10k now for the next 3 weeks! Thankfully, my legs are now feeling almost normal again 😂

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Sounds like a good plan Sandie 👍🏼

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Fab run Sandie! But thank goodness that thorn didn't cause foot damage 😮 I know from my gardening life that those pyracantha thorns are really sharp.

You're all set for the GSR, and you'll probably be faster on the day as the crowds and adrenaline will carry you along like a fluffy cloud 😊

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Someone less like a fluffy cloud I can’t imagine but I love that image IP ☁️☁️

[Megbird]

Keep going