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FrencHalf Marathon
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I’ve been a bit down on my running the last couple of weeks, not sure why. I think my last post was about 2 weeks ago, and in that time I’ve done a 10k, a few short runs and a 6k give or take. But any old hoo, I’d drafted a HM plan of sorts, and today was 10 miles. I was nervous setting out because I wasn’t really in the mood for it, and not sure if I’d even manage it. My only plan was to go really slowly. And it worked! It’s the slowest I’ve ever run but boy did I feel the difference! The result is I feel so much better in myself, and I was much less tired at the same distance as last time.

The weather was ideal - overcast, light drizzle, and coolish compared to recent temps. And I just got my new running cap delivered which is brilliant. They are so useful, not least because they keep my glasses dry and in place, rather than bobbling about all over the place. Slidey glasses are very annoying!

Have a smashing day everyone! 😊😊😊

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Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Half Marathon

Well done on your 10 miler! A fab distance (and one I haven’t run for a while! πŸ™„) You’re right though - slowing down really is the way to run further! πŸ™‚

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSandraj39

Ah thank you so much Sandra! You are so right 😊😊😊.

Frizzbomb67 profile image
Frizzbomb6710 Miles

Well done on your 10 miles πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ» It’s what I aspire to. I’m definitely in the go slow brigade 🐒 🐌 I’ve been running with a friend who was struggling to reach 5k. I slowed her down to my pace and she reached it with ease and has just achieved 10k. We also have the puff to chat all the way 😊. Slow rocks! πŸ’πŸŒπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toFrizzbomb67

Many thanks Frizzbomb! Sometimes I forget we have different gears πŸ˜†. That’s brilliant your friend got to 10k, I bet she was so pleased πŸ˜€.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

That's a cracking run, especially if you weren't really feeling up to it. It's surprising how often a run exceeds our expectations (often the times we most need a run, but just don't quite realise it 😊)

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

Thank you so much, yes, you are absolutely right! About half way I thought actually this is going SO much better than expected - it was lovely. I feel nice and calm (and lazy) now πŸ˜†. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathon

Well done Frenc πŸ‘πŸ»

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toRunWillie

Thank you RunWillie! I’m so pleased I got out there πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘.

Instructor57 profile image
Instructor57

Well done on another 10 miles ! πŸ˜πŸ‘It's amazing how a small reduction in pace can have a big effect on distance !

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toInstructor57

Thanking you! I was thinking how I’m still learning, really, in the grand scheme of things. It made such a big difference to how I felt towards the end, and I didn’t feel as though I had to crawl home on hands and knees once I’d finished πŸ˜†.

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoUltramarathon

Nothing shabby about that! I am for 5mph for most runs. To enjoy distance you have to savoir it! Well done! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Thanking you very much! It was a lot more pleasant than the last one, I felt much more capable πŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜Š.

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GoGo_JoJoUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toFrenc

Excellent! For me, it's that capable feeling that really makes me want it, makes me proud to be me, can't beat thatπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜

Comfortnotspeed profile image
ComfortnotspeedMarathon

πŸ‘Šif you weren’t really feeling the running vibe before 10 miles, that’s a tough one. Well done πŸŒΈπŸ˜‚πŸŒΈ

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toComfortnotspeed

Thank you so much! I did feel the vibe afterwards which was great and will carry me through into next week I hope. 😊😊😊

sparky66 profile image
sparky66Half Marathon

Ahhh Brilliant Frenc πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘That's a great run.. well done,

I find that sometimes, the run your not feeling turns out to be a great one.. yes especially if you take them slow.. always seems to work out πŸ‘

It's amazing isn't it.. knowing you can run 10Miles.. I mean 10MILES!!

would we ever have believed it 🀩🌟

Anyway.. fantastic πŸ‘ x

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tosparky66

Ha ha yes, and thank you! I still have to pinch myself, it’s pretty special, isn’t it 😊😊😊. I think as soon as I said I was training for a HM, I mentally froze and it showed in my runs if that makes sense. All the best sparky! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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sparky66Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toFrenc

I think I might aim for another in the morning.. my sister is visiting for a couple of days so I might not get out for a long one again this week..see how I feel in the morning πŸ˜†

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tosparky66

Go for it!

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sparky66Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toFrenc

Woo woo πŸ™Œ

Done πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’ͺ
Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tosparky66

Sorry Soarky I can’t see your photo. 😊

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sparky66Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toFrenc

I've posted on the bridge to 10K It was a pic of my 10Mile Run πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

That’s brilliant Frenc ! Well done πŸ’ͺ It is amazing the difference when we slow down.

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Yes it is! Thank you. I was thinking about you yesterday, wore my sale Sweaty Betty leggings to the gym for the first time! 😊😊😊

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toFrenc

And how were they? I loooove my SB leggings 😍

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Oooh yes very nice, really good quality - different to what I’d usually go for, quite pale. I’ll post a pic with my next run! 😊😊😊

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toFrenc

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