Morning Run: Long and winding

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steevc just finished a 14.69km run, that lasted for 84 minutes.
This run helped steevc burn 1063.0 calories.


Description from Strava:
It was a bit misty this morning, but not too cold. I set off with an idea for a route in mind, but it changed as I went on.

I was heading to Stotfold, but decided to take the track across the fields towards Astwick and then into the back of Stotfold. Then I noticed a path I had not taken before. This led me to a big common with various tracks to check out. There were a few dog walkers there. At one point I saw a bridge across a stream, but it turned out to be fenced off, so I carried on and eventually emerged on a road I do know.

Then I headed out on the Norton road, but turned off to pick up the track that is part of the Letchworth parkrun. 'Carnage Corner' was not looking too churned up despite recent rain. That is a long uphill stretch and was one of several parts I walked. It looks like preparations are being made for some building on the fields around the recreation ground. That will be a shame.

On the rec there were some soccer games going on. Just after that I spotted my friend Graeme coming the other way. We quite often seem to meet on our long runs. He had just climbed the big hill that I got to run down. I have to control my speed as you could easily trip there as your legs go too fast. The path after the stream at the bottom was not too muddy and I managed a personal best on that little climb (called My Lovely Horse on Strava).

I did a lap of Fairfield before heading back to Arlesey, but my legs had had enough by then. parkrun on a Saturday takes a lot out of me, but I think these longer runs help my endurance and I take it a bit easier to chill out.

As usual I have things to do in the house and garden today. Enjoy your Sunday.


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https://www.strava.com/activities/8110474442

About the Athlete: Older guy trying to keep fit, but still hope to go quicker.

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Hello dear friend @steevc good day
When you go out for a run, it is very common that we do not respect the route that we had proposed, one has a general idea of where the race will be, but for some reason we always find a detour
Enjoy the work in the garden

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I'm running for fun on my own, so I have that freedom? Enjoy your day.

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You're smashing your training at the moment and getting stronger every day.
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Sounds like a very pleasant run - you have great comsistency!

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This is why I'm happy not to live in a city. I saw some horse riders out and it seems one was the missus :) They were too far off to tell.

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but my legs had had enough by then. parkrun on a Saturday takes a lot out of me

It probably does, especially if you are pushing hard for the parkrun yesterday

Its the reason I've stopped doing the parkrun again, I want to focus more on the 'longer' weekend run

You've still set a pretty reasonable pace for 'taking it easy' 😉

!PIZZA

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Today was a mix of pace with some walking. parkrun is my benchmark, so I want to keep doing it. I am not really intending to enter lots of other events. I will just do what I feel able to and not worry too much about running a lot further.

!PIZZA

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Great work. 2 solid runs for the weekend. Always fun finding new paths and checking out where they lead. Part of the fun.

I have been sick again this past 2 weeks and my chest is still not 100% to run. Missing my endorphins!

!LUV

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Get well soon!

When you can run a bit further it opens up new possibilities for exploring. I just don't want to have to get in the car to go for a run.

!BEER

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Thanks man.

I hear you. I'm the same. Lazy to drive too run... Nice sometimes, but lame to do it all the time.

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