there’s a first time for everything

[Reggit]

Currently in the middle of a HM plan, but being me I decided (with a little persuasion) to enter a 10k trail run - I’ve never been off road before.

So on my rest day yesterday, I donned my cast off road shoes and drove up the local fell, fortunately the weather was kind. The run was quite pleasant winding gently to the summit of the fell then down a few km’s to run alongside a river. I just knew there would be a catch….

The final km was across a freshly spread field and up a 21% gradient hill. Needless to say not a lot of running happened on that final ascent!

There was a 20km route that I briefly considered, but so glad I elected for the shorter one.

My spare shoes are no longer allowed in the house either…

There’s a couple of pictures on the Strava link for those interested.

strava.app.link/fHLyxBiHWxb

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Eewwwww! What a way to finish!!! Plenty of incentive to get that last km over with though!!! Those shoes would not be coming into my house either 😱

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Well done you! Your shoes look tired but happy 😃, but yes, I can see why they’re not allowed inside 🤣.

[Cmoi Marathon]

That looks like fun Reggit . Impressive that you managed it in cast-off road shoes! They might look exhausted, but after a good brushing they should fully recover. 😈

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Well done! Sounds a blast! Those shoes tell a story 🤗

[misswobble Marathon]

lovely stuff, trails are it! Do more of them. Free strength training 💪

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Trail runs are the best - and great strength training for your HM!🙂

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Great run but oops - that smell 😱 even living amongst it as I do, I would NOT chose to run through it - without wellies!!! However, I do love a trail run! Glad you chose old trainers!