Finally feel like I belong here!

[Ethelbert]

After graduating C25K back in February, all completed on the treadmill, I've slowly and steadily been transitioning outside. Today I ran 5k outside, first time ever, feels like graduating all over again

Somewhat chuffed with myself ... especially since I had another triumphant venture outside my comfort zone today, delivering a 20 minute slot at a training event for my business. Was very tempting to just flop when I got home, so going out and nailing that 5k felt VERY good 😀

[ArthurJG Graduate10]

Great effort! Well done.

[Ethelbert Graduate10 in reply to ArthurJG]

Thanks

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Nice run Ethelbert! More will follow too!😊

Great that you are enjoying your outdoor running😊x

[Ethelbert Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

I'm very lucky to have a flattish 5k route a handy brisk 5 minute walk from my house! So yes, plenty more to follow!

[O505k Graduate10]

Well done, sounds great.

[Ethelbert Graduate10 in reply to O505k]

It was ☺

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Fantastic Ethelbert. You sound positive and that’s more than half the battle. 5k in the bag. Go you! 👏👏

[Ethelbert Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Aw thanks, I'm a great fan of the positive mindset 😀

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

Brilliant! Fabulous way to build on your work triumph! 👍🏅😁

[Ethelbert Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

It was such a good finale!!

[Hidden]

Brilliant job, although you already belonged here 👍🏃🏾‍♀️😊

[Ethelbert Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I think in my head I've been working on four separate graduations ... 30 mins on treadmill, 5k on treadmill, 30 mins outside and 5k outside. Now I've ticked them all off 😀

[Hidden in reply to Ethelbert]

10k is now waiting....

[Ethelbert Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Can I just say ... eeeek!!!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done, there’s nothing like running outside, experiencing the seasonal changes, and watching the world go by.

[Ethelbert Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Certainly loving this season outside, love spring. Suspect I might be less keen in the heat of summer, but we'll see!!

[steviej99 Graduate10]

Brilliant well done Ethelbert. Must admit that I'm bit of a fairweather jogger so did a lot of my C25k in the gym but now I love running outside, seeing other runners and lots of those people who can only walk!!

[Ethelbert Graduate10 in reply to steviej99]

Haha, thanks - I've not ventured out in anything but fair weather yet!

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done Ethelbert! Time to set more targets now!😀

[Ethelbert Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

I have a few ... consolidating the 5k outside is definitely one, braving an actual parkrun another! I've done just short of 55 minutes on the treadmill (once) so steadily increasing distance outside to match that is a general target, which I probably need to break down a bit into more specific interim targets. Definitely like having something to aim at though ☺

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Ethelbert]

Sounds good - I can definitely recommend parkrun! 😀

[Katiekats Graduate10]

Well done.

[Ethelbert Graduate10 in reply to Katiekats]

Thanks ☺