Well they weren't the magic bullet I was hoping for but I added them into the CBT approach to running - breaking it down into small steps and banishing negative thoughts. The JBs were little rewards - one every 15 mins at 30 mins onwards.
Funny thing is, for small sweets they don't half take a bit of chewing! Every time I had one I was out of puff for a minute or two. Didn't expect that!!!
Anyways that's 9k in the bag now! Woohoo!!!
9k powered by jelly babies 😊😂 Did you bite their heads off first?
That sounds a brilliant run, congratulations.
Well I had to develop my technique as I went. First one went straight in the gob but it seemed to suck all the oxygen out of me - went down fighting! Number 2 I went for the head, puff puff chew, followed by the other half. Third one I took in little nips - about 4 I think - which was just about right!
Can't believe I'm discussing my jelly baby technique - must be the endorphins. 🤣🤣🤣
Lots of varied techniques to learn while running 🤣
9k.. wow.. well done, that’s fantastic.. I think you deserve a whole bag of jelly babies..😊🤸🏾♂️
Well done, sorry to hear the jelly babies took such hard work - forgot to say I just suckvthem to death 🤪 so close now to your 10k, exciting. Happy running 🤗
Ha ha ha ha now you tell me!!!!! Right I'll try that next time.
Well done x
Get in!!!!! Fabulous news Fionamags!! You are doing so well. It's amazing and seems like only 5 minutes ago we were rudderless and looking for new purpose., not quite managing 5k🥴. Look how far you've come....4k actually 😂😂 but in terms of the journey it's unbelievable. So proud my VRB! That 10 k awaits and another milestone. More power to your legs. 👏👏👏👏
Awwww thanks so much Allison - that means a lot. So great to have our VRBs to cheer us on!
You're on a roll now too - you will get there soon!!!
Mmm we'll see. If I do great if not I'll be at the virtual finish line as you complete your first half marathon 😁
Yes I think a virtual HM will be about the extent of it. I'll do it on my computer rather than my legs!!!! Feeling pretty weary and not sure I want to extend the distance any further. I think 10k will do me fine. Would need to get a lot faster/fitter before considering going further as it would just take hours!
Good 9K run for you today Fionamags powered up by Jelly Babies, I tried them when I was running 12K but all they did for me was make me thirsty so from now on I will keep to water 💦 or a diluted fruit drink for my runs.
Onwards and upwards to your 10K run. 🏃🏾
Fabulous Fionamags! A 9k 👍🏼🌟. I’m going to get myself some jelly babies too - they sound like good rocket fuel 😊.
Well just be warned that they put up a fight. Grannyhugs' technique is to suck the life out of them. We shall learn frim the master! 🤣😉
Well you have to try Haribo jelly babies. I can't stand Bassetts the white powder makes me feel sick.
Anyway well done on the 9k. 👏👏👏
Thanks! I shall investigate the haribos too!!!
I tried those on Sunday. I can't say they gave me any noticeable advantage. But anything worth a try. Bag almost empty now as I forgot to hide them from hubby😂😂
Haribos are made in heaven by running 👼. I can’t buy those heavenly little suckers...I can’t trust myself not to wolf the whole packet. Even tried those wee individual packs. Trouble is With the wee packs...they come in a bigger packet 🥴. Haribos rock.
Wow, so close to the finish line 🤩
And you’ve given me something to look forward too 😍 jelly babies 👏🏻
just watch out for the oxygen snatching action. 😉
Well done. Nearly there!
Thanks! 1 more k seems like a lot just now - but then we said that about 1 minute not so long ago....
Brilliant run, well done, I was definitely like yourself with haribo strawberries, am putting jelly babies on the shopping list but will remember to suck!!
Fantastic Fionamags, 🥳 that’s some distance, well done, I am sure you can see that 10k marker up ahead now 👏👏
....strange I had the same experience today with my sports mix, I don’t think eating on the run is for me 🤔
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Fantastic run Fiona. I am now on the injury bench and gutted. I had got to 55 minutes of running. I think I have got Peroneal tendonitis. I have had a week of rest and strengthening exercises and tried a 20 minute run this morning. I got to 16 minutes and the ankle started to ache again. Going to give running a break for at least 2 weeks concentrating on cycling to try and maintain fitness. What is so sad is that I am visiting my daughter this weekend for the first time since before lockdown. I was so looking forward to running with her. I am sure there will be other times.
I'm so sorry to hear that - what rotten timing. But you need to hang in there until you're ready. You'll be back at it and sporting that new badge in no time. Xxx
Poor you! Having just returned from injury I empathise! You will return though!
Yay well done you, 9k... so close. I haven't felt the need to snack while running yet but it's interesting to hear everyone's experiences.. see if I can pick up some pointers 😉 looking forward to the 10k post when you're ready to add that extra k
9k. That’s fantastic, well done.
Well done on the 9k 🏃♀️
Well done on your 9k run. 10 is just round the corner. I’m a jelly baby eater on longer runs. I bite the head first (gruesome) and then eat the rest in 2. I think they mentally help and are also a distraction when you’re feeling tired 👍🏼
Wow well done! 🎉
Wow! Maybe the sweets helped. 9k that's amazing!
Can’t go wrong with a few jelly babies! 👏👏👏 and what an awesome run!... 9k!
Wowwweee! 💕
Thanks! That'll be you too before you know it. 😉
🤔 💭 I’m not sure I could carry enough Jelly Babies to get me round 9k 🤣🤣 X
Ahhh Jelly Baby's 
I had a friend who was a Psychiatrist years ago who used them with his patients.
When I asked them how that worked, he gave me one and told me to bite it. I did and he snatched it back. Then he explained....
" John, if you'd bitten the head off - it would mean you are a psychopath.
This feet - You'd have an inferiority complex.
The chest - very maternal and nurturing.
The Backside - Servile creepy personality. "
"HOWEVER" he went on, "I've never even heard, John, of anyone who screams 'stop looking at me!" and bites the Jellybabys eyes out ...."
Seriously though, I carry wine gums on long runs and eat one every mile, it's worked very well for me on a number of levels. Last HM I did, I distracted myself from being tired the last few miles by trying to guess what colour wine gum would be next
Ha ha ha good one. I shall add wine gums to the shopping list.
Well done Fionamags, 👍 I think chewing a jelly baby would muck up your breathing that you’ve got into a rhythm with no wonder you were out of puff chewing them, great distance though, very impressive 👏🏻👏🏻
Impressive- I would have been so distracted with the jelly babies I wouldn’t have ever started.
9kis impressive.
Working up to 10k!
The jelly babies are a winner! First 10 miles 🏃♀️
9k -Yeay!!
9k ✅ 
