Down to earth with a bump

[Oldgirlruns]

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!

[hamit Graduate10]

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

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to hamit]

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

[Comfortnotspeed Graduate10]

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

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Thank you Cns! Onwards and onwards!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

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.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

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

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

6.30 again? Impressed

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thought you might be!

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10]

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.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

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

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

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

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

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!

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

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

[Granspeed Graduate10]

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. 💕🏃🏼‍♀️🐢

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

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

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

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

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

🤞

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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.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you GTFC, wise words!

[lexi6 Graduate10]

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

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Thank you lexi!

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

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

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

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

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

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

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

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

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

The best

[JonathanP Graduate10]

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

[Coddfish Graduate10]

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

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

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

[Timotea Graduate10]

Hi

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

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Timotea]

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

[Timotea Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you so much. Will look immediately!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

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! 👍😀👏💪⭐️

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

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!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

We sure will! 🍰 🎂 🎉 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

[JoBell21 Graduate10]

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

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to JoBell21]

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

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

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 🙂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you Beachcomber!

[Markco93 Graduate10]

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 🥵

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Markco93]

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

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

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

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thank you Baddie, wise words!