Well, well, well....

[Mummycav]

Hello my lovely family....

As some of you know I have gone public & started Ju-Ju’s 10k plan..so this morning was W1R3...as usual, school run complete...I drove into the town centre, parked the car up in the car park next to the canal, the canal was my run of choice this morning as Hidden ran along the canal a couple of weeks ago & it reminded me that I hadn’t done the canal for a while, didn’t want to be slipping in there in the snow!!! I also thought that when I get halfway through my 5.5k run I would turn around & run back..

The morning was absolutely beautiful, the sun was shining on the water & I decided to have a longer warm up, so I took about 8 mins warm up walk...then I started Strava & Relive & off I went at what I thought was a slow & steady pace...I was enjoying myself so much, when Strava told me I’d run 1km I thought I am def going to do this, then, then it said I had done it in 6.29 secs!!! “Holy s***!!! Really????” I said out loud!!! I couldn’t believe it...then, my thoughts turned to Oldfloss ...if I carry on at this pace she will be jumping in her car, driving to Yorkshire to hunt me down & slap my hands!!! So I slowed...to my usual pace, maybe a little bit quicker but not much...my legs, lungs, head, everything was behaving perfectly...I was in ‘The Zone’...no toxic 10, nothing...just me, my music & the beautiful scenery...what a run...honestly..I was in running heaven...when I got half way through I didn’t turn around straight away I just kept on running & running & running...I turned around at about 4.5k I think, I was lost in my run....when I’d finished & I’d actually run 5.5kms I had the biggest smile on my face, a spring in my step & a tear in my eye..I felt like that after some of the runs in C25k...a feeling of disbelief! And a bunch of pb’s thrown in there too, ha ha...??!!!! I’d got a new on for 5k at the park run on Saturday but I knocked 2 minutes off that today, 36 mins!! I’m sure that some of you that can run 12/15+ kms might think I’m a bit soft but this is a real acheivement for me, I really do believe that somewhere inside me is the big 10k...I know not all of the runs will be like this one but today’s has made me look at it differently...after my naughty park run on Saturday if someone had asked me to run another 500 meters I’d have said I couldn’t, I didn’t have anymore in me but today, because ju-ju- kind of said I could....I did!!! Yipeeeeee...!!!

Happy running all xxx

[Lorijay Graduate10]

Oh brilliant!! Sounds like a wonderful run and clearly boosted your belief in running 10k. So pleased for you Mummycav

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Lorijay]

Thanks Lorijay ....I’ve just seen your post about your cautious step off the IC....glad you felt ok after a nice gentle one, I injured my ankle a couple of weeks ago & that’s exactly what I did...a gentle, short run to test it out & all was ok...but I did a few short runs before I dared to start the 10k plan...week one over for me, I feel so much more confident after today’s blissful run 😊

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

So pleased for you, I could hear the glee in your post, awesome to have such a confidence building run

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Lorijay]

It certainly was....this is the first time I’ve been able to sit down today & write about it which is probably a good job, I was positively gushing when I got home so my post would’ve been twice as long!! Yawn.....🙄

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Lol...clearly your sinning on Sunday didn't hinder at all, see rule breaking is ok

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Lorijay]

Ha ha! Better not make a habit of it though!! 😇

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Fabulous!! Now you hopefully have confidence on your amazing ability to run. 😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

I do feel much better and maybe it’s not so out of reach Ripcurlrana71 x

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

It’s within all our reach. Definetly mind over matter. X

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Definitely...I made it through C25k and thought that was possible!! 😉 x

[ch3lsea007]

Well nummycav! Glad you have found juju training plan!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to ch3lsea007]

Week 2 starting tomorrow...fingers crossed x

[Hidden]

Hey, that’s terrific, what a cracking pace. Now believe in yourself! X

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Hidden , I had to slow it down, I’d have burned out at sub 7mins!! X

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Not soft at all - I think that’s great Mc. 😃

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Thanks Elfe5 ...felt fab x

[Hidden]

Absolutely wonderful! Days like today make all of the tough runs fade to oblivion... where they belong!

Sounds so picturesque and I'm only a little envious 😏😄😘

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Hidden ...those kind of runs always cement the fact that we are runners 🏃🏼‍♀️

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

💕💕💕 A beauty of a run! This is why we put ourselves through it, eh? xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Absolutely Sadie x

[JennyH10]

Sounds like a wonderful blissful run, love it!

I did the same run as you today, bit slower than you but i was also in my happy place (by the beach for me) and I’m glad I did it 😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Ohhhh by the beach sounds wonderful JennyH10 😊

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

So pleased for you Mummycav😊...what a super run you had today! Its all coming together for you, and you are enjoying having a new goal, and doing so well..😊

New pb✔😊xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you Bluebirdrunner ....I surprised myself at the parkrun on Saturday but today, I surprised myself for a bunch of different reasons.....and a bunch of pbs too! I LOVE runs like today xx

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

A run when you're in the zone.....perfect!!! What a great first week of your 10k plan. It's nice to return to a spot you haven't run in a while. Sometimes it can be just the lift you need.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

It certainly worked for me 😉

[Tbae]

Very well done.

Great stuff and a lovely read.

Hold onto that bunch of reasons,

enjoy your success and oh yes, keep your eyes on the terror team up ahead.lol.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Ha ha...I’m snapping at their heels, I don’t mind them clearing the way for me 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[Tbae in reply to Mummycav]

Way to go MC.

I think thats the real reason why Sadie has bought new shoes.lol.

All this fondling and love stuff.?

And next a Garmin .lol.

She is trying to leave us all behind.lol.

Wonder what Neil is going to do to keep up.

Maybe he will end with the ASICS? Haha.Wonder what size he is.?

You are doing great.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Ha ha...I know, she certainly means business now...all that fondling has worked for her though...don’t know about the arse muscle poking though?!! I hope it’s loosened her up so she gets the most out of her new babies!! Neil seems to be doing fine, he’s keen too..they’ll both be kitted out in serious gear before long...and yes, a Garmin?!! Now that’s serious!! 😉

[Tbae in reply to Mummycav]

Ah yes a massage at work of all places.

What are we going to read next.lol.

Getting serious.

Take care of you, you are flying.

[Lavender1962 Graduate10]

A beautiful start to your 10k goal!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Lavender1962]

Certainly was Lavender1962 💪🏻😉

[Berksrover Graduate10]

Great to hear you enjoyed that, my 5.5k is scheduled for Friday but will be looking out of the gym window for mine, I did my 2.5k as my W1R2 and did some splits, that was hard work! 500m intervals at different paces, onwards and upwards, happy running, oh and used runkeeper for the first time with My Conscience keeping me company

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Berksrover]

I read on Sadie-runs post about run keeper so I might give that a go...have never used it...well done on getting so far, I’m starting W2 tomorrow poss by the canal again seeing as it was perfect! Good luck on the 5.5...intervals can be such hard work 😓

[Guesty26 Graduate10]

Well done mummycav, im just about to go for my run too around yorkshire after completing ju’s plan last week, stick with it youll manage it. 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Guesty26]

Oooo, might bump into you Guesty26 !!! Ha ha...well done on completing the programme...did you ever feel like it was out of reach????

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

We all have a bad run now n again so just forget it when it happens, you are doing great, you will crack it no problem, best advice given to me was keep it slow and fun, worked for me.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Guesty26]

The scenery made me want to run slowly to take it all in!! 😉

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

I try to mix up the runs around lakes, forests, parks etc and keep off roads where poss, beautiful locations in yorkshire, gods own country!!!!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Guesty26]

I agree, mixing up the runs is good to keep it alive & stop the monotony, especially on longer runs...Yorkshire is certainly beautiful, make no wonder it’s Gods fav place 😉

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

I have no doubt you'll get there and beyond. 👍😉

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you GoGo_JoJo ...I’ll give it my best shot!! 💪🏻

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Bravo that woman, see you can do it and you did it..... just brilliant

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thank you ju-ju- ...starting W2 tomorrow x

[Langley-Loper Graduate10]

Isn't it great when the stars align? Remember this feeling when you have a dodgy run (we all have them) and ignore it and move on! 10k here you come.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Langley-Loper]

Brilliant, feels just brilliant doesn’t it?!! I will def take the feeling out with me & like you say, a dodgy run is a normal part of the journey...thanks Langley-Loper

[Hidden]

Lovely to read this. It sounds like bliss. Now was that you doubting your ability a week ago You'll be just fine. And excellent time too. Rest up now for a day or two.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yikes, yes...I had doubts & still 10k seems like massive distance but I’m off to a good, positive start thanks to everyone on here x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Great post, great run and a great start to this next stage of your awesome journey

Very, very well done...

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss , I’m looking forward to starting W2 tomorrow x

[Nwrkpak Graduate10]

And that’s why running is so awesome. You will be on a high from this run for a while I’m sure xx well done xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Nwrkpak]

I certainly have been Nwrkpak ..I will take the feeling out with me tomorrow as I start week 2!! Gulp!!

[Fishypieface Graduate10]

Just brilliant xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Fishypieface]

Thanks Fishypieface , I hope I have a few more of those runs!! X

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10]

Yay! Well done! So glad your first week went well. My 5.5k was fine, I just went slower than normal. Have the other two to do as life has got in the way a bit this week but they are pencilled in & I'm not going to be talked out of them!!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Slinkymalinki]

That’s the spirit slinky-malinki ...no ifs, no buts, just when’s!!! You will nail it xx