8k 😊

[Bridget007]

Yaaay I have just run 8k!! Am super chuffed! I found the last k really long but I would have collapsed rather than not finish it😊 now back to 4 and 5k for the next two runs! I never thought when I started out I would be saying the words “back to 5k for the next run” 😂😂😂

[Lezlie]

Congratulation!! You must be really happy! I wonder if I will ever master 8k ... just started JuJu's plan which I modified to my needs. My second "long" run was 5,5k on sunday. I was so happy that I started crying after finishing that run ... but I was also scared because it is still a long way to 10k! It's almost unimaginable for me! So, great job!!

[Bridget007 in reply to Lezlie]

Well done on your 5.5k it’s such a lovely feeling isn’t it! This is my third attempt at the magic plan it’s like two steps forward and one step back for me 😊 I still think 10k sounds like a long run 😂😂 you will definitely be able to get to 8k it doesn’t matter when or how slow you go! I am a real plodder but I like plodding 🐌 have fun with your next run 😊😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Woohoo Bridget, very well done on your fabulous 8k! You’re very nearly at the big 10 now. How exciting is that? 🎉🎉👏👏😀😀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Bridget007 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Very! 😃. ONLY another 2k and I’ll be there! 😬😂😂😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Bridget007]

The bubbly is ready to be popped for you! 🥂🥂🥂🥂😀

[Jell6 Graduate10]

Words you thought you would never hear......just 5k!

Well done, take it easy 🤗

[Bridget007 in reply to Jell6]

Thank you 😊 me nearly at 10k 😲😁

[Dave58 Graduate10]

Well done. 8k is 5 miles which sounds a long way doesn't it and you did it!

[Bridget007 in reply to Dave58]

Thank you 😊 when you put it like that ... 5 miles I’m even more chuffed 😁😁

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done Bridget, nearly there now. Yes 4k is so nice after a long one. You can do this. 🏃‍♀️👏👏

[Bridget007 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you 😊 I hope I can 🤞... come on legs!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Bridget007]

Do you realise it was a year ago when you asked the forum if 53 was too old to start running. I think you’ve answered that one. You are doing brilliantly .

[Bridget007 in reply to Dexy5]

Gosh yes! I honestly thought 53 was a bit old to be starting running 😃😃 how funny! It’s actually this forum that makes you realise not all runners are in their 20’s and 30’s and running like gazelles 😊😊 and you are doing brilliantly too!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Bridget007]

Thank you. We’ve had similar experiences over our running year. The beast from the east and the hottest of summers. We can cope with anything now!

[Hidden]

Well done Bridget. 8km is quite a distance. Great achievement 👍 5km will become almost a holiday 😉

[Bridget007 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😊 it did feel like quite a distance 😂😂 ... almost a holiday 🤣🤣🤣

[O505k Graduate10]

Congratulations, completing 8k is a fantastic achievement. Enjoy!

[Bridget007 in reply to O505k]

Thank you 😊

[Wimborne]

Yay Bridget. Well done. 👏👏👏🌟🌟🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️. It’s hard work that last 1km. And yes. We use words and phrases we never dreamt of before this. It’s fab!!!! I had the Michael taken out of me in work when I used the phrase ‘ hoping to go sub 32 ‘. I think my work colleagues are secretly jealous 😀

[Bridget007 in reply to Wimborne]

Thank you 😊 I’m glad I’m not the only one who found the last km hard work 😃 sub 32 😲 i bet they are secretly jealous ... I am a bit actually 😂😂

[Wimborne in reply to Bridget007]

I am not sure my legs could ever go that fast 🦵 💨. I blame the fact I have short legs 😂

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done Bridget! That 10k is just around the corner 😀

[Bridget007 in reply to JonathanP]

Thank you 😊 gosh me ... 10k 😃

[Zest]

Wow Bridget007

Congratulations on this achievement, that is GREAT!

Zest

[Bridget007 in reply to Zest]

Thank you 😊 my legs do feel like they’ve had a bit of exercise today 😊

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Brilliant Bridget 👍 you can do this, in fact you are. 😎

[Bridget007 in reply to lexi6]

Thank you 😊 I hope your granddaughter is feeling much better and your puppy sitting is going well 😊

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Bridget007]

Thanks Bridget, granddaughter is doing really well and back at school part time. I’m also home again, my first night home I slept all night! Lovely pup, a real comic but exhausting. Getting back now to regular runs will be a breeze 😎

[Bridget007 in reply to lexi6]

Brilliant news about your granddaughter 😃 My sister got a puppy in November and it’s like having a full time job!

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Oh wow!!! I'm beaming ear to ear for you Bridget! 😊 8k! Yay! I think every PB distance or speed is worth celebrating so 🍾🥂🏅👏🏻😊🎉👍☀️ 💥⚡️ 🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️ from me! 8k is super amazing. Congratulations!

[Bridget007 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you 😊 I do feel rather happy 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️ it’s taken a long time in comparison to others but I am so enjoying it. I am surprising a few people including myself 😃 how is your hamstring I hope it’s feeling a bit better?

[Hidden]

Well done Bridget!

You are doing really well. How do I know this? Because to you 4 and 5k is just another run. I know what you mean about that last k though, I remember on my first 10k run which was an out-and-back route along my favourite canal, I really really had to push for that last k, but no way I was giving up!! I may also have been slightly naughty and skipped the 9k run, but that was a while ago, and I don't think ju-ju- noticed, so I got away with it!!

Personally I found the runs actually got easier, because I was getting more practiced at endurance running. I certainly found the jump from 5 to 10k much easier than Couch to 5K ever was.

All the best on your quest to cross the bridge! We're all with you, cheering from either the sidelines, the finish line, or the injury couch 😂

Neil

[Bridget007 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you!! 😊 the last k I was constantly looking at the distance on my watch and was saying to myself I’ll just run the next three lamp posts and see how much further 🤣 but when I’d done the 8k I walked the rest of the way home grinning from ear to ear 😊

[Hidden in reply to Bridget007]

Oh I bet you did, that's brilliant. You did it, you really did! The plan really works, you'll be sailing past 10k before you know it. Don't forget to slow down a bit though. I was amazed by just how much further I could run by dropping my pace down a bit.

[Bridget007 in reply to Hidden]

I don’t know if I’ll be sailing past it 🤣🤣 but thank you 😊

[ktsok]

Woohoo! That’s a long way! Well done 🙂

[Bridget007 in reply to ktsok]

Thank you 😊 it felt ok til I got near the end then it felt like a long way 😂😂

[ktsok in reply to Bridget007]

I’m not surprised - it is! And you were pushing your boundaries... really well done 👍

[Bridget007 in reply to ktsok]

Aw thank you ☺️

[Katnap Graduate10]

Good running Bridget! Its so much easier when you're enjoying it 😁

[Bridget007 in reply to Katnap]

Thank you 😊 yes I don’t think I could get up get out the front door if I didn’t enjoy it 😃 not always enjoying the beginning of the run when I’m wondering why my legs don’t want to go but after about 5 minutes lovely 😊

[onemdc Graduate10]

Well done 👍 I’m on my second attempt of juju’s plan and I’m also at 8k ! 10 k still feels a long way off at the moment. Happy running😀

[Bridget007 in reply to onemdc]

Well done to you too 😃 I’m on my third attempt go and I keep telling myself it’s ONLY another 2k .... only 🤣🤣

[grumpyoldgirl]

Fantastic Bridget! I'm so impressed. I love to see you youngsters doing well

[Bridget007 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thank you 😊 ... youngster 🤣🤣🤸‍♀️

[grumpyoldgirl]

Ha, you better believe it! 🤣🤣

[Goforitmama Graduate10]

I’d be chuffed too! Well done!

[Bridget007 in reply to Goforitmama]

Thank you 😊