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Blimey, I did it! I went for it and got 23.37. I was so tired at the end. I only try once in a while to go all out and today I did it ๐Ÿ˜

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Couchphoenix profile image
CouchphoenixGraduate10

23:37 ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Thatโ€™s amazing! Well done you must be thrilled with that, Iโ€™m still trying to get to 30 mins or under, best so far 31:14, any tips? Iโ€™ve been looking at pre-workout drinks, do you use those?

โ€ข in reply toCouchphoenix

Thank you so much! I just try and stay hydrated every day but definitely longer slower runs help. I feel better at longer distances and only run 5k's once in a blue moon. I usually run 5-10 miles every time. I'm pleased with it for 47 but my only real tip is to run faster you've got to run slower. Good luck, you can do it and it will come.

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CouchphoenixGraduate10โ€ข in reply to

Thanks for the encouragement and advice, Iโ€™ve started drinking more water today and I think thatโ€™ll make a big difference, plus Iโ€™m trying to eat more healthy foods....Iโ€™ll get there ๐Ÿ‘

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SlowLorisโ€ข in reply toCouchphoenix

Hydration and nutrition are important but itโ€™s putting miles on the legs that will make the difference.

59er profile image
59erGraduate10

Well done! Something to be proud of - all your hard work and determination has paid off ๐Ÿ˜…

โ€ข in reply to59er

Thank you!

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SlowLoris

Thatโ€™s very quick. Looks like a speedy first lap.

โ€ข in reply toSlowLoris

It was and hard to sustain ๐Ÿ™ˆ

MartinKH profile image
MartinKHGraduate10

Fantastic achievement, well done my friend.

Even more impressive considering itโ€™s the hottest day of the year.

All of those long runs really pay off, along with your determination.

Congratulations ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ช

โ€ข in reply toMartinKH

Thanks my friend. I left it all out there tonight but glad I did as you recover pretty quick after.

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Mum22boysGraduate10

Very impressive ๐Ÿ˜

โ€ข in reply toMum22boys

Thank you!

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Mum22boysGraduate10โ€ข in reply to

Just out of interest what does your heart rate do when you run like this? Mine is high even when I'm running slowly ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ

โ€ข in reply toMum22boys

I don't have a monitor so I don't know. I just have Strava but my phone goes in the waistband when I run. One day I'd like to get a watch that does all that ๐Ÿ˜

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Mum22boysGraduate10โ€ข in reply to

I just went for a basic model but I think at time it adds to the stress ๐Ÿคฃ

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๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™ˆ

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Buddy34Graduate10

Well that's just brilliant GTFC, amazing time and in the heat ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

โ€ข in reply toBuddy34

Thank you Buddy. Back to longer ones now which I prefer.

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damienairAdministrator

Wow. Blooming Hell, very well done. My PB for 5K is 25:36 and I nearly blew a gasket. Iโ€™d love to get under 25 minutes. I donโ€™t think I could ever achieve your amazing result, in fact I know I couldnโ€™t. Great running, congratulations.

Damien

โ€ข in reply todamienair

Really appreciate this. My previous best was 25.10 so we are pretty close. You will go sub 25 eventually. I left it all out there today as I seldom do straight 5k runs. Maybe just once every few months. I much prefer runs of 5 miles plus. You will get there when it feels good for you!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Thatโ€™s awesome GTFC, absolutely flying! Well done! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thank you!

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Rebounder

Respect to you GTFC thatโ€™s is truly amazing. Iโ€™m a 61-year-old duck trying to get under 30 mins and youโ€™re an inspiration although youโ€™re loads younger than me! The trick definitely seems to be longer distances as regular runs ๐Ÿ‘‘

โ€ข in reply toRebounder

Thank you. If I'm still able to get out and run pain my 60's I will be very pleased indeed. Keep going. I believe you'll get there.

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Banana12Graduate10

Wow. Well done. What a terrific time GTFC. Great achievement.

โ€ข in reply toBanana12

Thank you! I will ease off a while now!

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RaspberrypinkGraduate10

Super speedy. Especially in this hot weather. Well done ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

โ€ข in reply toRaspberrypink

It was so hot but I'm getting used to it a little more now.

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purple_gemGraduate10

That's brilliant!I'm on 26.02, aiming for sub 25, love hearing stories like this. Do you do intervals too?I've started doing long runs which has got my time down and was thinking they would help too?

โ€ข in reply topurple_gem

Thank you so much. I'm always nervous posting these types of runs but in the moment I was so happy that I just posted. I've been running since November and watch lots of videos on YouTube which help. The Running Channel and The Run Experience are ace. I don't really do intervals, fartleks or hill sprints much but I've found long slow runs really helpful. I usually do a 5 mile run, 8-10 mile run and 7 mile run each week nice and steady. This has undoubtedly helped as I don't really get too tired and my breathing is fine and under control. Then every few months I'll do a HM or 5k sprint. Hope this helps. You certainly will go under yourself. Do you enjoy the longer runs yourself? Consistency is the key!

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purple_gemGraduate10

Hi, I've heard of the running channel but not the run experience, will take a look, thanks. Posting is great as the community understands the effort, my friends wouldnt be impressed, lol. I've only been running since March, but definitely have the running bug, started on couch to 5k.

I run 3 times a week usually a 5k, a 10k and the 3rd is either another 5k or I started intervals this week to mix it up. I do like the longer runs, though tbh I ran 12k for the first time last week and my brain did start to wander. Great for endurance though, so will keep it up, thanks for the tips!

โ€ข in reply topurple_gem

You are doing brilliantly! Keep going and maybe look at hill repeats to help you too. Global Triathlon Network is also really good. Take care and I'll look out for your posts!

Run46 profile image
Run46Graduate10

Wowee, that's some speed, well done ๐Ÿ‘

Exhausting going all out isn't it, harder than a long slow run any day!

โ€ข in reply toRun46

Yes! I really was a state at the end!! Good job it's only once in a while ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

Amazing time ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š; congratulations. I ran yesterday in the heat; 3.5k at a very slow pace and I was still boiling! Zero intake has increased substantially (but not more than three per day!)

โ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

I'm like you, I have my days and whatever the weather I'm doing it! 3.5k is still hard work out there so well done.

Rowers profile image
RowersGraduate10

From another 47 year old: that sounds superhuman to me! I can't do anything in this weather!

โ€ข in reply toRowers

47 is the age!!!

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RowersGraduate10โ€ข in reply to

Just need a change in the weather then! ๐Ÿคฃ

โ€ข in reply toRowers

Just reading a few of your posts. 10k is a milestone run. You're definitely on the right track!

Fionamags profile image
FionamagsGraduate10

Wow that's amazing. Congratulations!!!!

โ€ข in reply toFionamags

Thank you. When I get home and am recovered I'm always glad I did it and put the effort in.

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ju-ju-Graduate10

Speedy :)

Celeriac profile image
CeleriacGraduate10

Super fast!! Wow. Well done, what an amazing effort. I'm still at the stage where I daren't go too fast as I don't think I'll make it to the end!

I'm up to 13K now and I must admit I'm enjoying the long slow runs when there is no pressure on pace. I actually find I am able to sing along with my music!

I'm amazed at how my shorter distances have just naturally got faster after the long runs. It's all very satisfying this running business isn't it? Well....some of the time at least! ๐Ÿ˜‰ I'm only up to 33mins for my 5K. Wow, you're 10 mins faster, that's amazing! Well done again.

I'm 45 years old so maybe my best is yet to come too!

โ€ข in reply toCeleriac

Sounds like you are doing so well. After 2.5k I was ready to stop. Then I thought 'just keep going' it's very rare I put the hammer down like this. Your long slow runs and singing are so lovely to hear. You will certainly get there, no doubt. Long slow runs are my forte really and like you I feel satisfied so often. Oh...your best is yet to come ๐Ÿ˜Š

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

You would just be a blur at that speed itโ€™s amazing

I suppose at least if you go fast enough you get back before the heat really starts to get to you (that bits a joke)

Very fast time though, you must be so chuffed

โ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

Thank you. I really was but now back to slow and steady!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduateโ€ข in reply to

Slow and steady for most our runs allow us to run faster sometimes and come home grinning, well done you

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