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The wonder of running

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Just a short and sweet post this morning.. I'm super proud of completing three runs of 5k this week, a first for me. My success has rocketed since I stopped obsessing about my pace compared to others. I'm an absolute snail and my pace averages 9.45 sometimes 10. 1 was even slower today because of the sleet and ice and it took me just over an hour to complete 5.45k.

However, I feel amazing, I didn't have to stop to walk (but did a longer 10 min warm up walk and a 5 min warm down) and I m just chuffed to be out there, rocking my cheesy 80s tunes and getting fitter.

Happy winter running one and all πŸ˜€

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DebJogsOn

Go Schmoo!

Brilliant. Im a snail too, or am trying to be. Im faster naturally than my fitness level allows so have been deliberately slowing myself down to around the same pace as you.

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Kimterry

Well done - that’s just brilliant! You deserve to feel amazing πŸ˜€

Thank you πŸ˜€ I honestly don't think Id be where I am were it not for the support and advice on this forum 😘

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Millsie-J

Woaw....way to go. Never forget, a slow 5 k is as far as a fast 5 k.

You did brilliantly, and a terrific week too, you are definitely a runner πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈπŸ˜ƒ

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Well done - as the saying goes - "run your own race". πŸ™‚πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ

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Richard7Graduate10

Nice one - getting some distance in those legs.

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10

Brilliant well done you πŸ‘

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Langley-LoperGraduate10

Love the fact that you loved your run. That is so more important than fretting over run statistics!

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tfcmagpieGraduate10

It is not about pace. It is about building confidence and consolidation. These you have achieved in the work you have done last week. Try a Parkrun the people around you will sweep you up with their kindness and friendliness and before you know it you will be striding for a new PB each week. Keep on running......

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

Brilliant!! Excellent post...I always take 10 mins warm up now, it seems to work for me....doesn’t matter about your pace, as long as you’re enjoying it & it sounds like you are, that’s the main thing

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johnm12Graduate10

Well done. Great achievement

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