7km - I am so happy!

[Debston]

Run 1 of Week 3 on Ju-ju's Magic Plan. Wasn't sure about doing the long 7k run so soon after my 5km Parkrun on Saturday but I had arranged to go with a friend who runs and had kindly plotted out a fab 7km route for us in the local woods. It was sunny but cool in the shade and with a delicious breeze that helped keep me going. A few uphill stretches that I grumbled my way through and lots of lovely flat and downhill bits that I really enjoyed. Really pleased to be home and having a nice sit down now. Feeling so happy and a little achey. ☺

[RunRunRun13 Graduate10]

Well done on the 7k ! Lovely run in the woods - sounds like the perfect location 🌳

Slightly apprehensive of my 7k this week but nice to read the VRB’s doing theirs which gives me the motivation to smash it too 🏃‍♀️

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to RunRunRun13]

I was actually really nervous about it, silly really because I did the 6km last week without any worries. I guess it feels like a bigger step up this time. If it helps, the final km was the easiest and if I'd HAD to keep running, I could have done. Good luck with yours, let us know how it goes!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Great run...and...woo hoo 7k✔👍Well done Debston, a lovely run outside!😊x

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks Bluebirdrunner, it really was a perfect morning for it and I have learnt a new route which is a bonus.

[Julia187 Graduate10]

Fantastic, well done on getting that done Looks like a lovely route too. I don't know about you but I still have a bit of disbelief that I actually ran 7k!!

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Julia187]

😂 I can't quite believe it. But it is on mapmyrun so it must be true!

[Stephen_UK Graduate10]

Well done, Debs. That’s some serious progress.

Wonderful photo.

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thanks, Stephen_UK! I stopped to take the photo and then had to sprint to catch up with my friend. I really should stop taking pics on my runs but it was just so lovely that I couldn't resist. 😂

[Stephen_UK Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

It was worth it, I reckon.

[Hidden]

7k is amazing and after 5k on Saturday makes it even more impressive deb.Think you've earned that sit down lol👏👌✌

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, GMAN1977! Looking forward to doing my shorter run next time, hoping it will feel easy! 😂

[Hidden]

Amazing stuff Debs, you're absolutely flying.

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks clubberlang, it really is a magic plan! Still insane though - I ran for 1 hour and 7 minutes! 🐌 😂

[backintime Graduate10]

Wow debs, brillant !!

I'm slightly nervous about this one, I sort of believe I can do it but it feels like a big step to add on a whole 1k lol

You and others posting your runs is giving me the courageI need

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

I was nervous, 7 sounds like a big number doesn't it? If it helps, the final km was honestly the easiest bit because I knew I was on the home stretch. In fact, as soon as I got halfway, I had no doubt at all that I would finish. So just hang in there until you have done 3.5km and then the rest should take care of itself. It really helped that my friend had planned the route and I didn't have to make any decisions today, just had to follow him! So might be worth having a really clear idea of your route before you set off. Good luck, you can do it! ☺

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Great run. Those aches are just there to remind you how awesome you are. That fitness level has risen very well... 12k in 3 days is a big advance on still feeling the last run two days later in the early weeks of your running journey. Happy running.

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Wow, hadn't thought of it like that - 12k in three days, that's really something! Thank you!

[Joggingonthewildside]

Well done you! Wow can’t imagine doing 7k.

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Joggingonthewildside]

Thanks Joggingonthewildside! I couldn't imagine it either, until I was doing it. 😂

[Couchpotato2]

Well done! Make sure you have an easy run next or even a day’s rest!

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Rest day tomorrow then a short 3.5km, accompanied by another running friend who is doing her graduation run on Wednesday. Can't wait, hope my legs are a bit less achey by then! 😂

[Couchpotato2 in reply to Debston]

Good luck!

[notquiteretired 60minGraduate]

wow looks a lovely place to achieve a 7 k, well done🙌 bet it was helped with the breeze and bit of shade. Enjoy a rest now you have earned it😊

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to notquiteretired]

Thanks, notquiteretired! The breeze and shade helped so much, I was very grateful for them. Lucky to have the woods on my doorstep!

[Hidden]

Lovely photo. Well done on your long run 👍

[MuddledGardener Graduate10]

Wow! Well done! And the woods look beautiful!

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Well done to you! 😊

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

What a perfect place to run your 7k at. Looks lovely.

[Dottie_D Graduate10]

Well done you. I’m hoping mine goes just as well later in week. I started with the shorter 3.5k on a hilly stretch, which went very well 👍🏼

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Dottie_D]

Good luck for it, let us know how it goes!