B5R3, but ran 9k

[Jay66UK]

A good run. Boy, I knew I had done it by the end!

First 8k was 1 hour 3, almost exactly what I ran 8k last week. Pace overall down from 7.51 min/k over the 8 to 7.52 min/k over the 9. I’ll take that very happily.

Warm and humid - for the final 1.5k my (fantastic) Adidas mesh running hat was so full of sweat that the brim was dripping and I had to take it off for the cool down walk because it was filling my eye with sweat!

Took Sirens Hill to Born to be wild. Had same split times for the 6th and 7th ks, which pleases me much more than it should!

Got back and my right calf and knee are tender. They started grumbling half way back. Hot bath, lots of rolling, going to keep it as rested as I can.

10k still planned for next week provided the right leg holds out. First run with a local running group on Monday, doing 4k from a pub and back with a drink inside after.

Whatever run you have next, enjoy it x

[HoagyM Graduate10]

Good stuff Jay, doing a great job in keeping up that steady and relentless progress It's an interesting idea to run back from the pub after having a drink - not sure I'd be able to manage that!

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to HoagyM]

No it’s meet, run, drink in that order. But I need to drive up there so I’ll be on lime and soda.

[Saartjie Graduate10]

Fabulous Jay...Brilliant run! Great that you've joined a running group. Some real run buddies instead of just us VRBs 😉

[SendWine]

Loving the idea of a pub run

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done on your 9k Jay. 4k as a group run sounds fun and it’s nice to add a bit of social time to your running. Have fun.

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Excellent Jay! You’ve got up to that distance quickly!

[Cazza26 Graduate10]

You’re doing so well, Jay. I’m in awe! Managed my first Parkrun today, so it’s spurred me on to greater things. I’ve got that bloomin’ Manchester 10K to think of!!

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Cazza26]

Well done!

[Pippayoungart]

Your progress is amazing. You must be have a core of pure grit! Well done - i’m cheering you on from behind the 5k bike sheds.

[SandieF]

That’s amazing!!! You must feel on top of the world. Massive well done, excellent!!! 👏👏👍

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10]

Well done mate, fantastic! 10k is just around the next corner! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Well done. Must say I’m imptessed but not yet envious!! We’ll see!🤔

[amanda2463]

Brilliant Jay, pub sounds like a good reward!!

[Jelon]

Wow it seems like you’ve got there really fast well done. Good luck next week 😊👍🏻🙌🏃🏻‍♂️

[Ang33333]

9k! Wow! You're doing so well!! Still on the 5k playground....

! 😁

[Equi-geek Graduate10]

Wow Jay! That’s utterly brilliant! So great to hear of your progress 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Goforitmama Graduate10]

So pleased you are doing well. Hope the aches soon disappear. Good luck with the running group, it sounds great.

[Myrar]

Absolutely fantastic jay ....So well done and good luck for next week ..😊

[Jay66UK Graduate10]

Thanks everyone.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Fantastic Jay!! Well done you!! Wow so close to 10k now too! Amazing! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

[DeeRunning]

Totally awesome, dude 👏 You are rocking this programme. So pleased for you 🤗

[Eiralas]

Well done Jay - hope you enjoy the pub run Also hope your knee and calf settle down

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Eiralas]

Ta! Legs fine today despite (or because of) a fair bit of walking yesterday afternoon and evening.

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Well done, Jay! 😃❤️🏃‍♂️

9k is my plan for tomorrow morning. Shame it’s my right knee that’s niggling too - if it had been my left then we could have used our 2 good legs between us and tried doing our 10K three-legged! 😂❤️😎

A pub running group sounds fun. Hope you enjoy that.