21 miles ✅

[Tasha99]

Today I ran with my friend all the way from my house in Middlesbrough to Redcar beach and back which is 21 miles in total - even writing it seems crazy. Beachcomber66 will appreciate the route! I’m 4 weeks away from Manchester marathon so I’m ahead of schedule but my friend is doing an ultra soon so I went over the 19 miles I was supposed to do. It was mainly comfortable and I averaged 6:56 minute ks (11:10 minute miles) which would get me in sub 5 hours on the day - my target - so I’m pleased with that. I’ll do one more long one in 2 weeks time: maybe 19-20. But I’m feeling more confident after today’s run. Thank you GTFC for being my biggest cheerleader when my own self doubts creep in and I lack belief 💕

[GTFC Marathon]

I love you so much xxx So proud of you today ❤ You are an inspirational person and runner and I'm so proud we're together xxx

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to GTFC]

💞♾ love you too GTFC Xx

[CBDB]

Wow! I took that trip from M to Redcar via train some years ago!!! Wowsa for running it!

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to CBDB]

Thank you! I’m so pleased with it!

[Instructor57]

Wow !Great run Tasha99 and a cracking pace also !

And great you now have your no 1 cheerleader GTFC to spur you on 😬👍

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Instructor57]

He’s my soulmate 💞

[Cmoi Marathon]

You're fabulous Tasha99 , never doubt it! 👏

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you Cmoi 😍

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Congratulations to you Tasha99 on completing that run today, well done, good luck for your Manchester Marathon in 4 weeks time, I am sure GTFC will be there to cheer you on..

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al! He’s a dream Xx

[misswobble Marathon]

Yay! Well done 😀👍🏃‍♀️

I did Redcar Parkrun once! I was also lucky enough to run on the beach from Redcar to Marske. Lovely part of the world 🙂

It’s hilly so respect 😀💪👍🏃‍♀️👊✊

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I love running along The Stray to Marske!

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

Oh my goodness 😃That's absolutely fabulous!!!

21 miles at that pace is brilliant, you've so got this Tasha99..

Bow to your awesomeness 🤩

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Thank you so much 🤞🏽

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

Well done to you! 21 whole miles and hilly as well! I'm always interested in elevation gain; I see that misswobble says that it is a hilly route. Congratulations 😊🏃🏻‍♀️👏🎉

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you for your kind words 😍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Woweee! Great run. You've definitely got this!

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Hopefully 🤞🏽

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Just awesome. I just can’t imagine running that far. Never doubt yourself Tasha99 , you are more than able to smash it!

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks Sandie! I’ve stuck to my training and it’s paid off so far 👌🏽

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Brilliant Tasha! You’ve got this!

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Decker]

Thanks Decker, I really hope so 🤞🏽

[nowster Metric Marathon]

Well done! I'm doing well if I do that distance in a week.

And best of luck for the Manchester Marathon.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to nowster]

Cheers Paul!

[RunWillie Marathon]

Well done! You’re amazing! Tasha99 ❤️🏃‍♀️

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Thank you so much 😍

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Wow Tasha, that's awesome & impressive 👏👏👏...very well done!

On that note I guess I'd better stop giving myself excuses to stay in bed avoiding the cold, get dressed, lace up & get out there 😁👍🏃‍♀️

Also very happy to read about your & GTFCs burgeoning relationship...love doesn't come often, another feather in the HU cap 😊

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Run46]

Thank you so much! It’s easier to run in the cold than the heat for me!

Yes, we are very happy too 💞

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Me two, hate overheating & love that on a nice chilly day like today you can put some effort in and still stay cool. Nothing like a breezy rainy run when you're having a hot flush 😆👍

[Lookslikejames Marathon]

Legend. You’ve got this 👊🏼

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Lookslikejames]

Cheers LLJ!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

You are right Tasha99, that is familiar territory, but I would never dream of trying to run it; amazing distance and pace. All of that time spent on low heart rate running has really paid off; your pace is incredible. Just awesome.👏👏👏👏👏👏🥇🏆

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you BC! I hope things are improving for you.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Into 8th day and still testing positive. I am doing foot exercises I found on this week’s chat; may as well make use of the time!🙂

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

So frustrating! I tested positive till day 10! I also ran anyway on day 9 to save my sanity 🤣

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Molly doesn't understand why I can't take her to the café! Today's red line was very faint, so I think it will be gone by tomorrow. In any event it will be day 10. In the meantime I have strengthened my foot, it has stopped swelling and I have been able to hop about on it, so hopefully I can start some serious running by the end of the week. Ill wind and all that.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

🤞🏽 BC 🤞🏽

[00marks Marathon]

Congratulations on your long run! That is a great effort. My long run was 21 miles today - its a long way!

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to 00marks]

Oh well done to you too! 💪🏽

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon]

Well done!!! I can't imagine running that distance!!!Redcar, Marske and Saltburn is my home area, so your post made me quite homesick!! I'm in Lincolnshire but planning to move back in a couple of years as I miss the coast and my friends. Lovely area 😄🏃‍♀️

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

I’m in Lincolnshire too. If you’re planning to move back, beware the hills 😂

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

🤣🤣

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Hills are runners’ friends💪🏽

[Katnap Marathon]

Fantastic run Tasha99 👏👏👏

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Thank you!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Great to see you’re ahead of schedule Tasha. Looking good for your target Marathon time.

This week’s long run for me is this afternoon. Looks like the rain has passed and it might be sunny so I’m happy with that.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

I hope it went well!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks Tasha.

It took about 6 minutes longer than the same run training for the Yorkshire Marathon so I guess that's OK.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

That’s excellent!

[Bomoao]

If anyone can do it, you can!!! Which Hokas will you be wearing? 🏄‍♀️

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Bomoao]

🤣 thank you! Cliftons 💕