Weekly Running Update.. Going Longer!

in #runningproject4 months ago

I've been sticking to my two runs a week recently, but upped one of them to a slightly longer run.

I was really just feeling like going a bit longer last Sunday, so I hit my longer route and did an 8K, and then this Monday I did a 10K... building up probably unnecessarily gradually, but that's they way I roll, or run!

Last Sunday's 8K...

This was horribly cold and wet!

I headed out up the local circular 10K route (it's actually nearer 12 once you add on the 1 K between the start and my house) when it was raining, which was fine.

By the time I got to around 4.5K I turned back, thinking I'd walk the final K, always having intended to do just 8K, it's sort of half way between my usual 5K and the 10K I was building to.

However I ended up jogging the last K as it was so cold and wet even though I had three layers on.

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My poor old RonHill jacket as basically had it's days, good now for warmth, NOT waterproofing!

This Monday's 10K...

Overcast but warm for late December, and very enjoyable!

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I felt pretty good with this, took it easy. I had plenty of fuel as I'd polished off some curry from Saturday, left over to Sunday, and finished off a box of quality street, I probably had excess calories even after this run from the night before in fact!

I didn't do the usual circular, which is 12K total, but pealed off early which makes it around a 10K total distance, nice to have the option!

Other runs...

I also did a couple of my usual five Ks - I do these Tuesday or Weds and then the long run Sunday or Monday if I've had a long weekend.

I think it's time to up my game to three runs a week, although this will likely be after the Xmas week/ weekend!

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The weather can make long runs less fun. Just have to do what you can.

I'm guessing The Beefy Boys is not a veggie eatery.

Hahaha, not exactly, they are very popular around here though, but not especially cheep. They do have veggie options, at least I imagine they do!

I think you should also share the photos of the route you run.

I'll keep that in mind, if I ever pause for a break!

Yeah, sometimes the weather can just be against some of our activities but It's amazing how you still had to run.

It was fine when I set out but you have to do it whatever!

This shows that you usually have a long run
That’s really awesome!