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LorijayGraduate10
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Down on the canal path at 5:49 this morning to start ju-ju's 10k plan. Had mapped out my runs and today I began with the 5.5k .

What a glorious run, first time I have experienced complete zone out from everything, didn't once notice or think about my breathing, stride, speed ...just ran and loved it.

Managed the 5.5 with ease and although felt I could keep running I didn't as still a long way to go. Still on a high and feeling like all the additional strength work I have done since IC is starting to pay off.

Special big hug Hidden thank you, your advice and encouragement, priceless :)

Hope everyone has a great weekend and happy running :) :)

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O505k profile image
O505kGraduate10

Welcome to the gang following the ju-ju- plan. It's a great plan.

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LorijayGraduate10 in reply toO505k

Thanks for the welcome O505. Nice to be starting and having a good first run :) :)

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Jay66UKGraduate10

Well done for starting. That sounds like a blissful run.

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LorijayGraduate10 in reply toJay66UK

It really was Jay and helped with my flagging confidence. I think we are nearly ready for that Park Run,do you? Check out the Walsall one, might be closer and my work colleagues tell me the run venue is really lovely. :)

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Jay66UKGraduate10 in reply toLorijay

Sounds like it. I can’t run in this heat at 9am though so we need the weather to break first 😬

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LorijayGraduate10 in reply toJay66UK

I agree with that, then we do it!! :)

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David_G

Congratulations Lorijay, that sounds like a lovely run! 👍 Welcome aboard and good luck with your journey 😀🤞

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LorijayGraduate10 in reply toDavid_G

Thanks David. I just read your post, wow great time, well done! :) :)

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10

Well done Lori - you’ll do brilliantly. x

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LorijayGraduate10 in reply toRipcurlrana71

Thanks Rip, you'll be paralytic by the time I get to the podium so just have a snooze once the drinking stops and I shouldn't be far off :) :)

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10 in reply toLorijay

Good thinking - may pop for a curry too. 😬

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LorijayGraduate10 in reply toRipcurlrana71

Good plan, save some for me :)

You're very welcome, and well done indeed xxx

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LorijayGraduate10 in reply to

Thanks Flick. Just read your post, well done to you too! :) :)

in reply toLorijay

Thank you - i'm still so slow though.

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LorijayGraduate10 in reply to

Top 10% of your age group- I wouldn't call that slow Flick. :)

in reply toLorijay

I think it's referring to fitness level not speed :) - it gives me a fitness age of 51, which is 20 years younger than my actual age.

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LorijayGraduate10 in reply to

Wow that's brilliant, running really does pay off :)

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sallensonGraduate10

We're off to the races, hon!! Glad you're back out and hungry and eating up those KMs. Last one back buys cake!!

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LorijayGraduate10 in reply tosallenson

Your on sweetness, but when I win you bake a roulade! :)

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sallensonGraduate10 in reply toLorijay

Defo!! That sounds a pretty good idea right now tbh... Hmm...

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Hi there Lorijay, Well done you! And with apparent ease! And even better the wonderful, 'complete zone out from everything' feeling. Long may it continue! 😊

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LorijayGraduate10 in reply toover61andstilltrying

Thanks 61, twas just one of those runs where the planets lined up. I know the next one may be very different but I'll enjoy it and continue to just take one run at a time.

How are you? :)

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10 in reply toLorijay

Warm! In the slow lane and looking longingly at those in the faster lane! Musing on how far to run on Monday after my 6k last week. I am due to be away for 4 weeks made up of two different stretches shortly, so probably consolidation is the way to go for the Summer. Only really planning on 10k by next April ready for a local 10k-ish hilly race/fun run next June.

I hope the planets line again for your next run 😊

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Tasha99Graduate10

Well done! 💪🏽

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LorijayGraduate10 in reply toTasha99

Thanks Tash. It was good to have a good run to start the plan. :)

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