Morning Run - Smoothly does it

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I just finished a 6.964km running that lasted about 0hh:40mm:11ss !

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Another day, another run. Even if I feel a bit stiff and achy I try to get out there. I had a quick stretch before I went. It is overcast and not too warm, so that suits me.

It was the usual run up West Drive to Fairfield with the clockwise loop. Not that I was setting records on that segment today. I took it fairly steady up the hill to leave me something for when I got to the top and so I could keep a reasonable pace all the way.

The graph on the first page of each Strava outing tends to be very spikey, but they also have a smoothed out version. I was not actually stopping and starting or even really sprinting. It generally seems that I am quickest around the fourth kilometer.

There were a few other runners out, but nobody I know. I did nod to the guy who runs the chip shop. He is often standing out front in the morning. To be honest I have not bought from him in a while. We have not been having fish and chips too often and tend to go to the one that is slightly nearer.

It is a shame to see so many discarded facemasks around. I try to avoid using the disposable ones for the rare times I need one.

On the way back I was getting some twinges in my right foot, but it is not too bad. The run was pretty average compared to those I have been doing on that route. If it can stay dry for a while I will look to run over the fields for a change.

Run free and stay well.

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Do you run with a facemask on?

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No. There would be no real point as there are not many people around and it might make it harder to breath. The rules say they are only really required indoors and that may get relaxed soon. I will still be cautious around crowds though.

!BEER

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Oh okay. That makes sense. I tried cycling with it once and it was horrible.

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I know people in more polluted places have been wearing masks for years. I saw it in Poland when I went to Steemfest and even in London. Some masks may be better for exercising, but the air is not too bad around here.

I'm not sure the Engage bot is running lately.

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Nice one. just an advice if I may, it is much better and safer that you do stretch after the running session, you want to relax your muscles after not before.
Before it is good to do articulation mobility

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Thanks for that. I really ought to read up on this stuff, but you see conflicting views on stretching. I do try to loosen up a bit before I run, but then I start off gently anyway.

!PIZZA

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Looks like you did about twice what I did this morning! Nice job on your run. I have been skipping the mask lately. Since we are fully vaccinated the restrictions have been dropped quite a bit. Even here at school things are more lax now. I agree with you about the disposable masks all over the place. It is horrible.

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I would still wear a mask in stores or on public transport, but I was socialising with my musician friends ourdoors at the weekend and nobody was wearing one. I think most of us are vaccinated anyway.

This 7km run is becoming a regular for me and it's about the right length for a good workout. There's a fair bit of running uphill to make it harder.

!BEER

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That uphill stuff gets me every time :)

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Our local hills are fairly gentle, but it's still good training. I'm happy I can run all the way up. It goes up about 30m over a kilometre. Easier coming down of course.

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