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Down to earth with a bump

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I finished week 4 on the Magic Plan this morning. Feeling pleased that 10k was really within reach but when I ticked the run off on the chart I realised that I wasn’t almost at the end, I was in fact only half way through! A moment’s shock, disappointment and a fleeting ‘oh glory, how will I get through this’ and then back to reality. I can do this - I am doing this! So get on with it OGR! And on a glorious morning like this, how can I not enjoy it? But it’s warm out there VRBs, even at 6.30, so if you’re going out later dress appropriately! Happy running!

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hamit profile image
hamitGraduate10

Half way finished !! not half way through. Well done😎

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply tohamit

Ah, thank you hamit! Much better phrasing! Good to hear from you!

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ComfortnotspeedGraduate10

Happy running to you on this lovely morning. Half way there! Nice going. Enjoy the journey 🌸😊🌸

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toComfortnotspeed

Thank you Cns! Onwards and onwards!

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Dexy5Graduate10

A lovely pic Oldgirl, and you are more than halfway through in distance; the repeats will make you stronger and consolidate what you’ve achieved . I know you’ll get to 10k before I return to 5k! Whoop whoop.

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

Thank you Dexy - not so sure about that . Definitely not making it a competition!

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Dexy5Graduate10

6.30 again? Impressed

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

Thought you might be!

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ForbiddenPlanetGraduate10

Well done OGR. 👍 Of course you can do it! I've also caught the 6 am running bug. It is magical being out there with the sun coming up and spring in the air.

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toForbiddenPlanet

Thank you FP - Yes it’s lovely isn’t it? We’re really into spring now!

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IrishprincessGraduate10

What a beautiful photo. Of course you can do it and will do it 💪🙂 Well done on running at 630!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toIrishprincess

Much too crowded later in the day IP! And if I leave it to later I find I can’t be bothered to go, so much better to fall out of bed into my running gear and get it over and done with!

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IrishprincessGraduate10 in reply toOldgirlruns

I wish I could do that but I need food before I can do anything 😋

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GranspeedGraduate10

You are doing it just right for you. 👍🎉 Aren’t these Spring mornings glorious? I’m jealous of all of you who can get out there in the early hours at the moment. Such a lovely feel to the air.... Happy running. 💕🏃🏼‍♀️🐢

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toGranspeed

Thank you Granspeed ! Hope your Forest stays quiet this weekend!

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply toOldgirlruns

So do I. And same about your seaside & promenade. 👍

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toGranspeed

🤞

That's the way, always a run at a time and a week at a time. It's also good to look back at times like these. Look how far you've come, how many miles you have covered and know the journey you're on is just that. Keep on keeping on because as long as you're able to do it then your time will come.

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Thank you GTFC, wise words!

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lexi6Graduate10

Lovely photo again OGR. You have grit go you! 👍

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply tolexi6

Thank you lexi!

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Buddy34Graduate10

What a beautiful morning for a run. Just sing ' ooooh your half way there' . Have a nice day🌞🌞🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toBuddy34

Good idea, I’ll try it next time out with a chorus of ‘I’m on the small half now’.....!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

You’ve got further than we did so well done, what a beautiful photo to start the Easter weekend

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Thank you- yes early morning by the sea is always a great way to start the day!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toOldgirlruns

The best

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JonathanPGraduate10

These spring mornings are glorious and not many people is definitely a bonus!👍

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CoddfishGraduate10

I see you got that sunrise on the prom again - also that others are out as early as you!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toCoddfish

Yes but not as many as in previous days - perhaps a Good Friday lie-in for some?!

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TimoteaGraduate10

Hi

Well done. What’s the magic plan and where do I find it?

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toTimotea

Hi Timotea, Look in the pinned posts here on the Bridge forum - it’s called ju-ju-‘s Magic Plan. Good luck with it!

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TimoteaGraduate10 in reply toOldgirlruns

Thank you so much. Will look immediately!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

What a lovely photo OGR! Your reward for being out before the “throngs” of people, all socially distancing. 🏃‍♀️

You know full well you’re going to make it to 10k soon don’t you? Imagine the pride you’ll feel. That feeling will see you through the last few weeks of the Magic Plan. And know what? There will be one heck of a virtual party laid on for you. Just remember to invite me - I’ll bring some 🥂 and 🍰

Go OGR! Run and stay safe! 👍😀👏💪⭐️

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thank you Cheeky! Yes, we’ll definitely have to have a virtual party and of course you’ll be there! And when we eventually get to that QECP meet-up we’ll do it properly!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply toOldgirlruns

We sure will! 🍰 🎂 🎉 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

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JoBell21Graduate10

I am in exactly the same place as you - a sixty min graduate now up to week 4 on the Km plan. Yesterday the hubby and I walked a 10 k route for when the time comes . Seems so long when you walk it. In the mean time just another 8k next week ha ha. We can do this thanks to this brilliant forum- it’s the only social platform I can bear to look at these days as it’s full of hope and things we can control x Take Care x

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toJoBell21

You’re so right JoBell21 ! It’ll be good to have you virtually alongside as we do the next 8k next week!

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

Of course all the runs you do between now and 10k will collectively be oodles better for you than that final cathartic 10k effort. So enjoy every one of them ...they are all triumphs 🙂

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toBeachcomber66

Thank you Beachcomber!

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Markco93Graduate10

Keep going OGR, I’m a week behind you. Even at this early stage I can see and feel the improvement in my fitness and I’m looking forward to what it will be like by the end of the plan. Ran yesterday about 17:45 when the temperature was about 23C, wasn’t so bad 🥵

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toMarkco93

Thanks Markco - all we can do is keep going! Good luck with the last few weeks!

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

You're doing so well. That 10km is definitely in sight, keep going. Remember to enjoy the journey as well as the achievement.

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toBaddieThePirate

Thank you Baddie, wise words!

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