A new version of 🎶YMCA 🎶, Helped me beat my target today!

[Razouski]

What a run this morning! My Shrek playlist turned up trumps again, and surprisingly it was YMCA rebranded as C25K that kept me going. Feel free to sing along - I did and included a new set of actions too.

🎶

Runner, there’s no need to feel down.

I said runner, pick your feet off the ground.

I said runner, you can run out of town,

It will make you feel so happy.

🏃🏽‍♀️😀

Runner, keep your pace fairly slow,

I said, runner through the park you can go

Passed the cornfield with the sun in your eyes

Mapmyrun says it’s a good time.

😎

I started running with C25K

My friends all told me that I’m doing ok.

But a twinge in my foot and my knee will annoy,

Now this run I can not enjoy.

🙁

I thought about Oldfloss in C25K,

Keep running slow is what she would say.

Keep on running you’re keen, passed those gremlins, they’re mean,

And don’t worry about that hill.

⛰

Runner you don’t need to look down.

She said runner, make your feet kiss the ground.

So I tried it and then amazingly

All my aches and pains retreated.

😁

I started running with C25K

But now I feel I could run on all day.

Now my legs feel just fine and they don’t seem to mind.

And I know I can keep going.

🏃🏽‍♀️

I started running with C25K

And now I’ve run over twenty two k.

Now my legs feel like lead, I may just need my bed,

But I feel good and feel happy

🤗

(and have achieved my first ever half marathon. )

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

brill!!

[Razouski in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks ju-ju- but I'm knackered now. Finding it hard to walk upstairs.

[misswobble Graduate10]

👍😃🏃‍♀️

Well sung Raz 😃

[Sarakc Graduate10]

Ha ha!! That made me laugh!!! Which isn’t good for my poor bruised nose after my fall today!!! 😂

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Sarakc]

Oh no! Poor nose 😕

[Razouski in reply to Sarakc]

Oh my, I didn’t know you had a fall. Hope you haven’t injured yourself too badly . 🤕

[Sarakc Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

I tripped over a rock on my run this morning!! Landed on my nose! Not sure where my hands were! Happened so quickly but thankfully apart from a few facial grazes and red nose of course I’m fine!! Must remember feet must kiss ground not nose!!!! 😀

[Sarakc Graduate10 in reply to Sarakc]

Just noticed what a lengthy run that was you did!!!😀

[Razouski in reply to Sarakc]

Yes it was rather a long one. I’ve never run that far before. It’s just over a half marathon so I was pretty chuffed. But we don’t get a graduation badge for this distance. 😉

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

Ah, but you do! Go to the marathon and race support forum and request your much deserved badge!

[Razouski in reply to Sarakc]

At least you didn’t fall in nettles like I did 2 weeks ago. I’m still in a splint for my wrist, and now have an absolute phobia of nettles.

I hope your face feels better soon. Grazes are so nasty. 🤗

[Sarakc Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

Thank you!! I got off extremely lightly!!

Hope your wrist gets better soon and you can get rid of splint! 😀

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Great run with great lyrics!

[Razouski in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thanks SaskAlliecat. It’s the furthest I’ve ever run.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

Nothing like heading out for a greater than HM jaunt 😁. That is boding well for the playlist! I can't wait to use it this weekend on my runs.

[Razouski in reply to SaskAlliecat]

I’ve never run a HM before. So I was really pleased.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

You should be! That’s a cracking good pace too!

[Hidden]

hahaha, i can just see you running in a huge cowboy hat to Village People!

[Hidden]

Crumbs, I was so caught up in chortling at your lyrics that I missed the distance. That's amazing! x

[Razouski in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Hidden , it was my first ever half marathon.

[Hidden in reply to Razouski]

I have serious half marathon envy. Hey, you just motivated me! 😯

[Razouski in reply to Hidden]

Glad to have helped. Will you be running tomorrow then?

[Hidden in reply to Razouski]

I really hope so. I want to. I’m going to go up and fondle my lycra right now 😍

[Razouski in reply to Hidden]

😂😂😂

[Lorijay Graduate10]

Sheer brilliance!! Oh and what a distance, can only dream about that at this stage but so inspiring. Thanks Razouski.

[Razouski in reply to Lorijay]

I had never intended to run so far when I did C25K and it is still a source of amazement that I can actually run 10k quite regularly. So although I’d been gradually increasing my distance this was a bit of a surprise. 😀

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Another winning tune! Well done, again!☺

[Razouski in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks, I think the whole process of making up new words while I run helps to distract me from the process of running itself and somehow makes it easier. 😀

[Nictwit]

I just don't know how you remember the lyrics after the run 🙈 They're good though!

[Razouski in reply to Nictwit]

They buzz around my head even when a different track is playing, like an ear worm. 😂

[Guesty26 Graduate10]

Amazing Razouski you are inspiring me to go on, i can only dream of that distance, congrats

[Razouski in reply to Guesty26]

Thanks Guesty26 I really enjoyed it, but I was pretty useless for the rest of the day.

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

Ive just completed my first 10k and that was thanks to your post this morning, you made me want to get out, this is a great forum

[Razouski in reply to Guesty26]

That's fantastic - congratulations on a wonderful achievement.

[Hidden]

Superb that’s bubbles at lunch next week!

[Razouski in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Hidden it was a bit weird as when I first got back I didn't think that much of it, but then as I got my breath back it dawned on me that I'd actually achieved another milestone. Looking forward to lunch next week. Cheers.

[Hidden in reply to Razouski]

Hopefully I’ll have done my 50% of distance by Tuesday, so we can do double celebrations!

[Razouski in reply to Hidden]

Yeah!

[RunGirlyRun]

Well that’s the most amazing thing I’ve read today...

[RunGirlyRun in reply to RunGirlyRun]

Also HOLY COW that’s a long run!!!!! 😮

[Razouski in reply to RunGirlyRun]

Who you calling "Holy Cow"???? 😂 😂 😂

To be honest I was quite surprised too.

[RunGirlyRun in reply to Razouski]

😂 I think myself to be honest but I’m taking it out on you I think 😂 🤣 😂

Jolly well done!!! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

[EB43 Graduate10]

Wow! That's a fab run. Was feeling a bit indifferent about my long run tomorrow but feeling motivated now. 🏆🏃‍♀️ those legs must be tired.

[Razouski in reply to EB43]

They've recovered today, but last night they were really achey and I had to have a hot water bottle on my calves despite the heat. It was either that or Tiger Balm, but Mr Razouski dislikes the smell. 👃😷

[EB43 Graduate10]

Ah the panacea that is Tiger Balm 😁. Does stink though so can see Mr Razouski point. Even more impressed to know that legs are ok today.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Unbelievable.. absolutely wonderful...

I am only a few weeks into HM my plan... and you go out and just do this

Brilliant...!!!

[Razouski in reply to Oldfloss]

I didn't just do it, honest, I have been gradually increasing my distance. I had taken a look at an Asics HM plan but realised I was pretty much on the way. I'm sure you'll be there soon too Oldfloss , and I certainly couldn't have done it without you being my virtual running buddy while I ran it.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

Sorry, I really didn't mean to sound a meanie... I know you have been building up....

I was just really really impressed and a tad blown away

I think I felt a bit the same...as you... took a look at my runs and though, maybe, just maybe.. running regular 10/11 Ks and feeling able to move up..I am working to my own plan..but it is slow going...

You have done brilliantly... and hopefully I will get there too xx

[Razouski in reply to Oldfloss]

You could never sound mean! You’re an inspiration to us all. X

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

You are lovely

I think the way I am, does give some folk, some support... I just wish sometimes I could convince myself of things xxx