Getting the hang of running slower.

[Queenie17]

The saturday long run on a gloomy morning in London. I have been trying to focus on running slower as I increase my distance and I think im getting the hang of it😄. I set out with the intention of 12k and started with an easy pace and felt comfortable. It wasnt as cold as I had anticipated, so was glad I opted for my very light jacket and no hat😄Although we have a lot of green space near to my home, it seemed very busy with like-minded runners so I decided to take a trip down memory lane to the neighborhood I lived in when my children were very small.It was interesting to see the changes and improvements but not very inspiring😔.How I miss my runs on the south coast where I would normally soend weekends visiting my parents, never mind, all in the same boat so to speak.Next thing I know I am nearing 12k and although I am beginning to tire I decide to press on and managed a run of 14k✔🏃super pleased with myself👍and looking forward to a relaxing afternoon.

[dijep]

Congratulations on your 14k that made it brilliantly worthwhile run on a gloomy morning.

[Queenie17 in reply to dijep]

Thank you, it certainly did!

[Hidden]

A brilliant brilliant Saturday run Queenie17 and what a distance 👍

[Queenie17 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, I am still beaming😄

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Fantastic run Queenie. Well done on getting those extra 2k in! The long runs are supposed to be slow and easy so you are on the right track.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

That's a great distance! You made the most of your gloomy morning. Slow is definitely the way to go as you build distance. Enjoy!!!

[Queenie17 in reply to linda9389]

Thanks, still needs work though, try and go even slower👍

[HeavyFoot Half Marathon]

Isn’t slow wonderful!! A chance to appreciate surroundings, work on breathing techniques and all those things when you’re not struggling. 🤩

[Queenie17 in reply to HeavyFoot]

How right you are, I did actually breath mire efficiently, trafffic fumes and all😄

[HeavyFoot Half Marathon in reply to Queenie17]

Yes you can try four/four breathing, in nose out mouth, and belly breathing. All painlessly. Sorry about the traffic fumes. My first 20 years were spent in South London breathing in the full leaded stuff. 😝

[Blackberrypie Half Marathon]

Great work! I'm also working on finding a nice steady pace - my Garmin HM plan is set up so it sets a pace range and alerts me if I drift above or below it. To begin with I found it quite inefficient to go so slowly but after a few runs trying to stay in that zone it is getting much easier anf I can see it will stand me in good stead as the distances increase.

[Queenie17 in reply to Blackberrypie]

Good to know , thanks😄

[misswobble Marathon]

I love slow running. I slow run up hills too as they’re strengthening and keep your speed down 😃💪👍. Slow runs build legs 🙂

[Queenie17 in reply to misswobble]

Good to know, I will bear that in mind😄