After last year's bouts of covid continuing to effect this year's running, I'd started to think I'd never get back to 10k.
As I was only back up to 6k & without the HU races being due, would have been doing 7k this weekend, I'd decided not to beat myself up about walking if needed or even for the last few k as long as I got round π€
I prepared really well, being extra carefull to stay hydrated and doing stretches & rolling in the few days prior...though I started with a cold on Thursday & was crossing everything it wouldn't cause an issue π€
Well this morning I woke feeling rested & apart from a mild sore throat & snuffly nose felt pretty well...so before I could dare to overthink, I drank some water, had a couple of bites of banana, a spoonful of honey, got kitted up, did some dynamic stretches, a last bit of rolling & got out the door π
And what a beautiful morning for a run, it started off so well, my legs felt loose, breathing was good, it certainly brought a smile to my face and let me hope maybe I could run the whole thing. With that in mind I decided to walk the few hills I'd encounter, to hopefully not overtire myself & I have to say it worked really well π
I'd expected to slow considerably in the last few k but in the end took them faster than expected as at 6k my watch told me my battery was low (clearly not quite as prepared as I thought π)...luckily I knew the route to 10k & there was a man walking his dog so I asked him the time, banked that along with my 6k time, so if it did die I'd be able to work out how long I'd taken when I got home π
I then proceeded to try to beat my watch battery, and though it's not something I'd recommend, it was a brilliant distraction π³ π
I completely forgot to worry if I was over-doing it & if I would make it to the end. In not thinking & just running (while regularly looking at my watch), I arrived home jubilant & amazingly pressed save just before my watch died π
I am absolutely shattered but to say I'm thrilled would be an understatement...thank you so much Linda for arranging this, & to all the wonderful folks on our fabulous HU running forums. Now I'm going for a much needed shower...that may be the smell of success but I'm not sure anyone but me would appreciate it π€
Included with my times are a fabulous pic my Aunty Bet sent me as it's my birthday weekend...I assume she's suggesting the drink after my run rather than during π
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Run46
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Well done Run46 on you brilliant 10k. The 10k & HM events have given us a great challenge. It's great news that you beat your watch battery too! I hope you have given yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. I love your picture. Enjoy your drink and Happy Birthday. ππ₯ Xx(Ps -are you considering the Cheshire 10k/hm in Sept? Or the Chester zoo 10k?) X
Thanks CSMN, fabulous addition to my birthday weekend, makes me feel though I may be older, I'm far from old π
I got rid of the car recently as it was barely being used during covid & became a costly front garden ornament...it means I haven't really considered any races but I do have a friend who recently got to 10k so you never know π
Love that pic! Happy Birthday to you π₯³ and what a great way to celebrate.
I do that thing too of trying to outrun my watch battery dying. Itβs equally frustrating and distracting but weirdly satisfying when you finish before the battery dies π
Well done on the run. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Great report, R46, and love the picture too. Sounds like you did pretty well there. I have also tried βrunning against the batteryβ and lost, so a double well done to you on that.
Awesome 10k Run46. You have reminded me to charge my watch up tonight! It is not holding its charge as well as it used toβ¦β¦it would probably say the same of me! ππππππ
Thanks BC66, defo get that watch charged...it luckily worked in my favour & added a bit of excitement to the run, but I'd rather not chance it again! Where would we be without out tech π€·ββοΈ
Happy birthday to you Run46 and what fabulous way to celebrate it, congratulations on completing your HU 10K in a time of 1:14:35, you should be very proud of yourself, I will be running the Healthunlocked 10K this coming Wednesday.
Thanks Sandra, it has been a pretty perfect birthday weekend...the highlights being my run, and a particularly good Italian pizza. I'd happily have both again ππ
What a fabulous run report and a fabulous run! You did an amazing job, especially given the cold and covid gremlins that I imagine started out with you. What a great run. and happy birthday too π
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