1:52:51 - 13K

Hiya,

Saturday, time for my long run of the week. Around 10°C, so kitted up in my long running thights with a long sleeved shirt and of course my new hydration vest with some jellies, tissues and a 500 ml bottle of water.

Some dynamic stretches and out the door. Though my longest run to date was 11,5K, it was not 12K but 13K that popped up in my mind...

I am at the coast this weekend, so it is my usual route along the main road, past the harbour, onto the dune path and into the polders (fields). When we arrived the polders were filled with mist, but by the time I ran in them the mist had disappeared. Luckily, otherwise it would have been too dangerous with the cars and cyclists.

First 10 minutes (the toxic ten) my legs had to wake up and get in the mood for running. After those 10 minutes my legs were in the mood and felt good. Got in a nice cadence and felt it was a good day for running.

At 5K I realised I was smiling like an idiot. I think I actually scared some people with it. Don't ask me why, I just could not get the ridiculous smile off my face. I just like running so much nowadays! It did turn into a less ridiculous smile the longer I ran though, but I kept smiling and greeting the people on bikes when I crossed them.

At 12K I felt like I could conquer the world and 10 miles did not seem that far off anymore. I did keep in mind to stop at 13K though. Weirdly it was as if the idea of being almost at the end of my run, made my legs feel more and more tired. And then 13K came and I stopped my watch.

Who would have thought I would ever run 13K?

Pics are at the harbor, in the polders and of ridiculous ol' me 😁

Cheers, Evy

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Beautiful photos and that sounds like a lovely run! Well done on your 13k Hidden .👍🙂

[Hidden in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks 😸

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Fabulous. You're right - 10 miles really isn't far off now, but well done fkr stopping. Save that for another great smiley run!

[Hidden in reply to linda9389]

Thanks and yes, I try to be responsible 😁

[Cmoi Marathon]

Great run and great photos too Hidden !

[Hidden in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks 😸

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Great run, grinning is great, always makes folks wonder what you're up to!! 👍🏻🤣

[Hidden in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Aah so that's why they looked so weird at me 😂

[nowster Metric Marathon]

That grin doesn't look that scary. 🤣

How did you feel after doing 13km? The first time I did it when I stopped I had a bad case of rubber legs for a couple of minutes.

[Hidden in reply to nowster]

I actually felt rather fine. But as you might or might not know, I jeff my runs and am slow. So I always feel more or less ok after a run. I was a bit sore in the legs as if they were a bit stiff.

I did a longish walk of 10.000 steps in the afternoon though, so either that has helped and I'll be fresh as a - eh something fresh tomorrow. Or I'll be even more stiff 😂

[Mummycav]

Well done Hidden …looks and sounds just a perfect 🤩

[Hidden in reply to Mummycav]

It was 💗

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Great run there Evy and congrats on getting to 13k.

[Hidden in reply to SkiMonday]

Thanks ☺

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Excellent run for you Evy, those are lovely photos, doesn't the word ploder come from the Dutch, '' fields reclaimed from the sea. "

[Hidden in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks and that might be. Because they are fields that lie nearly next to the sea! Interesting ☺

[Deals1 Metric Marathon]

Great pics and run

[Hidden in reply to Deals1]

Thanks ☺

[Frenc Half Marathon]

I only just saw this Evy, well done on your 13k, that’s brilliant 🤩. You’ll be at that 10 miles in a while, I just know it! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Frenc]

Thanks, it is a long time to run though. I'll need 2.5 hours to reach 10 miles. I want to reach it, but it might stay at a one timer...

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Well done and love how you're running with that smile!

[Hidden in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Thanks ☺