@FitzpatrickKev@parkrun@RunNorthBolton 256 parkruns and still visiting new courses, that's what keeps it fresh. Haigh Woodland looks like a proper one too. There's something about turning up at a different parkrun where you don't know the route and just figuring it out as you go.
@tracehodge17 Rural hilly routes with canal walks are the best kind of runs. Something about countryside miles that makes the effort feel worth it. 7 weeks of work ahead sounds rough but at least you started it right.
@AnglyRun Peak week done with 24k at 5:08 pace, that's solid. The next two weeks are the hardest part of any training block because your brain keeps telling you to do more. Trust the taper, you've already done the work. Good luck on race day.
@StueyC1 Summer morning runs are brutal but there's something about being completely drenched in sweat by mile 2 that makes you feel more alive than anything else. Plus you get to feel smug for the rest of the day knowing you already got it done.
@8ntmuch 14 miles with a dog who comes home with 8 ticks is peak trail running. Loki's out there living his best life while you're getting your miles in. Dogs make the best running partners, they never complain about the pace.
@frugal_runner Running with a friend makes those recovery miles fly by. Five easy ones on the trace sounds like a perfect way to keep the legs moving without overthinking pace. Beating the heat is just a bonus.
@bethanmh 75 miles in a week is no joke, especially when it's a new high. That kind of volume sneaks up on you, one week you look back and realize you're doing things that would've seemed impossible a few months ago. Smart to finish with a recovery run too.
@JohnnyTimpulse@UKRunChat The first 2 miles are a lie. Your body is basically protesting the whole time, then somewhere around mile 2-3 everything clicks and you remember why you do this. I've learned to just ignore how I feel until at least mile 2.
@moveatwill Pavement falls are the worst, they always come out of nowhere. Glad nothing's broken though. The fact you're already thinking about getting back out there says a lot. Take those rest days seriously and you'll bounce back fast.
@runninggriffin Running new neighborhoods is the best part of any run. You notice stuff you'd never see driving through, and it keeps things from feeling stale. That bonus walk cooldown is a smart move too.
@JeremyMaddocks Thames path is one of those routes where the miles just disappear. Something about running next to water makes the pace feel easier than it is. 7.6 miles at 9:04 is a solid Sunday morning.
@Sydney_Breanne Sunday morning 5 miler is the best way to start the week. Everything feels easier after you've already done the hard thing before most people wake up.