Running thread Number 17N

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Last thread is nearly full so here is a new one.
All runners are welcome, regardless of age, experience, speed, distance etc. Just join in and chat about all things running.
The numbers in bold at the bottom of posts are the total we have run together that month, so just add your numbers as you go.

UnaOfStormhold I’m nearly at Glasgow. I only count my runs for that one. I’m also doing Route 66 which I count runs and bike rides as it’s 2000 miles

@Irunforme you are definitely getting to the beautiful bit - I'd sort of given up on motorway screenshots but they have been much more worth looking at since Loch Lomond! I started Lejog in September a few weeks after finishing C25k and definitely wasn't getting in enough running miles at the time, but I am doing more than double now so it should work out. I don't cycle much at the moment so I decided Route 66 would be a bit too much, maybe next year if I manage to keep increasing my mileage!

7.6 miles today. Just randomly felt good so kept picking up the pace meaning I did the last 5km in 22.5 mins. Was a very pleasant surprise but still won’t be pushing speed for a while yet.

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5 miles of more trails yesterday. Rest day eating Easter eggs today!

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Nice work @Amaura, 22 minutes for 5k is fantasy speed for me!
Nice steady half-marathon run for me, didn’t push pace, just enjoyed the countryside. Now for chocolate!

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3 miles to add for me from Thursday and 5 miles today. The Grumbly Foot made its presence felt on Thursday so today I jeffed my run at 2 minds running to 1.30 walking. It did seem to help manage the grumbles so I might stick with jeffing for a few weeks with the possibility of jeffing the marathon too - I’ll have to see how things go. I must admit that it did make for a lovely relaxed run this morning though.

@Amaura 5k in 22 minutes - bloody hell woman, that’s like superhero speeds to me! 😯

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@amaura bloody hell that is super speedy. My fastest ever was 27 something.

6 miles to add from this morning, a slow plod with my friend. I am weary from running this week, 41km, the most ever.

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Wow that's fast !
My PB is 31 minutes.
I'm doing half marathon training and those of you who run these distances make it sound so easy but I'm not feeling it's going to be for me !

I think I’d die if I did a 5k in 22 minutes. Well done amaura
schoolcook you will get there and be proud of yourself when you do. I have run a few half marathons but I have to say my preferred distance is between 6 - 10 miles. I’m definitely not one of those people who goes - I think I’ll just do a half marathon today!!
Nice run this morning. The child was at sports training so I enjoyed the different scenery
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Sounds like there has been some good trail running this weekend

@schoolcook it’s not easy for anyone (it never gets easy, you just accept it quicker). For me good runs, where it all clicks and feels nice, come about once a month 😂

Thanks all, it was a genuine surprise as I really have been Mrs 9:30 min/mile for nearly all my runs. What’s even nicer is my leg doesn’t hurt today.

Did a 19 mile walk with DD so absolutely knackered but nothing to add to the total. Recovery week thankfully beckons.

Ah that's good to hear thanks both !

Happy Easter!
Reporting a 4m yesterday and 21m today. Normally do my long runs with a friend and This was on my own so felt a bit harder, but good to know I can.

@IRun4Me - 6-10m may be your sweet spot distance now but you might find it gets longer as you get comfortable with the distance.

@Amaura - that is a fast 5k especially as part of a run. I wonder what you could do if you properly focussed on it? I guess you’re proof that easy running does really help if you’ve been doing lots of runs at 9.30min mile. That’s my automatic pace too!

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I doubt it purpleraindeer I’m happy with my shorter runs I don’t have the time or inclination to do long runs regularly. I did a marathon 3 years ago and that was fine. I’m really quite happy with my hour out with the dog away from the world. Especially the older I get!!

Morning everyone. Logging 7.5 miles over two runs since Saturday - hoping my knee can handle the extra run + extra mile this week!

Lovely weather and relaxing last few days - hope everyone is enjoying the break/chocolate.

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Did a few hill repeats towards my club challenge - feeling my legs today!

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A freezing cold short windy run this morning and a much warmer run on Saturday.

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Chilly run in the snow this morning, the weather forecast promises it’ll be gone by lunchtime so here’s hoping.

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Cold run which seemed to have a headwind all the way. But the sun was shining.
Come back spring!!
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8 miles this morning. Weather was truly stupendous, and I was really looking forward to it, but for some reason it was probably the hardest run I have done in years. . Felt like I had nothing in the tank at all, and even stopped after the planned 13km even though I was a km from home, and I never do that.

Lack of carbs yesterday maybe? Legs still tired from all the running last week?

Will have a couple of days off now, as having more of my leg cut and stitches out in today, so will see how my next one goes.

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Yikes @Iamblossom your leg sounds a bit painful. Hope it goes ok.

Really struggled to get out the door today as felt a bit tired. But was a lovely (if a bit cold) run with almost wintery sunshine. Was glad I got out in the end but am wondering whether I’ve now just stored up more tiredness for tomorrow.

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Thanks purplereindeer, it's a mole I had cut out a few weeks ago that they now want to cut a bit more of the skin around it off, which is a bit annoying. But better to be thorough.

lamblossom hope your operation goes well and you are back running soon.

A cold run this morning, wish I had taken my gloves!

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Hello, I hope you don’t mind me popping on to ask a question of more experienced runners. I’m new to running, two months in, and have been loving it. Worked up to being able to do 5k easily and a 10K at a push on a Sunday in an okay time (1.09).

I’ve just had to abort a run at 2.5k which I was practically walking. I’m shocked as u was doing really well and have my eye on a half marathon at Xmas time! I didn’t feel sluggish or anything, but just sort of conked out!

How often does this happen to you? How do you come back from it?

It's normal for some runs just not to be right - could be an illness coming on, tiredness from a previous run, nutrition or hydration not right, time of the month or a combination of these. I wouldn't worry about it, just go out again and see what happens.