The workouts are useful and nice because we stay healthy and fit and we enjoy the scenic routes. However I miss the competitions and the beautiful days spent in the towns where the running races are organized.
For this reason I made the decision to participate in a virtual 5k Parkrun every Saturday.
After 2 virtual races run near my hometown, yesterday I have run 5k by the Bolsena lake in Capodimonte.
I think that in the near future I will have to skip some virtual 5K to recover (Stefano is getting older).
This was my 3rd one in a row (I mean on saturday) and every time I am slower.
I ran the 1st in 26:36, the 2nd in 26:53 and the 3rd (yesterday) in 26:59.
Are you participating in any virtual run? Which is your favorite distance in this kind of race?
So happy that you can run at the lake again!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is really a beautiful and quiet place.
DeleteThats a beautiful lake that you can run again. Hopefully not much longer you wil be able to runs in smaller groups, time will tell. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
ReplyDeleteUsually I run alone but I miss a lot the running races.
DeleteI have already skipped the race that I had in program this year in Dublin and many others here in Italy.
Hello, what beautiful scenic views to have on your run! I feel happy just to get outdoors and walk. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Indeed it is a beautiful post to run and ... to live.
DeleteI am doing a bunch of virtual runs too. They keep me motivated to get out there and I am not really keeping track of time right now. Just trying to stay moving. Glad to read you are able to get out more and enjoy your running
ReplyDeleteThe virtual runs are a good solution to keep us motivated. Other solutions are the scenic routes by the sea/lake or through the country.
DeleteYou probably know I have been doing the 5K's as well. While I am not "racing" them, I am trying to run them strong...like a tempo run of sorts. I had a couple of "slower" ones early on, but was improving each week until last Monday's run. Oh well...I'm not giving them up ;-) They have been my speedwork the past eight weeks.
ReplyDeleteThe 5k's are a good way to make the speedworks. In june I will try 1 or 2 10k too.
DeleteWow! You are speedy. And consistent. I did a series of virtual 5Ks in April. They were fun and gave me an excuse to run faster than I normally would in a training run but still not the same as a real race. I miss the competition and excitement.
ReplyDeleteYou are right the virtual are not the same as a real race. In the real we have more motivation and it's easy to be faster (the competition helps a lot).
DeleteGreat job on the virtual 5ks! It is hard to keep getting faster because we need more recovery time. It is so beautiful there! It's finally warming up here.
ReplyDeleteAnd yesterday I had to stop my workout because I was tired again after the virtual.
DeleteIt's warm there, so now you can enjoy more your runs.
The location looks very beautiful!! I'm doing a virtual distance race, but I'm in no shape for any speedwork soon, so I'm skipping the 5Ks for a while! I'm enjoying the downtime of not putting any time pressures on my running. For now :)
ReplyDeleteRunning is amazing. We can enjoy it in every way. No putting pressure is a wonderful oppurtunity to enjoy the landscapes and to appreciate the pleasure of running.
Deletei ride my bike for pleasure only, i never race on foot or on my bike!!
ReplyDeletei would say that no matter your time, it is good you are getting exercise!!! very pretty images!!!
I also ride my bike for pleasure. I am too scared for racing.
DeleteYou inspired me to sign up for a virtual 10k next month!
ReplyDeletePlease do it! If you like to enter an italian virtual race please let me know.
DeleteWhat A Beautiful Location - Whats Happening These Days - U Good??
ReplyDeleteCheers
What a beautiful run/view! I've been doing a few virtual 5K's here and there but nothing too consistent. Just mainly trying to keep up the motivation to run! Hope you are doing well!
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