parkrun #151: Run for cake

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@steevc just finished a 9.01km run, that lasted for 62 minutes.
This run helped steevc burn 665.0 calories.

Description from Strava:
Another nice morning as I set off for parkrun at Henlow Bridge Lakes. I jogged most of the way there to warm up. We had Shefford Runners doing a takeover so they did a lot of the volunteer roles as well as bringing along their Couch To 5k graduates.

As usual I met up with some regulars at the start, but once we set off it is each for themselves as we each have our own pace. It was a little crowded to start with so I had to work my way through the crowd and find my pace.

I did not get overtaken too much and I did pass some people as well as lapping a few. I went for it at the end. I was slightly disappointed to be a little slower than last week, but I was just about in the top quarter.

The Shefford Runners brought cake for everyone so I had a slice. I often say that I run so I can eat cake. Life has to be enjoyable.

I did not stick around as we were going out so I had to get home and showered. We have been helping a friend sort his house out so I was filling a skip with various rubbish. We went for lunch at a Toby Carvery. I do not go to those often as I do not eat meat, but they had a few veggie options and then you help yourself to vegetables. We did look at eating at a nearby garden centre, but their cafe was all booked up for lunch.

There are a lot of fireworks going off tonight as the Guy Fawkes, aka bonfire night, celebrations continue.

I plan to run again tomorrow when I would like to go further. I have not decided on a route yet.

Enjoy your weekend and run free!

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Keep going, you're smashing your training at the moment and getting stronger every day.
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This Weeks Leader Board(Top 5):

  1. @navidjahanshahi - 7678.0 Calories Burned
  2. @argon - 4821.0 Calories Burned
  3. @dannewton - 4758.0 Calories Burned
  4. @run.vince.run - 4330.0 Calories Burned
  5. @wahacoce - 3537.0 Calories Burned
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I'm sure I will receive no plaudits calories consumed but maybe next week shall be better!
I shall learn more about Strava as it seems a great way to build in accountability, although I do not foresee occupying the top 5 anytime soon 🤣

Well done to those who are seeing the great benefits in action + accountability 👏🚀

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Gongrats! 9km is a piece of cake for you!

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I'm not sure if I burned off enough calories for the cake, but I think I earned it.

!BEER

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Nice going Steve, I often read your run-posts and think, why not me? They do provide inspiration, in case ya ever wonder!

I seem to remember you saying we were of a very similar age and I gottagottagotta follow your lead a little, I certainly don't have 9k in me right now, but honestly, I would take 1 as a win right now. Illness forced out the impetus provided by my previous job and I am READY to start upping my fitness a little at a time.

I'm citing no clichés about marathons, single steps and certainly no Roger Bannister metaphors right now, but who knows where one could go with a little inspiration and that inner voice providing a compelling call to action?

Keep up the awesome level of self accountability and rolemodelship, (fairly certain that's not a word!!!) although you likely do it for very different reasons.

Thanks for the prod in the right direction Sir! 🙏😎

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If I inspire anyone to get fitter then that is amazing. I started running in my mid 40s and it's been a while now, so I would expect to be able to run a long way now. I still don't feel ready for a marathon, but then I would have to do a lot of training for that.

I do these posts to motivate myself, but others seem to enjoy them. Now I do quite enjoy running as a way to get outside and explore.

You have to ease into any form of exercise. The Couch to 5k programme is supposed to be good as you mix walking and running to start with. I was improvising when I started and 1km wore me out back then.

!BEER

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Improvising sounds perfect, I think. When people take on 'off the peg', routines, I often think mix it up a little, if some stuff is enjoyable, build around it, but maybe scale up to the less enjoyable or find alternatives that work for you.

I was a little self deprecating above (it's a British thing, I'm sure) I started to move for longer spells a few months ago, bought one of those watches just to be mindful of my steps or lack thereof, gradually built up to walking more, a return to previous illness restrictions grounded me a little, but I am ready to start over, actually, I think I prefer resume building up again.

I believe this post was meant to appear today, just in time for subconscious pondering before the blank slate of another Monday. Have a fab week Steve!

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