Cool Early Run 🏃🏻‍♀️🤩🐑

[Frenc]

It’s been a while since I last posted and I notice that the less I post, the less I feel involved , obviously! And therefore the less I feel quite so motivated. So here I am again! 😁

Was determined to beat the heat today, so off I set early, a nice 10 degrees, and beautiful blue skies. There were lots of little birds fluttering in and out of hedgerows, the woods were nice and cool, and I waved to all the Mrs Sheep and their lambs. I went past a local golf course and the groundsmen were already up and at it manicuring it to perfection. That’s dedication!

My last four or so runs I’ve not really been feeling it, rather just going through the motions, but today I felt a bit more like the old me. Hurrah! Just over 8k, stretches, shower, and coffee. Now I’m waiting for my porridge to do its thing.

Anyway, enough of my wittering - I hope everyone has a smashing day and manages to keep cool! 🔆🤩⭐️

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Well done that looks lovely! Great you were out so early, I love that post run breakfast ! Usually I'm an evening runner. I'm the same not posting much and losing motivation . Our club has a 5mile trail run tonight and I'm hoping to go along and get some mojo back

Have a great day x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Do ittttt! 😊

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Yessss!

[aliboo70 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I did! 9.4km phew! Xxx

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thank you! Oooh that sounds exciting, I hope you have fun and find some mojo en route 🤩.

[aliboo70 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Was a good evening xxx

Warm and Hilly with about 20 others!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Phew well done! 🥵🥵🥵

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

Nice to see you post again Frenc 👋Lovely photos 😊

Isn't it great running early these lovely sunny mornings ☀️

I feel the same, not posted much atall lately..just feel I've nothing new to say.. 🤣

Well done on today's run,and all the unposted one's, every bit as important!

👏👏👏

Glad you enjoyed this one 🙂

I'm having tofu scramble thismornin 😊

Enjoy your porridge 💪 food of champions 😄

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Sometimes all the runs feel the same don't they? Nothing of note. Just more of the same great stuff! But isn't that part of the beauty of running - we keep coming back to it regardless, there must be something good in each and every run 😊

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Ooh there definitely something great in every run.. even the toughest..I take time to be thankful that I can.. 🙏🏃‍♀️👏

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Tee hee a bit like Homer Simpson doing the same thing over and over 🤣. I did another run doh! But yes, there is definitely something good in all of them 😊.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

That breakfast sounds delicious! I really need to improve my food 😁. Yes, you are so right, sometimes my posts can sound very samey and I don’t want to bore folk to tears 🤣. Am assuming you are getting out there too and having some good runs I hope! Ah of course you are! 😊

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Yeah still out there.. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️Will need to be up super early if I've to keep to my scheduled run tomorrow, going to be hot hot hot 🔥😆

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

You can do it!! 🤩

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

When it's hot like this, I really, really wish I was better at getting up early ... Well done you. Good to hear the run rewarded your efforts too 😊

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

It’s definitely worth stumbling around like a zombie half awake and just hoping your sports bra isn’t on your head and your t-shirt round your ankles 🤣. Thank you!

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

🤣🤣🤣

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Frenc]

What a picture you paint. I'm going to try to get out by 6am tomorrow - it looks brutal later in the day - hoping this will keep me accountable!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

You can so do it linda9389 ! Yes, you are now accountable and I hope to see some smashing early photos and a big grin on your face 😁.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Definitely pushing it there Frenc ... 😍😍😍

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I try 🤣.

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I'll try and aim for the same time Linda.. give each other some encouragement ☀️🤞💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to sparky66]

OK. It's a deal. We'll set out together. I'll try not to keep you waiting ....

[Instructor57]

Well done Kate !Lovely photos and definitely worth the early start for 10 degrees 👍

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you Ian! I did feel smug when I saw people coming back from a lunchtime run at work looking VERY red 🥵. Have tried running at lunch from work and it is an unbelievable faff. I don’t have much time, so I sort of stretch under my desk afterwards 🤣.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

That sounds lovely, it’s odd about posting runs isn’t it? feel more inclined to go when we write it up after

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you! Yes indeed, it’s funny really. This community is so motivating, so when I take a step back for whatever reason, I do notice it mojo wise 😊.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

I absolutely agree about posting and feeling involved Frenc. Much as I love running for what it is, if I had no one to tell (my family glaze over!), it wouldn’t be nearly as much fun. 😅 Even my PR buddy daughter doesn’t go on about it like it do. 😅

What a perfect run you had yesterday. Being out early is the best isn’t it (she said, having not been out early for ages 🙄).

Well run! 🙏🏻🏃‍♀️😀

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Lol yes my other half feigns interest but draws the line when I force him to look at my routes on the laptop, me telling him that’s where I saw a squirrel or some such! Ah you can’t beat an early run, hopefully you’ll get one in soon! 😊😊😊

[Beatlesforever]

What a beautiful route! Well done, it sounds like you enjoyed your run today 👏👏👏