...and another HU10 race report

[Week7]

Firstly, thanks to all those involved for all the organisation and inspirational race posts. My running has been taking a back seat for the last couple of weeks and it was really FOMO that got me out of the door!!

I originally planned to run on Sunday. Got up at 6 for some cereal and then decided the body was not "feeling it" and went out for a lovely walk/carry with little old dog instead.

So... Monday morning came.

I set off with my jelly beans and comedy podcasts plodding along. It felt tough .It was very warm and my legs were heavy heavy heavy. Things didn't really improve but bizarrely I still really enjoyed the battle. Realising that it was going to be tough anyway I climbed a few stiles and ran/walked some previously unexplored and definitely underused footpaths.

I returned home with very achy feet-not sure why- itchy fingers and legs from the long grass and a big smile on my face.

No way would I have done 10 miles without the HU10 event. Thanks again !!!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

You're a superstar! To run 10 miles when you're not really feeling it, when the legs are heavy and the temperatures are high, takes a lot of determination (you call it FOMO, but it's pure determination really 🥰). Congratulations on a great run 👏👏👏

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

”I returned home ……. with a big smile on my face”

Surely that’s what it’s all about 🙂

Well done 👍

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks-(nearly) always !!!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Is it just me, or does 10 miles plus leave everyone feeling ravenous? Maybe I should think about Jelly Beans!! Whatever; so glad you got out there for your 10 miler Week7; great that you enjoyed it. I have spent a chunk of yesterday and today de-knotting tight muscles and easing off complaining joints. Worth it though……🙂

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Oh yes-mini Jelly beans provide me with a little boost. The lunch out with a friend after helped too! I hope your muscles are easing now.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

Thanks Week7. My swim today should help, provided our coach doesn’t have the equivalent of a sub 60 minute 10k in mind. Stretches after swimming seem to be good though. Jelly beans and swimming won’t work sadly 🙂

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Hope the swim went well- Yep jelly beans would dissolve in the water!!!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

Back stroke, crawl, then breast stroke and but of diving to top it off …..I need food!!

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Cake!!!!!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

I wish! “Pre diabetic” 🙄 . I did wolf a giant scone after my 10 miler ….needed to balance out calorie deficit!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Wonderful report, tough but you did it! Super well done ✅

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks. Tough but enjoyable!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Yay W7, you did it! I know all about FOMO and it’s a powerful thing! Congratulations on your 10 miles! 🎉🥰🏅👊💪🏃‍♀️❤️

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks. Yep FOMO is what keeps me going so that I can justify being part of these lovely chats!!!Hope the Cheeky running dynasty are all well !

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

All happy in the Cheeky gang today thanks! We have a wedding day amongst us (middle daughter), so very excited! ❤️

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Exciting!!!! Best wishes to your daughter and your new in-law !!

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done on tackling the 10 miler! 😀💪👏. Congratulations 🎉🏅

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thanks

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

What a lot going on there and you did it! 👏🏃🏻‍♀️ I wonder which comedy podcasts you enjoy? Legs were heavy heavy heavy oh dear! I wonder why that was. Really enjoyed the battle - well done to you! Previously unexplored always something I enjoy and then a big smile! This sounds like lots of ticks on a runner's bingo card! Congratulations to you 🎉👏🏁🏅🏃🏻‍♀️

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks. I usually listen to a variety from the comedy selection on BBC SOUNDS such as episodes of "Sorry I haven't a Clue" , "No such thing as a Fish " and "You're DeadToMe" Basically anything that makes me chuckle as I plod!

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

I shall have to see if they give me a chuckle. Plodding with chuckles sounds good to me. 😊

[Jools2020 Half Marathon]

Well done for your 10 miles! That is a long way to run when you’re not feeling it, but you still did it. 👏👏👏👍

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks. I set off telling myself that I was going to cover 10 miles walk or run or any combination of the 2 - much nicer than doing all the cleaning which I should do on my non work day!

[GTFC Marathon]

Fantastic Week7 you've done it 🎯✅