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2nd 10 miles, hard but hurrah! 🀩🀩🀩

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FrencHalf Marathon
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That sure was mind over matter, especially towards the end πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ. 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 πŸ˜†. A young Labrador liked the look of me as well and sort of tried to climb up my back, but no harm done πŸ• 😊.

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 🀩🀩🀩.

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Instructor57 profile image
Instructor57

Yeay ! Well done , πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘Today is obviously longer run day 😁

Great run and pace and good there are no niggles πŸ˜πŸ‘

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon in reply to Instructor57

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

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Instructor57 in reply to Frenc

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

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Woohoo Frenc, well done! Sounds like you nailed that one. πŸ‘ŠπŸ˜€βœ…πŸ₯°

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FrencHalf Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks

Ah thank you cheekychipmunks! Now I’ve done it, I feel brill πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ.

Stephen_UK profile image
Stephen_UKHalf Marathon

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

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FrencHalf 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 πŸ˜†!

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Mormor1Half 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!

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FrencHalf 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! 😊😊😊

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Mormor1Half Marathon in reply to Frenc

Haha, I was ambiguous but I meant weeks??

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FrencHalf 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! 😊😊😊

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Mormor1Half Marathon in reply to Frenc

Yes. Still amazing...

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sparky66Half Marathon in reply to Frenc

Unbelievable πŸ˜‚ we are so running in sinc!! Congratulations on your second 10 Miles πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ I ran my second on Saturday and I ran it a minute faster than my first πŸ˜‚

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FrencHalf 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 πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Mittymoo

You are amazing πŸ’•

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FrencHalf Marathon in reply to Mittymoo

Ah bless you Mittymoo! You too 😊😊😊.

GailXrunning profile image
GailXrunning10 Miles

Amazing to read how far you’ve come (just read your profile). 10 miles!! πŸ˜³πŸ˜€ 10 miles!!

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FrencHalf 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 😊

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GailXrunning10 Miles in reply to Frenc

Totally agree. It makes such a huge difference.

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ComfortnotspeedMarathon

Ah wow 🀩 Well done πŸ‘ πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ Glad you’re niggle free after all the prep.

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FrencHalf 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 …

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Sandraj39Half Marathon

Great run despite the humidity Frenc - well done!πŸ‘πŸ™‚

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FrencHalf Marathon in reply to Sandraj39

Thank you so much, it was a push towards to end, but I got there! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

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

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FrencHalf Marathon in reply to linda9389

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

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AlMorrHalf 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.

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FrencHalf 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 πŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»

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AlMorrHalf Marathon in reply to Frenc

πŸ‘ πŸƒπŸΎ

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 😊

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FrencHalf Marathon in reply to

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 πŸ˜† 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.

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DupsHalf Marathon

Fantastic run, well done πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘rocket fuel pace πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ Brilliant time πŸ‘

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FrencHalf Marathon in reply to Dups

Ah thank you so much Dups. 😊😊😊

Katnap profile image
KatnapMarathon

So how are you feeling today? Try doing an SSR (short slow run) to help recovery if you're still feeling a bit stiff. πŸ‘πŸ±πŸ‘

🐱 Katnap 🐱

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FrencHalf 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 πŸ˜†.

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KatnapMarathon in reply to Frenc

Well it is a bit wet today. Perhaps you can jog for a few minutes if the rain gets heavy πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜…πŸ€£

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