B2R3 6k

[Jay66UK]

That was a shade easier than I expected. Managed to keep a decent pace going with a 140bpm playlist (I need a 150bpm one as I was running above the beat most of the time - I over-allowed for the extra distance). 8min/k average over 6k is pretty amazing to me.

I think investing a few weeks in getting comfortable at running 5ks was time well spent and I’m reaping the rewards.

No blonde today - a rainstorm hit Just as I was due to go out the door at same time as last week to try to cross her path and made me about 10 mins late. Sirens Hill on the way back to a weird Rita Coolidge version of “Your love keeps lifting me higher”.

Got back and my legs knew they had run. Confident for 7k next weekend. Thanks for all of the support on here or on Strava, it really helps.

Whatever run you have next, enjoy it.

[_SimonT_]

Nice one Jay! 😀

[theoldfellow]

Pity about the Blonde though.

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to theoldfellow]

He made up for her with Rita Coolidge 🙂

[theoldfellow in reply to misswobble]

Imagination, ain't it wonderful.

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to theoldfellow]

Oh absolutely 😁. A necessary requirement for long distance running. The hours just fly by when lost in one’s own imagination

It struck a cord with me as my husband was in love with Rita Coolidge for ages after her appearance in OGWT with Kris K 😁.

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Sadly RC is not my type!

[Goforitmama Graduate10]

Well done on your longest run yet. You sound more confident and that's fantastic! Happy for you.

[Hidden]

Well done. Yes, the rain was a surprise this morning. I was quite prepared to go out in it, but it had stopped by the time I’d got my kit on x

[Tbae]

Well done Jay.8 km/hour🤔 you are doing great. Yes all

paying off.👍

Got to get your exit right though, bet the blonde cannot run that fast.🤔🙈😂😂💥🏃‍♂️🐆💥

[pianoteacher Graduate10]

Great run Jay! Well done 😀

[Hidden]

Run Jay run, you've got it real good. Keep Smiling, I'll be up with you in 8 weeks. ☺️👍

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

6k down - ell done Jay, that’s nice steady progress. I am watching with great respect. 🏃‍♂️👏

[Ang33333]

You are inspiring me to want to run further. 5k by the end of next week ! If it stays cool! 😃

[HoagyM Graduate10]

Well done Jay, real progress there! 😀

[Becky1606 Graduate10]

Jay you are absolutely smashing this! Massive congrats

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Nicely done, well done you 😎😎😎

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

Great stuff Jay ….. I'm keeping more or less in step with you, today's Parkrun was W3R1 for me, after 6k on Wednesday - but you'll be ahead after my next week in the mountains - not that it's a race, obviously

[Jelon]

Amazing well done 😊👍

[Lorijay Graduate10]

Really well done Jay, your strategy is definitely working. Can hear the enjoyment in your post, so good to hear!!

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10]

Well done Jay... I’ve done a couple of 3k’s while on holiday, need to up the ante again so I can Ju Ju’s plan when I get back

Good time as well! 👍👍

[Bridget007]

Well done! I can’t wait til I can say it was “a shade easier than I expected” 😊😊

[Cazza26 Graduate10]

I’m mighty impressed, Jay! I know that I’ve got to start doing some longer runs if I’m going to be joining you on that Manchester 10K next May!!

I’m as keen as ever and do 5K runs three times a week, varying my route and also did 5.5K last weekend, but that wasn’t really planned. Maybe I need to start the 10K plan like you and follow a structured programme.

Keep up the good work!

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Cazza26]

Strongly recommend it. It’s another clearly thought out plan and I’ve got complete faith it will get me to 10k. Once 5k is properly cracked, this is a perfect next step imo.

I’m already thinking about what next 😳 - someone suggested building to 2k beyond your target so that an event feels easier, so I’m going to try to keep going up to about 12k and make that my long run each week.

And I can’t even believed I’ve typed that, given how hard W1R1 was just 4 months ago....

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

You are doing soooooo well Jay. Very impressed with your progress! 🙌🏼💪🏼🙌🏼

[Cazza26 Graduate10]

Haha! It’s in black and white now!! 12K it is!!

But it all makes sense; part of the reason for my delaying the 10K plan is that you revert to shorter runs and I’m used to doing the full 5K now. But I understand that to get further, I need to follow a plan and I’ll definitley be giving it a go.

Thanks for the inspiration!

[Ouching]

Well done Jay

Walk tall knowing how far you have come.

Flipping hell Jay you are a runner now and what is more you are runner who inspires others

I doff my hat to you sir

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Ouching]

:::blush:::

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Well done, Jay! 😀❤️🏃‍♂️ I’m up for the 6k on Monday...slow and steady will be my mantra! 🐌❤️😎

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

It’s surprisingly like the 5k - enjoy it!

[sallenson Graduate10]

Sounds like you're having a great time out there. Good for you. Lovely job tiger..

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to sallenson]

Cheers. Feel like I’m getting there, slowly and steadily.

[Eiralas]

Fantastic Jay! And I can see the logic of going for 12k too. Sorry you missed the lovely blonde lady though

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Eiralas]

Thanks! If it’s meant to be, it will happen. If it isn’t, something else will.

[Eiralas in reply to Jay66UK]

Absolutely x

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Nice! Jay 👍