First sub 40 min 5k...just

[backintime]

I know loads of people have done it but I'm quite pleased lol. If my maths is right I make that 39mins 48 seconds (I will double check. I ran a bit further so I don't have my 5k split time except by adding up. The time includes faffing to put my phone in my bum pocket once I started the app, slowing down to remove my jacket as it got warm, patting 2 dogs and lots of those zig zag gate thingies that they out in to stop cars and motor bikes. I also went over on my ankle on a stony bit so there was a bit of hobbling while I tested if it were hurt or just an ouch. So given all that faffage I am happy !

I also ran my fastest 2k which was my speed challenge for August.

Starting slowly to come together maybe ? Time will tell but I'll take the little victories as they come

[Stephen_UK Graduate10]

Congratulations!

I love the fact that patting dogs was part of the run.

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Stephen_UK]

It's the best bit of running outside : )

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Well done you. Brilliant time and of course it's all coming together. Enjoy the rest of your day 😊

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks, I feel as if I am getting stronger.

Next run 10k again *fingers crossed*

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

A lovely run backintime and you seem to have perfected the art of removing jacket and tying around waist while running.

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

That's easier than getting my phone in that back jogger waist pocket thingy lol

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

Have you checked out flip belts - much easier and very comfy to wear.

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I am looking at them for carrying water...I just hate belts in general and don't want anything to joggle around. I need to do more looking

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

They are like the Lycra waistband of your leggings but can carry more so don’t jiggle about like a normal belt. I can carry phone, small water bottle, keys on a clip and money in mine.

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Ok, thanks, I will have another look. I am starting HM training in September so I'll need a drop of water no doubt at some point

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

I use flip belt for up to 10k, but if you are to start HM training you may think about a hydration vest. I bought one for extending to 10 mile. It’s been really handy on long runs in summer.

amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01...

[JaoJao Graduate10]

Hey this is amazing! Feels good doesn’t it. I hope you will keep going, you will only keep getting better

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to JaoJao]

Will definitely keep going : ) thanks jaojao

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

Great, and keep reporting back! We are all in it together x

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to JaoJao]

Yes, the support on this forum is second to none

[Granspeed Graduate10]

🎉🎉🎉 Excellent. Look at that 7:10!! Very zippy. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Haha...it didn't last for more than 1k though 😂

I prefer the 6 : 40....but in general I got progressively slower

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

Oh whoops, didn’t see that bit. Even better. All your long distance work is paying off. 😊👍

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Have had a better look at the picture now!

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

I do feel like it is, and this being outside on trail-like riverside underfoot (hence the overturn on my ankle) made it feel like proper running lol

[ArthurJG Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

You may find if you start a little slower your pace may be more sustainable and your overall time might be faster once you become confident with it. That’s easy to say and not so easy to do, though. Took me ages to learn how to start slower.

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to ArthurJG]

Normally I do start very sensibly, like a good girl, and often end up with negative splits but today I just felt like going faster and I had signed up for the 2k August speed challenge so just wanted to run it while I was fresh and force myself to carry on lol. Twer a strategy for once

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Nice one Backintime!😊

Faffage is all part of the fun, plus it means you know you 'actually' ran even faster than the recording!😀xxx

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Indeed...I am learning to faff while running...a new skill for my cv : )