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Started new running course, helped my parkrun!

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I went to my first session of a 5-10k course, which involved a timed run, pyramid intervals (tough!) and some silly running games. All very good fun on a lovely sunny morning. We won't know when the long runs will be until on the day (exciting) but homework was a parkrun or similar length run, plus a shorter timed run-walk session. So off I went to parkrun on another sunny morning, and I got a pb, yay! 33.05. Very happy with that, I'm certain is all down to the intervals, which I know are good for me but I don't like so I avoid them. Joining a course means I can't avoid them 😁 Legs are a bit achy (achey?) this morning, so I'll go for a walk later to stretch them out.

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Stick to that course, by doing the course you will be able to run a 5K in 30 minutes or less and a 10K in 60 minutes or less.

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toAlMorr

That would be wonderful if I could! I fully intend to stick with it now, thank you for the support, Al 😊

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10β€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

πŸ‘ πŸƒ I intend to run another 10k on Wednesday, that would be my third. 😊

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GranspeedGraduate10

Shining example! πŸ‘πŸΌ Ugh, those intervals. 😧 Not even a new watch can make them fun, though it’s distracting. I set off this morning but the drizzle almost immediately turned to drenching rain so I just walked & saved the running for later. Large ponds were forming along my route!

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toGranspeed

The change in weather is breathtaking! A massive rainstorm came over us in the early hours, and I woke up to dark grey skies, now the sun is out again. Hope it brightens up for you!

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GranspeedGraduate10β€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Ta. Would be nice to have the sun back, but I’ll settle for lack of deluge at this point!

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RunningChocoholicGraduate10

Hi GOG, This sounds an interesting course! Just wondered how you found it? Or is it part of a running club? X

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toRunningChocoholic

It's part of a local running club, it's well worth looking around in your area to see what there is, they seem to be catering more and more for, shall we say, late starters?! Everyone had to be able to run 5k to do this one, but we were all ages, shapes and sizes and levels of ability.

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RunningChocoholicGraduate10β€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Great! Thanks - good luck! Xx

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I detest intervals, but I guess they are a necessary evil. πŸ™„ Good for you for doing them, and very well done on your latest PB!

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MuddledGardenerGraduate10

What course is this?

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toMuddledGardener

It's with a running group local to me, I did my c25k with them (the first time) and I thought it would help me (stop me from wimping out) if I did 10k with them.

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Murielbez

What club is it? Am now doing a 5 to 10k training but trying to diversify to keep me motivated

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toMurielbez

They're local to me, but I know several groups in my area that do something similar, there's probably one near you.

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Murielbezβ€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Yes I have looked up and found a group I like. Will give this a go after my first parkrun

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toMurielbez

Fab! Glad you found one, you're right, it's all about keeping ourselves motivated. Good luck for that parkrun 😊

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Well done on the PB Grumps! Intervals, at my own pace, helped me to build up 5k pace, so I think that you are right. Glad you are enjoying the course πŸ‘

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

Let's hope I'm still enjoying it when it approaches 10k πŸ˜“ It certainly didn't do your running any harm BC, so fingers crossed 🀞😊

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Beachcomber66Graduate10β€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

I have confidence in you !!😊

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Brilliant! Well done you! PB and new course, seriously impressive !

πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜ŠπŸŽ‰πŸ‘β˜€οΈ πŸ’₯⚑️ πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈ

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toover61andstilltrying

Thank you so much, I just need to stay sensible now and not think I'm superwoman. Not really likely, some of the women on the course went off like whippets!

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JonathanPGraduate10

Well done - sub 33 (32?) soon!

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toJonathanP

Ooh I was a whisker away JP! I wasn't trying for a pb but realised at the end that I was close, so I put my foot down at the finish. I'm in danger of becoming competitive 😁

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JonathanPGraduate10β€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Yes, watch out !

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toJonathanP

πŸ˜πŸ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Bletch, intervals! But I know they’re helpful and your example reminds me that I need to do some this week! 😩😩

What a fantastic PR time GOG - I bet you’re very proud of that. And how exciting not knowing when your long runs will be! I guess you’ll need to keep sensibly fuelled and hydrated all the time just in case! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Not sure I like the sound of all that sensible hydration cheeky, but I'll do my best. Cheers! πŸ₯‚

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

🀣🀣

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Congratulations on your new PB. Well done.

Damien

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply todamienair

Thanks Damien 😊

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