2nd 10 miles, hard but hurrah! 🤩🤩🤩

[Frenc]

That sure was mind over matter, especially towards the end 🏃‍♀️. My first 10 mile run sort of just happened, but today I went out with the intention of doing it, and mentally it was tough!

It was overcast and a little bit muggy, so I got quite warm quite soon, but nothing too awful. It was busy out there, which I don’t mind too much - I love seeing what other runners are wearing as they whizz past! I think it was about 15 nil to other runners going past me this morning 😆. A young Labrador liked the look of me as well and sort of tried to climb up my back, but no harm done 🐕 😊.

I think I’ll do quite a few more 10 miles then think about upping the distance towards a HM. I was very pleased there were no niggles whatsoever today, so all the foam rolling and leg strength seems to be paying off. Mind you, not sure how stiff I’ll be tomorrow!

Have a smashing day everyone 🤩🤩🤩.

[Instructor57]

Yeay ! Well done , 😁👏👏👏Today is obviously longer run day 😁

Great run and pace and good there are no niggles 😁👍

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Instructor57]

It seems to be doesn’t it. But like you I could do with a snooze 💤 now 😆. No, must stay awake, must stay awake!

[Instructor57 in reply to Frenc]

Must stay awake ...... Must stay awake....... Zzzzzzz

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Woohoo Frenc, well done! Sounds like you nailed that one. 👊😀✅🥰

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Ah thank you cheekychipmunks! Now I’ve done it, I feel brill 😊👍🏃‍♀️.

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Well done! I ran too and it was horribly humid. Not the best conditions at all.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thank you - yes, it is pretty muggy. I meant to go super early, but the duvet gremlins got me 😆!

[Mormor1 Half Marathon]

Brilliant... Well done you. How much of a time lapse between first and second 10 miles?? I have a vested interest in your answer!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Mormor1]

Ah thank you so much! I’m only guessing as I don’t have it in an easy to work out format that today was about a minute faster. But I am guessing! 😊😊😊

[Mormor1 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Haha, I was ambiguous but I meant weeks??

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Mormor1]

Ah that made me laugh! That would be quite something. A minute’s rest in between 🤣. I did the first one on June 14th so 13 days ago, just under 2 weeks. Hope that’s more informative! 😊😊😊

[Mormor1 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Yes. Still amazing...

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Unbelievable 😂 we are so running in sinc!! Congratulations on your second 10 Miles 👏👏👏 I ran my second on Saturday and I ran it a minute faster than my first 😂

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Ah thank you - it seems a while ago now! I had meant to do another longish one today, I have a day off work, but I ran a very steep hill 2 days ago and feel I need to rest my shins a bit longer. Also it’s very humid! Well done on your 2nd 10 miles and doing it a minute faster, that’s amazing 🤩. We’ll get there 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Mittymoo]

You are amazing 💕

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Mittymoo]

Ah bless you Mittymoo! You too 😊😊😊.

[GailXrunning 10 Miles]

Amazing to read how far you’ve come (just read your profile). 10 miles!! 😳😀 10 miles!!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to GailXrunning]

Oh thank you so much, that’s really kind 😊. It’s certainly a journey and then some, isn’t it! I think this forum has been the biggest motivator - I’d probably have quit by now without it! All the best 😊

[GailXrunning 10 Miles in reply to Frenc]

Totally agree. It makes such a huge difference.

[Comfortnotspeed Marathon]

Ah wow 🤩 Well done 👏 👏👏👏 Glad you’re niggle free after all the prep.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Thank you! I def try to do other stuff too, it really helps - says she who’s been sat on her butt since this morning’s run 🤣. The foam roller’s eyeing me from the corner of the room …

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Great run despite the humidity Frenc - well done!👏🙂

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you so much, it was a push towards to end, but I got there! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Another great run! Fabulous!!! Rest well - you earned that!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Ah thank you! It’s part of my wing and prayer training plan 😆.

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Well done to you Frenc on your second 10-mile run, 15-0, never mind, slow and steady, you completed it, congratulations, I may try to run my second 10 mile run sometime before the end of July or August, I am gradually increasing my distance, this Wednesday I hope to run 14K and the following week 16k/10miles.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Ah thank you so much AlMorr, it was slow and steady, it’s definitely the way to get there in the end. I hope you get to run your 10 miles soon! All the best 😊🏃‍♀️🏃🏻

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

👍 🏃🏾

[Hidden]

Well done, it was a warm muggy day for a run. I went out with my 11yr old on his bike, it was relaxed and fun just how runs should be! Next weekend I am aiming for hm with the boy child on his bike and nice weather 🤣 I am in Southampton so not far from you. In fact I need to come to Winchester to run parts of the clarendon way in the next few months 😊

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Runfasterdoyle - it was pretty muggy wasn’t it! I’ve walked a very small part of the Clarendon Way to go and see my parents, and thought this would be quite nice to run - until I tripped over a bit of flint 😆 and nearly broke my ankle! I keep meaning to get to S’oton as there’s a lot more choice for sports shops. Enjoy your run next weekend with your boy! All the best.

[Dups Half Marathon]

Fantastic run, well done 👏👏👏rocket fuel pace 😂😂 Brilliant time 👍

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Dups]

Ah thank you so much Dups. 😊😊😊

[Katnap Marathon]

So how are you feeling today? Try doing an SSR (short slow run) to help recovery if you're still feeling a bit stiff. 👍🐱👍

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Hello Katnap! A bit stiff thanks for asking - I don’t think there’ll be any recovery running today, more like a recovery walk to work and back 😆.

[Katnap Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Well it is a bit wet today. Perhaps you can jog for a few minutes if the rain gets heavy 😃😅🤣