Mud...I’m calling it a stamina run

[Over62]

My Friday long run came round again...sorry for the late post, life seemed to happen all around me after my run yesterday!

The good news was that the rain held off as I set off for my 18k plan it was though a bit chilly but I’d wrapped up well enough without getting too hot.

Most of my running takes place along canal routes which can go from a lovely tarmac surface to a quagmire! The said quagmires yesterday were at their worst so I had to walk steadily through some areas as it was too slippery to run through them, those muddy areas that I could run I could feel my calves building up muscle as I ran🤣🤣

I normally have a break at 14k just to take on more fluids and a piece of flapjack today with the cold wind I decided to keep going and practice the eating and drinking while slowly jogging, it went ok as I channelled my mind for the last 4K in a now biting wind. Winter had arrived but it has to be said not as bad as some parts of the country yesterday. 18k completed in a slow time of 2hours 21minuets -a tough run with lots of challenges, 20k next week is the plan and hopefully half marathon the week after weather permitting. Another 11miles in the bag for LEJOG04 too, I’m now approaching Preston.

Happy running everyone 🏃🏻‍♀️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Brilliant- getting very close now 😊 I abandon my canal routes when it gets muddy - just too difficult to find a rhythm. Well done for making it work 👏

[Over62 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Too right - I’m looking to adjust those parts of the route for next week!

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

Wow! You’re doing so great Over62! That HM is so close now!

[Over62 Half Marathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thank you

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Well done Over! Kudos to you for running in those conditions. Great distance too. 👊 😀

Mr Cheeky and I scoped out the towpath on the riverbank last weekend and deduced it would be no fun for me to run. Shame because it’s a great long run route for me. Bring on some dry weather. 🤞

[Over62 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I agree, thank you for your support

[Buddy34 Half Marathon]

Never mind the time . Just look at that distance ran. Amazing 👏👏👏💪💪

[Over62 Half Marathon in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you Buddy34 - you are doing so well in real wintery conditions

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Excellent, yes, mud teaches us new skills! 👍🏻😁

[Over62 Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

They certainly do GoGo_Jo Jo🤣

[Decker Ultramarathon]

18 in mud = 21.1 on the streets, so congratulations are in order!! 👏👏💪. You’ll nail that 20 for sure!

[Over62 Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Thank you I’m going to keep that thought in my head!!!

[misswobble Marathon]

Sounds like a great run! That's a quick time! Especially under those conditons!

[Over62 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thank you you’re right I’ll just keep digging it out with grit and stamina no matter what the conditions!

[misswobble Marathon]

I think ice is the one thing which will keep us indoors. Hopefully it won't ! I've run in snow a few times. Snow collects under your shoes, packs solid and then drops off with a reassuring flumph. The thing is not to go far. Out and back, keeping your weather eye open, and heading back as soon as you think it's getting too hairy.

[Over62 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I agree, I watch the weather like a hawk and if I have to be flexible re long runs I will be. Love the description of snow - wow 🤩

[Hidden]

Enormous credit here. 11m is a good distance and you know that another HM is very much within your grasp.

Like the idea of you building up to it but if you get to 20k next week and feel good then go after it. Brilliant running 😊

[Over62 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thank you GTFC yes I have planned the route so if all goes well I can go for it especially if I talk myself into it quickly!

Thank you for the encouragement. 👍😀

[Hidden in reply to Over62]

Do you know, even if it doesn't go well you'll get there and get through it with your experience 😊😊😊