It's a great day today!

[linda9389]

So, so happy! Just did the 2.5k for week 1 of ju-ju- s 10 is the magic number plan this morning - OUTSIDE! off the dreaded treadmill for the first time in two months. The time just flew by, the distance just flew by, I enjoyed every single second. And it turns out I was flying too (relatively speaking at least)! Overall pace 5mins 59secs per km. NEVER, ever, ever have I run below the 6 minute mark (nor anywhere close come to that). So the treadmill and the increased distances (I've run 10k twice and am repeating the plan as I love the structure) really do seem to have been worthwhile. Sub 30 minute 5k? maybe. just maybe. one day. But first to see how my hip holds up after an outdoors run - so far it feels promising. Oh happy days. Happy running everyone

[Hidden]

Well done Far too nice outside for the treadmill!

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I know! I know! 10k on the treadmill is dire, but I shouldn't knock it too much - without it I would still be waiting to get to 10k, and would definitely be running more slowly! It has served a purpose while my hip has been healing, but I just can't wait to be outside all the time again

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Thats exciting linda...no wonder you are so happy. Great training gives great results! Hope your hip is fine after that speedy run!😎xx

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

hip niggling a little while I've been working, but I think it will be fine. Will wait til next week's short run before venturing outside again to make sure it has time to settle, but the treadmill will seem even more boring after today's delight

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Brilliant Linda! 😊

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Wonderful! What a great run, Linda. And how lovely to be in the great outdoors, too. What a speed, too! x

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

I know it's no speed at all compared to many people, but for me it's a definite step up. Previously I've managed a 32 minute 5k (on the flat) but nothing faster than that, so I'm really happy. Two bonuses in one day

[Tbae]

Very well done Linda.

Just fabulous.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Wow, that’s a fantastic pace there...congratulations on starting the programme...I did the 5k of week 1 on Saturday so hopefully run 3 tomorrow for me...good luck 😉

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Congratulations to you too - it's a great program and before you know it you will be running your 10k with a big smile

[SueKen Graduate10]

Look at you Mrs Speedy! I only manage pace like that in the last few hundred meters of a race/Parkrun!

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Haha. It's a first for me. Maybe map my run was playing up - it didn't feel fast - but I'm claiming it anyway 😀