Yes yes YES!!!!: I DID IT!!!!!....another 5k... - Bridge to 10K

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I DID IT!!!!!....another 5k!! And another fastest time!!! What the HECK is going on with these legs of mine???? And this heart of mine? And these lungs of mine?? Where is the old Mummycav??? I am a mummy that runs...my trainers are like a fourth child!!! My days and weeks are planned around what my fourth child needs to do!!!

I know that there was still enough in the tank to just carry on but I stopped myself because that’s not the plan!! I managed I do t know how many ‘mornings’ to dog walkers & cyclists this morning without nearly passing out or gasping for air and swallowing my protein intake for the day in the form of midges!! I’m now sat at the side of the canal typing this because I just couldn’t wait till I got home!!! Thank you everyone for your support & encouragement...it’s working!!! Now, better get home before they all get up & realise Mummy’s not there!!! I left a teabag in my Mummy mug next to the kettle with an unopened packet of rich teas...I can hear it calling!!! Happy Sunday everyone, I know mine is so far and it’s only 8:20am

MC xx

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Sadie-runsGraduate10

Wow, MC, just wow! That is a fantastic time and it sounds like you really enjoyed it, too. Go Mummy! You are so focused now, and that is why you are achieving personal bests I reckon. Your body was ready and your mind has just caught up! Brilliant. 😘😘😘

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSadie-runs

And I’ve been inspired by you!!! X

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

Aw, bless you. x

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linda9389Graduate10

What a brilliant start to the day. You're making me sad it's a rest day:D

Very well done - 10k will soon be yours :)

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tolinda9389

Thank you...don’t worry, tomorrow will be here before you know it...enjoy the rest & recharge your batteries x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Happy running, happy Mummy, happy day xxxxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

😁😁😁

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Tbae

Just Brillant.

You are flying and keep

filling up that barrow.

All your hard work and kindness to your friend and others is being rewarded by your running gods.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toTbae

Thank you Tbae ...you’re always so encouraging 😉

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10

Fabulous cav!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toRipcurlrana71

Thank you Ripcurlrana71 ...feels fab x

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Gillma

Love it! Well done 👍

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toGillma

Thank you Gillma

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SarakcGraduate10

Well done!! 😀👏🏃‍♀️

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSarakc

Thanks Sarakc 💪🏻

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BerksroverGraduate10

Great time, who'd have thought a few weeks ago that we would be talking about PB's and driving ourselves on to longer distances and faster times! Hopefully those starting out on the programme be it C25K or the B to 10k can take heart and inspiration from those that have gone before

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toBerksrover

I know...this time last year I was struggling on the early weeks of the C25k programme...sometimes good runs, sometimes not so good...but they’ve all got me where I am now...unbelieveably aiming for 10k...sounds ridiculous!!!

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ch3lsea007

Well done Mummycav! You really are turning into an inspirational runner! 👍😀

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toch3lsea007

Thank you ch3lsea007 , that’s a really nice thing to say x

Wonderful! Go you. What a start to the day. Child 2 and I are watching Tom and Jerry, but I hope to join you with a wee 5K later. To think 5K was a major achievement but a few weeks ago, now we're knocking them out 3 times a week - doesn't seem real does it. Thinking of trying Stamina today.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

Awww, love sitting and watching anything with them, they’re special times that go so quickly...

I know, 5k seemed absolutely impossible but here we are, getting stronger everyday?! I used to stick to the speed podcast all the time because, again, I never thought I could manage the stamina one, and it filled me with dread until one day I took it on & won!!! Enjoy your run, whatever you do x

in reply toMummycav

I love weekend mornings when it's just us two, it is rather special. Today's peace is set to be cut short just as soon as Child 1 gets up and hounds me to go to the chemist for hair dye 😖 Enjoying the lull before the storm!

I'm hoping Stamina won't be too bad. I've been enjoying Stepping Stones but having trouble slowing down at the first section of 150, though still struggling with the final 165 so I've discovered my sweet-spot is 155/160. Good to know. So I've put together a playlist in Spotify with tracks according to their BPM.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

Ha ha..kids eh? All different ages all have their own demands!!

The speed podcast I really like BUT...I do find that the pace is a little too slow for me, I feel like I’m doing cartoon running...it feels really exaggerated but I persevere until I get it, there might be the odd extra step in between here & there so my pace is prob around the same as yours...the stamina one just scared me a bit because of the time but now, well, doesn’t really faze me anymore x

in reply toMummycav

Yes, the old fifth step followed by a quick step to get back onto the right foot again. Just think I've got it and it happens again 🤣

Are you on Strava too, or just Runkeeper? X

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BethMay

Great start to the day ☺️I’ve been away for the weekend so plan to run W1R3 this evening x

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toBethMay

Good luck Bethmay x

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JennyH10

That is fantastic! Love it when everything comes together, feeling good, great time and generally loving it 😁😁😁

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toJennyH10

Ohhhh me too Jenny!!! 😉

Crikey, you've speeded up! well done! told you so :) xx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

I have Hidden ...you’ve been taking more of my speed haven’t you?!! x

in reply toMummycav

I was faster in my earlier running days (this time around, not when I was younger) and seemed to have slowed down since going further, but my pace DOES seem to be Increasing again at last. But nowhere near yours. I might manage 5.5min/km downhill, even 4.5, on a good day, but you’ve managed a whole splendid run at a cracking pace. Well done Bev! Xx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

You are fab Flick...pace doesn’t matter, time doesn’t matter, we’re running & running well & that’s what counts xxx thank you for your lovely encouragement

in reply toMummycav

Aw, thank you, you’re pretty fab yourself. I would like to run faster soemtimes as it feels really good, but I do agree and am happy to be running at all. Xx

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Great work MummyCav...so pleased and excited for you.😊

Have a lovely relaxing family Sunday, now that your fourth child is all worn out and resting 😉xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toBluebirdrunner

Ha ha..thank you Jan...I’m

Excited too, excited to think that I might beable to run 10k one day...I’m enjoying the practices so far!!

My fourth child will be resting until Tues them we’ll see what they’re capable of 😉...thank you for all the support you’ve given me since day 1 xx

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FishypiefaceGraduate10

Stonkingly fantastic MC!!! I love hearing that things keep getting better for you! :) :) :) You've hung on in through thick and thin and now you are coming into your own - bloody YAY!!! Wonderful, I'm as chuffed as you are and I don't even have to have a run! Bonus! xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toFishypieface

Awww, thanks Fishypieface , that means a lot...it’s lovely to hear that from someone who’s shared my journey with me, you’ve seen my ups & downs, picked me up from my downs & lifted me higher on my ups...& given me a little boot up the backside when needed!!! Maybe that’s when you injured your arse cheek??? Hope you’re feeling better...I’ll take you out on my next run on Tuesday xx

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FishypiefaceGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

Haha!! I would never have booted you that hard! :) I am quietly confident that it's getting better. 5k is enough for me for now, I just love being back out there! Bonus feature: I'm a little less wobbly now too, thanks to the gym. :)

That's a date, I will be with you Tuesday, if I can keep up with you that is!!!.... Unless I wake up at 6am tomorrow and sneak one in :) xx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toFishypieface

Sounds like you’re in a happy place at the moment Fishey so stay there for now xx

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David_G

Congratulations- a great time and distance and sounds like you enjoyed it too - always a bonus! 😀👍

It’s great when everything comes together, I guess that feeling is why we keep running 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Have a relaxing day now if you can, you’ve surely earned it! 👏👏👏

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toDavid_G

Thank you David_G I do always try to take the feeling of a good run out with me every time, it’s important to learn that early on. Today I have been mostly smiling 🙂

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Richard7Graduate10

Nice going MC .. looks like a great run .. go go MC

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toRichard7

It certainly was Richard7 ...another one of ‘those’ runs ☺️

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10

The old Mummycav? She’s gone. The new mummy that runs is here to stay!!! A great start to the day. Enjoy the rest of your day ☺️

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSaskAlliecat

Thanks Sask...I am definitely staying...definitely x

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LorijayGraduate10

I can only reiterate Sadie, wow, just wow. So pleased for you, you are such a great forum member and provide inspiration :) What a run, you re definitely in the zone mummy!! :)

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toLorijay

Aww, thank you Lorijay ...I LOVE posting on the forum & I am always thinking of what to put even mid-run!! I couldn’t wait to get home so I found a spot next to the canal to write my post....it’s so important to me to try & keep everyone positive & I need to get my message across that everyone can do this, yes there’ll be doubts, yes, there’ll be despair but there’ll also be elation, satisfaction & enormous benefits from sticking to it....I want to tell the world!!!! 🙂🙂🙂

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LorijayGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

You're just fab! :)

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toLorijay

😘

Well done that lady. Record breaking, fast running, rich tea eating, success gaining, cavtastic, cavulous runner! Watch out Mo, cav has you in her sights😀👋👌🏃‍♂️

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

😂😂😂 nice Cav drops there Hidden 😉 thank you & Mo will be quaking in his trainers if he sees what’s going on this forum!! Thank you for all your encouragement throughout my journey too Jan....long may it last xxx

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lexi6Graduate10

Scorching pace! Blimmin ‘eck! 🤭

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tolexi6

🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏻

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10

Brilliant 👏 it's all coming together now!! 👍😉

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Feels like it....I’ve got everything crossed 🤞🏻

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Elfe560minGraduate

Yay! Fantastic! 😀

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SuzyKK

Where is the "Love" button?! Love your posts, especially this one!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSuzyKK

Aww, that’s made me smile SuzyKK , thank you...I love sharing the joy!!! X

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quirkybee

Woooooo hoooooo Bev, that's fantastic. You are a Runner, a super fast one too. See, we all get these pauses, slow moments, doubts and apprehension on our running journey, but we have to keep going and have an aim to keep going.

Id like some of your energy please, been wanting to go out last wk end and weekend hone, but time is not available, have so much going on personally, but the thought of escaping on a run really is raring to go. I felt a sudden burst of energy last time about half hour into my run and I went on further than expected.

Lovely post, despite me picking it up now Bev. Hope you enjoyed your cuppa and biscuits, you deserved it 👍👏😘😁😁 xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toquirkybee

Thank you Beth, hope all is well with you??

I half wanted to post this on C25k too because it’s so important that everyone knows how ever hard it feels, how ever many bad runs they have, however many times they repeat weeks, however many times they feel like they can’t do it it...they can, with perseverance & self belief, anything is possible...

If I can run...anyone can x

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sallensonGraduate10

Wowsa!! Only just seen this!! You are an absolute superstar!! And I'm learning tons just from watching you fly through this with patience and good humour and excitement. Absolutely brilliant!!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tosallenson

Thanks sallenson ..it is exciting when a run seems impossible one day & then a few weeks later you’ve done it & then keep getting faster at it without even trying!! Ha ha....don’t know what’s going on but I like it!!! 😉

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sallensonGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

And we love you for liking it!! :-)

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