I’m still here!!

[Ripcurlrana71]

Morning lovelies!

I’ve had a few messages wondering what has happened to me. Just wanted to check in to say I’m still alive and running. 🙌🏼🏃🏻‍♀️🙌🏼.

I’ve been doing a 10-12km run a week since graduating earlier this month. I throw in a couple of 5k runs so still keeping to 3 runs a week. I’m really enjoying my runs and surprise myself every time I increase my distance. 💪🏼

Those of you who know me, know I love my FLAT Bournemouth prom runs. But today I went ‘trail’ running and pianoteacher you would have been proud of me. I did hills!!

Got a bit lost so ended up hiking for 2km and running 10KM. But so enjoyable. 😊 I’m on holiday in Tuscany for a week on Saturday so hope to do a couple of shorter runs then. Don’t want to forget how to run!! 😳

Anyway I’ll sign off before I bore you all too much! 😂 Happy running everyone. xx

[Jay66UK Graduate10]

Hello stranger. Envious of your distances but slowly heading your way. Enjoy Tuscany. They have hills 😳🤣

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

👋🏼I’ve loved following your progress on Strava. You are doing so well! 🙌🏼 Errr done with hills for a while now! 😂😂

[Saartjie Graduate10]

What a stunning view! Glad you're still around and running. I'm with Jay on the hills in Tuscany. Don't think it's notoriously flat. You could just take it easy and have a week off of course! 🤗

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Saartjie]

Hi Sarah! Hmmm like your thinking... 🍷 🍸 🍹 😜

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Oooh I love Bournemouth Not run there yet but hope too 😃

A run on the beach from Boscombe to Poole sounds lush. Or on the prom. Mix the two sorta thing. Cuppa tea and lump of cake 👍😃

Tuscany! There’s posh 😃

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Ha ha! I’m lucky to run where I do although was sandblasted at the weekend on my run with the storms!!

Hope Tuscany isn’t too posh for me!! 😎😎😎

[Gran4z Graduate10]

Before in a past life I did a riding holiday in Tuscany, wasn't posh! The horses did the hills, bless them! Have a great holiday. PS I don't like hills either 🙂🌻

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Gran4z]

Thank you! Oooh may do my ‘run’ on horseback then! Hope Strava records it! 😬

[Gran4z Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Good plan🐎. Just tell Strava it's a walk, that will work!

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Gran4z]

😂😂😂

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Yay good to see this and your lovely pics

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

I seem to only update Strava recently. 😊

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Hello ewe! Long time no hear! And lovely to hear about your progress. 12km, eh? Now that's not to be sniffed at. That has spurred me on! How have you been managing in the heat? I have done 2 10ks since graduating, but too hot for me to even think about running further. Hope you have a lovely holiday. xxx

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Hi!! I go out early 5.30-6am to avoid the heat. I’ve done at least one 10K+ run a week since graduating. I’ve managed 6! Slowly followed the 10% rule and increased by that weekly. I’m sticking around that mark for now - don’t want to push it too soon. Xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

6 x 10km = fab! You are going great guns. 👏👏👏 I get out for 6am too, but London has just been so humid, it is already 21-22 degrees at that early hour! But I am going to do my 3rd 10km this weekend by hook or by crook! xx

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Really humid in Bournemouth too but try to beat the sunrise!! Looking forward to some cooler mornings. Good luck with your weekend 10K. Btw not as quick as you at them!! Xx

[SW16 Graduate10]

Have a lovely holibobs! I’m just back from a complete week off running ( lots of walking though, definitely did my daily 10k steps) and can recommend it! Didn’t seem to impact anything 🏃🏼‍♀️😀

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to SW16]

Thanks!! Tempted to do that too.

[Bridget007]

Hello 😃 you are doing amazingly well and now you’re throwing in hills and holiday running! Hope you have a lovely holiday ☀️☀️🍷🍰🍹🍦🥂🍿🍾

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Bridget007]

Thanks Bridget!!

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Great to hear from you Rip. You are a running machine. Hope you have a lovely holiday and that it's not too hot. Course you're used to that. The upside of running hills is that there's a down side

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Bridget! Thank you and said downside is good. 😬

[pianoteacher Graduate10]

Yey for the hills Rip! The seafront's great for fast times but I do enjoy a bit of off road action - hope you did too?

Enjoy your holiday 😁

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to pianoteacher]

Hi Marie - I have enjoyed my Monday jaunts away from the seafront. Good to mix it up. Hope all is well with you. 😊 x

[pianoteacher Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Good thanks! Getting in lots of running but Daniel won't go cross country - no idea why?!? My boyfriend just started exercising again this morning after a long break (he has lots of health problems so it can be very difficult for him). He says he's going to get his fitness up then try a parkrun with us in a few weeks. Running is contagious 😀

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to pianoteacher]

Great to see your Strava updates with Daniel. At least you may have a cross country friend with you boyfriend.😊 Hopefully!

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So jealous of your lovely trail run, and of your upcoming trip! Don't pack your kit, relax and enjoy the food and wine, it's truly a foodie's paradise.

Have a great time and I look forward to hearing all about it 😘😘😘

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Awww thanks Sharron. I’ll try!! Xx

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

That looks a great place to run for a change Ripcurl and I’m amazed at your distances now. I think you’re a natural born runner and will have no problem reaching marathon. My bridge doesn’t stretch as far as the next forum but I’ll see you on our virtual Parkrun.

In the meantime have a wonderful holiday in Tuscany 🍷☀️🏃‍♀️

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy. I’m not sure about natural more a ‘trier’! 😬 Just lurking around Marathon forum contemplating a HM next year.

Looking forward to my hols. 🍷 x

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Great views! Hope you enjoy your holiday. 😃❤️

I’m starting to feel like I’ve just started the 10k plan, but everyone else on here is sneaking off and plotting HMs now...😂😂😂

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Thanks mountaindreamer ! We’re always looking for our next challenge. 😉

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Don’t worry mountaindreamer- you’re still ahead of me, so I’m watching you from the bridge. 🏃‍♀️

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate10]

Ooh lucky you Alka - I love Italy 🇮🇹. I would just go and relax for the week rather than attempt more hills 😂- I hate them! I love reading your posts and seeing your Strava updates - you are inspirational and I think, once I come back from holiday, I may start the 10K plan.

Have a fantastic holiday whether you run or not! 🍷 🇮🇹 🍝

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Dizzysmum17]

Awww how kind of you! May just have a plod - I’ll see how much I’ve enjoyed the previous night! 🍷🍷🍷

You’ll do great at 10K too! Look forward to seeing your progress on Strava. x

[sallenson Graduate10]

Bore us? As if ❤

Whereabouts in Tuscany. I can feel more Allenson travel tips coming in... be warned....

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to sallenson]

Ha -ha! Pistoia.