Another twilight finish!

[Beachcomber66]

Long run day today with the encouragement of VRBs spurring me on; I was all set to run this morning when I was reminded that we were going out for lunch with friends! Quick change of kit required!

I scanned the menu for something light; squid followed by salmon seemed about right and I nobly donated my sticky chocolate brownie with ice cream to Mrs BC, who really enjoyed it ..... and didn’t attempt to hide the fact😬. The sacrifices I make!!

Apart from a very nice lunch, it was another day of phone calls and e.mails, and so time evaporated to the point where I knew I would need my trusty headlamp to navigate my way along my favourite woodland trail. I like running in the dark, so no problem. My target was 14k at better than 7 minute pace and despite slowing off involuntarily over the last 4K I managed 6:53. One fly in the ointment; VO2max chose to prick my bubble by deducting a point. Outrageous after all that effort ! Clearly I am not as fit as I imagined, but this run will help.

Still, 10 miles is back in sight and there is just time to squeeze that in before the virtual Vitality 10000. Bottom line; it is just good to be able to run these distances again. Sleep will come easily tonight! 🙂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Ahh perfect. Good to read 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks for the encouragement Linda. Deep down I wanted to just go for it!!🙂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Wow on all levels BC! Great pace, great distance, wearing a head torch and after eating a delightful lunch (I can imagine Mrs BC demolishing your choccie brownie!)

10 miles is definitely within reach and you’re 100% ready for the Virtual Vitality! What a fab runner you are! 😀

Your VO2 Max will soon get back to where it should be. I can never understand what mine’s up to half the time either - it makes no sense to me 🙄

Keep running and “see” you at the VV! 👏

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks CC. I am not really bothered about VO2 max; it is just a laugh! The important thing is that running has become a source of fun again rather than angst. A flat white and triple chocolate brownie awaits once I hit 10 miles again; little things !!🙂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

What an incentive! It’ll keep you running for sure. 😋 😋

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Well done Beachcomber66, I have been looking out for this post. You are doing brilliantly and will romp home in the 10k at the end of the month with all this distance work.

Well done for forgoing that chocolate brownie.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy; my post was a bit late!! I think running in the dark works for me. I am looking forward to the 10000, hopefully we will have a fully fit team 🙂

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

Oh yes, no more injuries allowed.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Fabulous! I haven’t even done 10k for weeks so am going to have to put some work in during the next 3 weeks or so. Still, I am so looking forward to joining the Southsea (not) parkrun crew on Wednesday. Missed my meet ups! Must come up to you before you get locked down again 🤬

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

The Middlesbrough lock down line is just 10 minutes away by car; we will be lucky to avoid it in the next couple of weeks. The lower population density helps, but there are some areas close to the Tees which are comparable to Middlesbrough and they seem to be looking at whole local authority areas now.

You will be fit as fiddle by the 10000 ! I am running 10k at about 66 minutes; quite happy with that in the circumstances. You will have time for a cup of tea before I cross the line!!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I know, at this rate the whole country will be back in lockdown by stealth. Nobody seems to be able to answer why the areas with the greatest restrictions still have cases surging 🤷‍♀️ There doesn’t seem to be any other approach considered though!

I haven’t done 10k faster than you for months so wouldn’t bet on it!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Even Trump has it now !

3 weeks will be enough to get you back up to speed; I am confident. 🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♂️

[Hidden]

That's a lovely report. You know, it sounds like another 15 minutes or so and that 10 miles is there again which is great news 🥇

You are doing so well and goodness do you deserve it! Have the dessert after the big 10 miler 😁😁

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thanks GTFC, don’t worry......brownie is already part of the plan!!!I just didn’t fancy carrying it for 14k last night.

[grumpyoldgirl]

Oho, brownies on standby, BC is on the move, and there's no stopping him now! 💪

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Oh say that with fingers crossed Grumps!! How are doing? 10 days since the last bulletin....

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Beachcomber66]

Ok thanks, but the second injury has put me back a bit. I've just managed to miss my in person physio session which I thought was next Monday, so I'm really furious with myself because I've got to wait another 2 weeks to see her now. She was very nice about it, but aaarrrgh!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Really frustrating for you; but you’ll get there 👍

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

Oh the willpower to give up that chocolate brownie! You are stronger than I! I would have devoured every last morsel of it.

Kudos on a long twilight run. I struggle with motivation lately after a long day of work, but must get more consistent.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Retirement is a blessing! I would never have had the time or energy to run when I was working. You are doing well if you can get out at all.

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Excellent BC - pleased to see my 14k prediction came true!😜 It must be catching - having done 10k this week, I decided I could go on for a further 2k, finishing with 6.46.

And forfeiting your chocolate brownie shows real commitment! I feel fairly confident in making another prediction............

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

Excellent run JP; you are predicting converting your 12k into 10 miles pdq? Quite right. 🙂

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

That wasn't what I had in mind BC!

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Well done BC, on the run, and on passing on the chocolate brownie...you are a stronger man than I 😉

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Run46]

🏃‍♀️🙄😊

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

😆

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Just a question of priorities Run46. I wanted to complete 14k yesterday even more than I wanted that utterly delicious looking soft centred ice cream crowned brownie (consumed with unseemly relish before my eyes 😂). When I complete 10 miles ......😋

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Lol, I save my treats for after too...and if I fancy a drink, that's the night after a run too, if I can stay awake long enough 🏃‍♀️🥂😴