Run/swim

[Mormor1]

I was inspired yesterday, after reading cheeky chipmunks post Bath half marathon account. I'd been trying to build up to a 2nd HM but weather and stuff has got in the way of consistent longer run increments. I've kept up with the 5-10k runs pretty regularly. Yesterday I thought I'd just go for a longer one and see how I felt. After 6k I reached the sea, so had a quick dip. I have to do that every time I run because when I heat up I start itching the dreaded hives. Then I got warm again on the next 9k so managed 15 in all. Does it count if you have a 10 minute break? Most of those 10minutes are spent trying to get dressed on a cold, windy beach with very cold hands impeding progress!I was pleased I'd done it, didn't feel particularly stiff, not more than normal anyway, and shall now do 2 shorter runs this week. So .... sometimes, not following the plan works! Thanks for all the inspiring accounts, they really help me to keep going.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Happy to have inspired you Mormor1 ! I love your dip in the sea break, and yes I’m sure that counts. Bet it was lovely, albeit chilly. 🥶

I’ve had a shameful morning so far. I’ve had an almond croissant and a glazed doughnut. I can’t keep using my HM run at the weekend as an excuse for much longer can I? 😂

[Mormor1 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Not too much longer! After my run yesterday I had a large piece of barn brack (fruit loaf flavored with whiskey and tea, from Ireland) then I went and did the shopping and had a big jam donut as a reward!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Mormor1]

ooh, lovely Barmbrack 😋And what about Veda??? I usually bring some home with me when I visit my mum 🥰

[Mormor1 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I e neva had Veda but it looks like a rather gluey UK equivalent! I make a brack as soon as I run out of the last.. which will be tomorrow as I've just polished off the last of the current one.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Mormor1]

Veda is a malt loaf and truly delicious 😊 Enjoy your loaf!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

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[Mormor1 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I'll definitely check it out. I did the virtual 10k during COVID. The virtual bit suits me as I always run alone preferring it that way.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

A quick dip? I march? I thought I was bonkers having a paddle... And of course it counts if you have a 10 minute break to have a dip and dress after

[Mormor1 Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks SueAR...it's the first winter I've swung in the sea , all the way through unless it's really rough. Especially in runs it cools me down which helps with the hives. So glad it still counts as a complete run.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Mormor1]

I might try it next year, build up to it from the summer but that north sea is cold

[Mormor1 Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes, you definitely have to just keep going from when the sea is warmer. I think the water temp is about 6c now, Which is warmer than most mornings! What makes the difference is if there is a cold wind so you actually get colder trying to let clothes back in. I wear wet suit socks instead of ordinary when I start off.. saves the faff of getting them in at the sea!

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

It definitely counts if you have a little break. You still ran a HM . And threw in a swim. All you need now is to get a cycle in too.

[Mormor1 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Haha, only 9miles Dexy, but on the way. So glad it still counts including the swim break.

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

whoops. 9 miles is great !

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

It definitely counts ... that's a 15k run with additional cross training. Count? It was over and beyond 💪

[Doris8]

Well done, you’re brave going in the sea. 2 degrees here this morning.

[RiceAndPeas Marathon]

Fantastic! It definitely counts if you stop for 10 minutes. In fact I think going for a dip in the cold sea halfway through means it counts double. You are a very hardy individual!👏👏👏

[Mormor1 Half Marathon in reply to RiceAndPeas]

Thank you RiceandPeas....it's keeping going in the Autumn that's the trick. And that I live only 4.5k from the east coast and I can get straight into deep water.