When you think you’re slow

[dcmusic]

Well I don’t just think it, I know i’m Not a whizz kid but I’m just so pleased to be able to run 10k. Never in my wildest etc etc

Anyway ran 10k for the first time 2 months ago (thanks JuJu) tried another one last month - just nice and steady and I ran 2 mins faster! Then last week when I thought I might try again I felt quite tired and stopped at 8k. Discovered I was running too fast when I saw Fitbit ie 7 mins each K....

Thanks for letting me ramble on ... I’ve noticed I am slowly developing speed and am very proud when I run 5K in under 35mins.

The main thing is how good running has made me feel and has changed the way I feel about myself as an older woman - and how others see me. Amazing! Thanks everyone!

[Runninginsingapore]

It is amazing isn’t it, when you see progress! Well done on your times too. 👍👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Empem Graduate10]

What a fab post and I agree so much about how running can help you feel positive, purposeful and indeed powerful as an 'older woman'.Like you I tend to run too fast for the long ones and have to pull back but love getting a fast 5k in once in a while.I've done the 10k twice now too but had to take a break recently.Back out there this week and feeling good.Have a great week!

[dcmusic Graduate10 in reply to Empem]

Thank you Empem - yes love the way running has made me feel!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Isn’t this running lark great? A life changer for many of us more mature runners too.

[JonathanP Graduate10]

The most important thing is enjoying your runs dc - and it sounds as though that is exactly what you're doing 😀

[Bridget007]

Well done under 35 minutes for 5k isn’t slow in my humble opinion! It does make you feel good doesn’t it 😃 sometimes I feel like buying a T-shirt that says “as unlikely as it seems I can run 8k” 😂😂

[jayval70 Graduate10 in reply to Bridget007]

Oh I’d buy one of those 😃

[Wimborne]

Happy Running dcmusic. That’s what it’s all about. Just happy running. 😀