Schhhhh, I haven't had the guts to say this out loud before, but I have set a goal of reaching 100 km in November and running a sub-30 5km before New Years. And I have entered my first 10k race on 31 December.
The couch potato I was in March must be wondering what happened♥️🏃💪
Edit: the 100k in November was inspired by aliboo70 who did 100 MILES in a month and got a monster medal. Superwoman!
That couch potato ? Chipped and mashed!
Well done Iben... what a running journey!
So, so proud and pleased for you x
Excellent goals! Sounds like you're on track to achieve all of them 
It is not going to be easy, particularly not the sub 30 5k, but I am going to give it my best shot!
My sub 30 happened after I'd managed 10k a couple of times and it was while running with a friend at parkrun and with my boyfriend cheering me on. I suddenly chopped 3 mins off my pb, was absolutely bonkers. So you never know, it just takes a really good day for it to happen. And also really believing you can do it So keep believing
Great goals Iben! I ran 85K in a month a couple of times, but I'm nowhere near sub 30 and suspect I never will be! Keep us posted!
I reached 50 km yesterday, so I am on track with regards to the 100 k. But shaving time of the 5k time takes very, very intense interval training, and sometimes I just cannot convince myself to push that hard. I don't know if I can get there, but I am going to try!
Yes ,i shouldn't wonder 😊
I am in training for a December 10k. I think it's good to have a goal. The 10k training will help with your 5k speed training.
Good luck ☺
Yes, I agree. But my motivation is also deeply rooted in the social aspect of club running. I miss my running buddies if I skip a training 😃
Brilliant! And what an end to 2016 that will be - running your first 10k race! You will love it, I'm sure🙂
Yes, it is going to very festive with bubbles and traditional Danish kransekage en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kra... for runners 🍾🎈🎉
Iben, this is fantastic !
Its great to have goals, something to keep you focused and something to aim for .
Good Luck and your first 10k race too, that's so exciting ! xxx
You will definitely do it iben! You're strong and determined! 😆
What a great date for your first 10k race too! 😊😆
I thought your post rang a bell with me so I looked up on strava my 1st sub 30 5k : 29th Dec 2014, I remember going out with that one aim( to do it before the year was out) along the seafront,it was hard but great when I did it 29.37!
You'll be fine!😆
Ali! You were the one who inspired me to do the 100k (first I wrote that it was Realfoodieclub who inspired me - must have been with something else :-))
And now you are inspiring me again to follow in your footsteps!
Aah that's kind of you! 😊my milage this month has been really bad😕! I took a whole weeks recovery on 1st week but my leg has been sore on one calf,it's better but not 100% and have gosport HM this Sunday! Sure it'll hold up ok!??! Last year other leg was sore and made it round.... 😕😆
Don't overdo it !but I reckon you'll be fine. Well done on all your aims iben, you'll do well 😆
I think it was wise decision to take a week to recover. You don't want to end up on the IC for at longer period of time! I have so much respect for injuries! There are people in my club who used to run fast and far, but now they struggle to run 3-5k because of an injury they can't get rid off! So if your calf is telling you to stop Sunday, please do listen!
I'll not overdo it. Promise.
I will. It's just a knot in the calf,I've been to my sports massage lady and had it looked at,need to do extra stretching and rollering,and have some arnica oil to massage in. I ran ok on tues just gone but it does tighten up afterwards but although it aches ay start of run it loosens as I warm up😆
Last thurs I went to a club might where all the local clubs join up together for a run and got my fastest 1k,1 Mile and 2 mile! 😆will be happy to knock few mins off last yrs time on Sunday. it was gales last year and wind and rain forecast this yr!! 😕😊
That's very impressive. I am going to set myself some goals now as I feel I am losing my way a bit since graduating. Struggling to find a programme to follow without Laura around telling me what to do. Definitely need goals and challenges. You are an inspiration!! 🌟
I felt the same after graduating but joined a running club that has a group for beginners and I fitted right in. I run with them at least three times a week, sometimes up to 5 times. They don't run on Mondays and Fridays but all other days, and that's the secret behind my success. I can totally recommend finding a group of runners at your own level, it just keeps getting better and better
Dwynne have you done the stepping stones podcasts with Laura?
Hidden , did you see misswobble's remark?
Yes I have - will probably try them again now after all this inspiration! Thanks all 😜
Wow! Great going....felling inspired especially as I've had a blah couple of weeks for running!
In your very first post you said that your goal was to reach 5 k this year and you did that a while back already, so yes - it is time to set yourself a new goal. Keep us updated!
Thank you PippiRuns ...I think my next goal is to do 10 km and to have happy runs!
Good luck with both. 10k is just around the corner.
If anyone can do it, you can Ibn - and with style and grace
Thank you for your vote of confidence, John. Style maybe - my own, personal one - grace?? Don't put your money on it...
I feel it would be a safe bet
You sweet man...
You bring out the best in us Ibn Your posts are always so positive and fun
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