A cheeky little 5k

[Fionamags]

Second run of the week today - so I thought I'd do 5k and was another corker! I ran out and back along the cycle track. Lots of wild flowers were in bloom, the sun was shining but there was a cool breeze - perfect running weather again.

The happy pace returned and without feeling like I was working any harder I ended up with a faster time - although I did speed up for the final 2 minutes when I realised I might get a PB! So that was 40:41 today and I am very pleased with that. These long runs must be paying off!!!

[MoliJ Graduate10]

Sounds like it was a fabulous run 🏃🏻‍♀️

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to MoliJ]

It really was - i really loved it and improving my time was the icing on the cake!

[David_G]

Great work Fionamags🏃‍♀️👍 It’s great when you have lovely run and makes all the effort worthwhile!😀👏👏👏

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

Thanks it was just lovely. These runs keep us coming back fir more - don't they?

[David_G in reply to Fionamags]

They do indeed and that’s why we keep going😊👍

[Allbarron 60minGraduate]

You are doing really well. Still haven't found my happy pace. Not consistent but did try lengthening my stride as you did last weekend. Tech fail this morning so no splits to check🥴

[Hidden in reply to Allbarron]

I think it takes a while to get that happy zone. I'm trying to run shorter strides sometimes a little quicker to keep my cadence up a bit. Ultimately I don't want it to feel unnatural though so go with what feels comfy for you.

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Allbarron]

I don't find it every run - the last one was another stinker! But you'll find it eventually - or maybe it will find you? I think it happened because I just relaxed into a long run and decided to forget about pace and distance.

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

I think relaxing into a run is key!

[Hidden]

Love that you had some gusto left for the final push!! Time looks good too so keep going. There's more to come 🥇

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks! I feel that getting under 40 mins is a good target - might take a while but I think the longer runs are definitely doing something. I feel like something has clicked as well - and not in an ominous way 😂😂

[Hidden]

Wonderful Fionamags, sounds a lovely run, there go those happy running legs, flowers looking beautiful. I definitely think those runs are all in the bag somewhere and will all pay out 😃🤗

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Sounds great! I agree that the longer runs can help speed up the shorter runs. Although 5k - short! Haha.

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

i know - get us with the 'little 5k' 😂😂😂

Allbarron and I were just marvelling about how far we've come and it's true!

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

It's amazing isn't it! You are very definitely a runner and loving t!

[dijep Graduate10]

I love seeing your photos, looks wonderful worth all the flowers out. Well done on your 'little 5k' and a PB to boot 😊🎉🎈💐

Having got to your 60 minutes are you now working towards 10k?

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

yes I think so. I'm just going to carry on gradually extending one run per week in a similar way to Juju's plan. So it will take me a while.... but I'm not in any hurry.

[Hidden]

Fabulous Fionamags! "A cheeky little 5k" indeed - go you with a PB!! ⭐️

It looks like a glorious running route with flowers all along the way. No wonder it was a corker today - sunshine, flowers, happy pace and a 5k to boot 😃! What's not to love 😊.🌷DD

[Busylady1]

Brilliant well done! 🎉

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Busylady1]

Thanks! Was a great run.

[Raspberrypink Graduate10]

Sounds like a great run. Well done👍🏼

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Raspberrypink]

Thanks - its these ones that keep us going, isn't it?

[Raspberrypink Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Certainly is 👍