W4R1 Ju-Ju's 10K Plan.. 8k

[Lorijay]

Well it wasn't pretty and definitely wasn't fast (1:04:10 ) but I am really pleased to post that I completed 8.12 km very early this morning.

It was lovely down the canal at 5:30am and although cool the air was still thick and uncomfortable and I ended the run looking like a sunburnt beetroot .

Starting to believe I might just achieve 10k. I'm going to take two days break and then do next run (5K) at park run on Saturday.

Hope everyone is having a great week and if yor're running today, enjoy!!

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Yes you can!!! So well done Lorijay !! 🙌🏼🏃🏻‍♀️💪🏼🏃🏻‍♀️🙌🏼😎 x

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thanks Rip. Feeling just a little bit chuffed today

Have you been running?

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Lorijay]

Yes was out at 5.30 too for my 10K 😎

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

It is lovely running at 5:30, actually look forward to the early runs.

You must be logging up the miles now Rip.

[pinkaardvark Graduate10]

Well done for getting up at the crack of doom and getting out It doesn't have to be pretty or fast, but you did it

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

Thanks pink, yes hope to focus on time/speed once I know I can do the distance.

[pinkaardvark Graduate10 in reply to Lorijay]

My biggest desire back when I was there was to perform each run 'strong', to feel at the end of the run that I had done the distance without my form collapsing or becoming ragged. You will be on that podium before you know it

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

Oh thanks pink, appreciate your encouragement.

[Jay66UK Graduate10]

Well done. That’s a good, long run.

I’m starting to actually believe that we can all run any distance we choose with the right preparation.

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanks Jay. I think you're right, mental and physical preparation! After each successful run the belief that you can do it increases which you then take into the next run.

How are you doing, shoulder feeling better?

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Lorijay]

Shoulder all fine by yesterday for a 5k. 3k tomorrow and 6k Saturday. Touch wood, all going okay.

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Oh good to hear. All going well then which is great!!

[Hidden]

Well Done Lorijay! I knew l could when I reached 8K and so can you!!!! 😊

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Sharron, yes I kinda feel today's run was a milestone or turning point in a positive way. How are you doing?

[Hidden in reply to Lorijay]

Great thanks! It's all going in the right direction. Getting the stitches out on Friday and in my head it'll all be plain sailing from there! Gotta be right!? Xx

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Absolutely right!! So pleased healing is going well, can't wait to have you back and running with us

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done Lorijay. 8K! You are so close now. 🏃‍♀️👏

I wish I could drag my body out of bed at that time. It was 18c at 8.00 this morning and much better than the 22c I did on Monday 😓

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy. I know it is a ridiculous hour to be running but I am just too tired after work to then wait until 9-9:30pm when my eyes are getting heavy.

[Hidden]

I am mucho impressed Lorijay. You are cracking along. I am not planning to join you for 5.30am runs, much as I admire you Glad to hear that you are taking 2 rest days. Your park run will be a doddle!

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Paula, dont be impressed it's only time I can run at the moment due to the heat. Actually I've been doing the 5:30am runs for a few weeks now and just routine now. Definitely going to have 2 days recovery/rest for these longer runs, caution prevails!!

Are you doing ok?

[Hidden in reply to Lorijay]

I did my 3.5 km last night in a new forest park. I was slow as I didn’t know where I was going. I’m bored with my regular routes. Loads of rain arriving tonight so it’ll be cool for my 5km and 7km. Slept through the alarm this morning. It buzzed for over an hour. I’m putting it down to the heat and my long run on Sunday. Nice feeling though

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I just saw the weather forecast, yes rain and cooler weather!! Sleep in sounds lovely and I'm booking one for Sunday.

Good luck with your runs this week. We are getting there Paula!

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

You will get there, huge well done in this heat its not pleasant.... enjoy parkrun

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks ju-ju-. Starting to believe and quite excited about it too. A great plan, so thanks to you for that!!

[Bridget007]

8K that’s fantastic! And at 5.30 in the morning! You can definitely do 10! 😃😃

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Bridget007]

Oh thanks Bridget that's really nice of you. I'm now telling myself it's only another 2k, doesn't sound much ...and I'll keep telling the mind and gremlins that.