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  • I ๐Ÿƒ my 9-in-60 2/5 in rain, hail and thunder. Luckily, it wasnโ€™t raining ๐Ÿธ or Iโ€™d expected the end of days.

    A pathway lined with wooden fences leads through a grassy area toward a tower, under a cloudy sky, with a Garmin overlay showing run data.
  • I want to ๐Ÿƒ more distance in an hour, or IOW, faster. I should be able to do 5 consecutive easy runs of 9 km in an hour before I advance to doing 10 km easy running sessions. Today was 9-km-in less-than-60-minutes (shortened as: 9-in-60) number 1 out of 5.

    A graffiti-covered underpass is surrounded by greenery, with Hardlopen displayed alongside distance, time, and pace metrics.
  • My first ๐Ÿƒ after being vaccinated ๐Ÿ’‰ with AstraZeneca. I had a head wind in the first half. On my way back home it went like clockwork with the wind in my back. The pouring rain didnโ€™t bother me, since I could empty my head after two stressful days of pain and recovery.

    A grand white building is surrounded by lush trees and gardens decorated with flower arrangements, with fitness metrics like distance, time, and pace displayed.
  • Early bird catches the worm, so to speak. Todayโ€™s ๐Ÿƒ was easy enough and I felt good, despite too short a night. I suppose Iโ€™m a bit anxious because of the vaccination ๐Ÿ’‰ shot later today.

    A paved running path surrounded by greenery and trees under a partly cloudy sky, with distance, time, and pace stats displayed.
  • Tomorrow Iโ€™ll get my first ever COVID-19 vaccination, so I want to remain as fit as possible. Todayโ€™s ๐Ÿƒ proved yet again that I am. ๐Ÿ’‰

    A peaceful forest scene with a path and sunlight filtering through the trees, accompanied by running statistics in Dutch.
  • With 12 โ„ƒ it was a bit chilly at first, but nice after a few minutes of ๐Ÿƒ I went a slightly different route and had to wait for quite some commuters in cars, who obviously werenโ€™t working from home. Anyway, lovely run atโ€”for me right nowโ€”a decent pace.

    A wooded trail leads to a peaceful pond, with running stats overlaying the scene.
  • After a (needed and deserved) rest day I ran again 9 km. While the highway was rather busy, where I ๐Ÿƒ there was little traffic.

    A thatched-roof house with a fence in front is surrounded by greenery under a cloudy sky, with workout statistics overlaid.
  • I did a run-walk-run of 20 km, 16 km ๐Ÿƒ and 4 km๐Ÿšถ๐ŸผAfterwards I had to stretch to relieve the muscle soreness. I took a snapshot every 5 km, where ever I was.

    A serene forest path is lined with leafy trees under a clear blue sky.A dirt path in a forested area features a large puddle surrounded by lush green trees and vegetation.A rural road lined with trees and a grassy area, alongside a trash bin and a building in the background.A roundabout with bicycle and pedestrian paths is situated in a suburban area with houses and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

  • I could feel this was the 5th4th consecutive day of ๐Ÿƒ This is when some need motivation to continue. Nature wasnโ€™t helping either, with several hissing geese with chicks I had to give a wide berth, which is amusing, considering I was running around a body of water.

    A path along a grassy embankment with a sky overhead displays running statistics and motivational text.
  • With 17 โ„ƒ it was a bit tougher to ๐Ÿƒ coming from Winter temperatures. Still, I somehow managed to run an hour.

    A tree-lined path is seen, with running data showing a distance of 9.01 km, time of 1:04:04, and a pace of 7:06 min/km.
  • Todayโ€™s ๐Ÿƒ contained slaloming ๐ŸŒ ๐ŸŒ a dilapidated fortress guarded by lots of geese in the court, and goslings with mama goose hissing at me. So, the usual ๐Ÿ˜Š

    A large bird with outstretched wings stands on grassy terrain near a body of water, with text overlay displaying running stats.
  • With 16 โ„ƒ it actually feels like Spring and lovely weather for ๐Ÿƒ I saw some with Winter coat walking the dog, coat open.

    A scenic outdoor path with grassy fields and trees is overlaid with running statistics including distance, calories, and time.
  • After a rest day I had problems keeping my pace steady. I suppose the gusts of wind had something to do with it. Bad days are clearly part of ๐Ÿƒ

    A winding gravel path stretches through a grassy field with an electrical tower and a cloudy sky above, accompanied by running stats at the bottom.
  • It isnโ€™t fast, though faster than what Iโ€™ve done recently. I guess one good run isnโ€™t enough, but I feel progression. ๐Ÿƒ The goal is 15 km per day, but thatโ€™s still far-off into the future.

    A paved path runs alongside a body of water under a cloudy sky, with stats from a running app displayed at the bottom.
  • Sunday run day ๐Ÿƒ was so true, so I had to pick a more boring route than usual to avoid other runners. I mostly ran alongside a highway, on a separate road, as is customary here in the Netherlands, where traffic is separated to improve safety and efficiency.

    A grassy field under a partly cloudy sky is overlaid with running statistics, including distance, time, and pace.
  • 9 km ๐Ÿƒ in an hour, sorta. I met this man who, judging from how frequent we meet, seems to walk daily in his walking frame for at least 7 km, despite his disability. I salute him here for effort!

    An older adult is walking with a rollator along a lakeside path under a cloudy sky, with distance, time, and pace metrics displayed.
  • 9.1 km ๐Ÿƒ in 65 minutes. Was enjoyable and needed, because they started with major renovation of the houses in my neighborhood, to make them future-proof (low carbon footprint), as required by law. Itโ€™s rather noisy, so a break was welcome ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜Š

    A forest path with trees on either side is displayed alongside running statistics in Dutch, showing a distance of 9.09 km and a time of 1:04:48.
  • Second consecutive day ๐Ÿƒ 9 km in 62 minutes. I even had a walk break of 500 m. I certainly was less tired than after each daily 15 km run a week ago. So an hour is doable, it seems.

    A paved path bordered by grass and water stretches into the distance under a partly cloudy sky, with workout statistics displayed on the bottom.
  • 15 km per day proved to be too hard, so after a proper recovery I aimed lower, 9 km per day? ๐Ÿƒ

    A rural landscape with a grassy field, a small stream, trees, and an overcast sky, featuring distance, time, and pace metrics for a running activity at the bottom.
  • Seen while ๐Ÿƒ

    A serene forest setting with a dirt path alongside a calm, reflective river surrounded by trees.