CRACKED IT!

[59er]

Imagine my surprise when Mr Announcer told me this morning that I'd run my first kilometre in 4 minutes 30 seconds! I thought I'd listen to my podcast and take it easy. Must be wrong I thought. Have I bypassed the toxic 10? I was feeling quite good so just carried on and then my next kilometre was slower and the next and the next. So much for taking it easy - this is where my competitive streak kicked in 🙄 For the last part of the run I was having to try really hard not to go any slower. I even took my timer out of my Fitbelt because I thought that my time was definitely up in more ways than one! One minute left! That was hard but I finally managed 5k in 30 minutes. So I've done it - maybe I'll lighten up a bit now? 🤷‍♀️Take the pressure off myself a bit and go back to enjoying it more. I think I'm going to go back to my music though - way more uplifting than what I was listening to this morning.

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10]

That’s an amazing run!!! Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Thanks!

Apparently this Magic 10 will make me stronger. I don't feel it but maybe it's having some effect!

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10 in reply to 59er]

I feel like it’s definitely making me stronger! That said, these over an hour runs do take it out of me 😨🥵😅

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Over an hour? You deserve to be tired 🤪

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10 in reply to 59er]

It’s only because I’m so slow! 😆

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Massive congratulations, that was such a great run, and in the middle of winter too. Go bask in the glory. Happy running

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannytobe. I'm actually in France so winter isn't so bad. It's a bit of an effort to get out there as it is cold but once I'm running I soon warm up.

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Great run 59er and congratulations on your 30 minute 5k 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy. Feeling a bit better about it, now the euphoria has kicked in 🤣

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

great work, well done

[59er Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks Ju-ju. And now for the plank 😅

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10]

Well done. I just made it to 5K in 30 myself a few weeks ago. It's a lovely feeling!

[59er Graduate10 in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

Yes, you're right! I was thinking of it as the elusive 5k but not anymore!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Well done 59er. Long slow runs will make you stronger; intervals make you (even) faster ! 🚀

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you though I'm not sure I've got the energy for intervals!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to 59er]

😊 you could start with 30 seconds really slow 20 seconds not so slow and 10 seconds a bit quicker and build it up, No need to tire yourself out 👍

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Sorry! I've just seen your reply - I might give this a go - doesn't sound too bad!

[Rigpig]

That’s brilliant! I’ll get there one day 🙂

[59er Graduate10]

Thanks! The way you're going that day won't be too far away I'm sure 😉

[SlowLoris]

Nice place for a run. I’ve holidayed in Argeles years ago.

[59er Graduate10 in reply to SlowLoris]

Aaah Argeles! One of our favourite beaches - now I wouldn't mind running along that prom!

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Congratulations on your first sub-30 5k!🎉👍Sub-29 next! 😀

[59er Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thank you. Haha I think I see where this is going!

[Jalk]

4m30s! That's crazy fast. Many congratulations on 5km in 30

[59er Graduate10]

Yes, you're right IF I'd done 5 k in 4m30s that would be crazy fast but I didn't lol!!