A steady little 5k in the cold

[Beachcomber66]

Back down to 2 degrees up here, but I needed to shake off yesterday’s food. Remembering the words of CB, I took it really slowly over the first 1k, during which I encountered a couple out for a walk. He told me that he was a runner and I should be running faster ! She was clearly embarrassed…what do you do? I moved on without breaking stride, leaving him to deal with his daddy issues and her to contemplate whether a partner upgrade in the New Year should be on her list of resolutions!

I slowly picked up to 6:35 pace for the last lap, and ended feeling mission accomplished. No sign of the running grinch ……🙂. Back up to 6/7 degrees on Thursday……might be long run day. Off to the footy now.

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon]

I can’t believe the cheek of that randomer telling you you should be running faster! That’s awful and totally rubbish advice. I took Coach B out with me yesterday-he knows what he’s talking about and I’m sure would have had something to say to the bloke you encountered. Sounds like a great run.

Enjoy the football. ⚽️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

We won 4-1. The guy was just irritating, but someone just starting their running life might have been put off. Idiot! 🙂

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

nice work, enjoy the footy (although hubby always tells me he doesn’t go the football to enjoy it…).

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

Really good game today 🙂.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Cheeky so-and-so! He was clearly NOT a runner BC. 🙄🙄 Glad you stuck to your guns. 😀

Well done getting out today. I’ve consumed my body weight in food, with more planned today and tomorrow. I won’t be out running until Wednesday I don’t think.

Hope you and your family had a lovely Christmas, and a very happy 2023 to you! 😀

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks CC….it’s funny how the female partner takes the opportunity to have a dig at their OH!

[Frenc Half Marathon]

I bet he probably thought he was being highly amusing too grrrr. Any old hoo, it sounds like a great run - and have fun at the footie 😊😊😊.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Just a bit of an idiot! I was on a slow warm up first lap…but didn’t see the need to explain.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

No need to explain whatsoever! I imagine his OH told him what a twit he was later on 🤣.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

I got that feeling. She wasn’t pleased with him, that is for sure. 😂😂

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Glad I haven't passed him if he thought you were slow, enjoy the footie

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

You would have treated him with lofty disdain Sola! 👊

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

I would have

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Sometimes, a stiff ignoring is the best policy BC. Who does he think he is anyway? Listening to CB is the far better option in my book. Well done for getting out.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Exactly….not worth the effort….someone who views the world through his tonsils !

[Cmoi Marathon]

Good for you Beachcomber66 ! May the rude, ignorant twerp you encountered enjoy his running as much as he deserves.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

That’s him on the IC then! 😉

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

😇😈

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Whaaaaattt? did he know who he was talking to? Knowing better, you can take that advice and stick it where it's not needed 😂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

😂😂 never seen him before in my life…..hopefully it will be another 70 years before I see him again!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Blooming cheek. He clearly didn’t know who he was insulting. I really must plan a run - haven’t been for a week! Congrats on the footie result 😃

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Best game we have seen for a long time! There is a really nice feel about the place now.

I hadn’t run since Thursday so I needed to get a short run in just to keep me ticking over. I may go for a 10k on New Year’s Day….sure to be a Garmin Badge for that?

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I am definitely going to do New Year’s Eve parkrun, even if I don’t get out before then. Hoping the latest cold will have subsided by then 🤧🤧

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Someone said this to me too years ago and now I have a reply in my head in case someone repeats it in the future;

“Oh, I know I’m a bit slow but I’m a bit tired after that last 30 miles…….” 😳😯😲

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Nice response IP. He wasn’t worth the effort. The sort of mentality I left behind in the infant school playground. CB says first lap is a really slow lap in freezing weather; good enough for me.

[Pegix]

I usually apologise for running so slowly, perhaps I shouldn't! Or even feel that I should! It's embarrassing when people on a brisk walk pass you though!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Pegix]

It is really easy Pegix. Other people are doing their thing and we are doing ours…the only comments should be greeting and, on some occasions, encouragement. Enjoy your runs 🙂

[Pegix]

😀👍