13 km Run on a Beautiful October Day

[Dexy5]

Hello Running Buddies, I haven’t posted since the New Forest 10K so I thought I’d better give you an update.

it’s only 2 weeks 3 days until the 10 mile Great South Run, and since the NFM 10k I have only run one long 11k training run . I tried a 12k run last Friday, but it got delayed and when I left the house with UTS in the afternoon I knew I wouldn’t be able to run 12k. At just over 6k I sent UTS on his way and ended up doing 8k just so I could get home! My heart just wasn’t in it. Lots of things going on since then meant today was the day to get out and run.

it was cloudy when I left home but took sunglasses as sun was forecast. I set up NRC 99:59 guided run , and with that and a shuffled playlist I was entertained and motivated. I ran into the wind towards the Hayling Island Ferry, and then turned to come back along the promenade . Continuing under the trees, along Ladies Mile, around the Skate Park and back into the wind along the prom again

I have been doing daily physio exercises to fix a piriformis problem on my left side and was really pleased that that and a recent (painful) sports massage seem to have done the trick. But at around 10k I had a slight twinge in my right knee. I obviously need to exercise my right side now to make it as strong as the left. i managed to walk it out and got running again.

The sun had come out early in the run, lots of runners were about and you know the majority of them will be running the GSR as they say hello or raise a hand. At around 11k my feet started burning and I remembered I was wearing the same socks I wore at the GSR last year, when the same thing happened after about 12k. Note to self,: wear thinner socks next time. So a bit of run/walking followed and a loo stop so I felt I should go further than my 12k target and kept going to 13k. It’s certainly not fast but I ran just under 1:45 so at least I have got a few more miles under my belt.

It really was a beautiful day, and I can say my heart was definitely in this one. It was hard at the end but I do feel a little step closer now. Sorry, my photo is being rejected again!

Now for High 5 and my physio exercises before a shower.

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

A big congratulations to you Dexy5 on running 13 K in preparation for your Great South Run on Sunday 20th October, you ran it very well and I am sure UTS will be very proud of you✅🏃

So far this year I haven't ran any more than 10K , ten altogether, #11 this coming Sunday, however, I might run The Great South Run virtually that same day, I haven't ran 10 miles since October last year so the one time this year may be a good idea, certainly I wish all the best for Sunday 20th October.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you AlMorr . I do find the step up from 10k to 16k quite hard, and I’ve usually done a lot more running by this stage. But I hope to get one more long one in next week and I’m confident I will get around even if I don’t run it all.

That will be nice to know you are running virtually with us on the 20th.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Good luck Al! Having virtual runners alongside will help things along 😀🏃‍♂️

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

✅🏃

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

You will be ready for 10 miles just in time I reckon Dexy5. Early autumn has returned up here! Blue sky, warm breeze and no rain!! All of that wintry weather has gone . Little 6k today which went fine.🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 for the big day.

On photographs, I have had problems with rejections since I bought an iPhone 15. I am always been told that I have exceeded limits.

I have found a workaround so that I can post smaller pics, but it is a nuisance.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

By the skin of my teeth Beachcomber66 !

I haven’t changed my phone so I wonder if HU has done something to the site. I have reported it to them as it did it a few weeks ago , and then was sorted out. I wonder if it’s just iPhones.

It was so nice to be out in the lovely weather with the waves crashing on the beach at high tide.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Just hang on to that weather Dexy5!! My training shirt is now in the post…getting close !🙂

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

It would be lovely to have this weather for the next few weeks. I shall do the sun dance 💃🏾

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Excellent; maybe we need to deploy cheekychipmunks too 🧙🏻⚡️

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

Nah, cheekychipmunks will want to do a rain dance 😂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

😂 So she was to blame for the January through June deluge! 🌈☔

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

oooh I bet! Fabulous 🌊

Well done on your run 😀👏

It was decent here weather wise yesterday. Not getting wet is such a boon 😇

[Katnap Marathon]

It is always useful to get a reminder of what works and what doesn't. Thinner socks! A good training run Dexy5 😺👍

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Katnap]

Yes these socks are fine for 10k, but after that , no way! A shame because I like the extra padding on my soles. Next run will be in the thin socks for sure.

[Oldgirlruns 10 Miles]

Well done Dexy, glad to hear the motivation was back. Now, get going in those thinner socks, you don’t want blisters on the Big Day!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Would you believe, I’ve never had blisters from running? I think my feet just overheated, a bit like when I wore rental ski boots.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Fab distance Dexy - sounds like you are right on track for 20th and GSR!💪👏

I had a bit of break in training due to stuff at home, including covid. Hoping for a similar distance tomorrow.🙂🤞

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Sandraj39]

It would have been nice to run all the distance Sandraj39 , but I’ve got to accept that the injuries I’ve had have have slowed my training.

Good luck for you tomorrow. Are running the GSR too ?

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

That’s the plan at the moment Dexy but will see how my next 2 long runs go. Still coughing post-covid 🙄 but it’s definitely not on my chest and hasn’t bothered me on my runs. Gets worse after talking all day at school!🤣 Back at 10k last week so hoping to step it up in time…🤞

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

I found running was good for a hacking cough It opens up the airways 😀🏃‍♀️

I hope you’re soon back firing on all cylinders 💪😀👍

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Well done Dexy - perfect conditions for that today. A relief to have completed it I'm sure!👏

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to JonathanP]

Oh it is a relief Jonathan ; I was getting quite worried about finding the time to get this run in . I am sorry that you won’t be able to do it with us this year . But 2025 will still be there waiting for you,

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to Dexy5]

Yes so am I - very frustrating! Ironic that it was my 13k run a couple of weeks ago, aimed at increasing my distance towards 10 miles, that set my ankle off. Still as you say, there's always next year!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to JonathanP]

😢

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

What a good long run Dexy, good to know you can and good to know your heart was in it.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes , wanting to do it definitely makes a difference SueAppleRun . The sunshine certainly helped.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Dexy5]

We had 3 days of rain and then today was lovely pretty much all day, it really does make a difference

[misswobble Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

when you feel the warmth of the sun on your skin it feels lovely. Happy days 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator]

A beautiful run in some beautiful sun... HUGE well done to you! Nearly time for your lovely run...

Well done you!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Floss, the missing photo shows bright blue skies with white boats floating in Langstone Harbour.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Well done Dexy, that is a great distance to tick off before the GSR. And great news that the Piriformis behaved. Such a relief 🙂

I had to have a couple of attempts to load a photo the other day but eventually it went through, so I think they’re still having issues by the sound of it.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you IP. Brett has responded so hopefully it can be fixed. It doesn’t seem to accept my photos in the correct format, despite it being from my photo library as always.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Irishprincess]

I’ve done it by making it a pic collage. 🙂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Gorgeous ❤️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Now that's a great run to have in your pocket ahead of the GSR. Your diligence is paying off, well done 🥰

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda. I hope your running is going well now.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

It's on a bit of a knife edge still Dexy, but with a few tweaks (and painkillers!) I now hope to do Victoria half 🤞

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Excellent! Fingers crossed 🤞

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Currently carb loading in Vancouver airport. I may be getting ahead of myself 😍

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Never too early

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Great run Dexy. Having got to 13k, you will easily complete GSR and in a good time too if you did 1.45 😃 Sorry I won’t be there this year either ☹️ Just for info I managed my photo last week (iPhone 12)

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Sandie1961]

My next (and last long run before GSR) will involve a different pair of socks, so hopefully will be better at the end.

Yes I’m on an iPhone 12 too, and also posted photos last week . It’s just baffling. I finally got around it by making it a pic collage. 😂

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Bizarre!

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Well done Dexy5 that sounds a good run! I reckon you'll be fine for the GSR 💪😊👌🏃‍♀️xxx

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Ali, I’m certainly feeling more confident now , and glad I’ve been reminded of the socks not to wear.

😂