Wow 5 k at last

[Scruff55]

Well managed 2 PBS this morning my first ever 5 k followed by my first ever 50 minutes of running. Got to 44 minutes and thought I would carry on for a bit longer and then ran for 52 minutes. Not sure how fast my 5 k was probably about 49 minutes which I know is slow but not bad for someone who couldn’t run this time last year. So now to finish w3 of JuJus Magic then a couple of rest days. 😀😃😃😃😃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️✅

[Runnellrun Graduate10]

That’s brilliant! It takes me about that long to do a 5k but that’s how I’ve avoid any injuries and carry on progressing. You’re doing amazingly!

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to Runnellrun]

Thanks I am just so pleased to finally get there. At the beginning of lockdown I was just about managing to do 20 minutes x3 per week as my ankle was just so painful. Now I seem to be able to manage to run through the niggle that is still there so I am so happy to get to 5 k. The 52 minutes was a bonus really. Not far to 60 minutes though.

[Runnellrun Graduate10 in reply to Scruff55]

Oh perhaps you should rest the ankle a bit more? To avoid any injuries? Running through pain is never a great idea.

Have you looked a this video?

youtu.be/9L2b2khySLE(Not working as expected?)

When I had trouble with my foot and ankle it turned out that I was just tying up laces up too tight 😂

Good luck with it! You’ll be there in no time

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to Runnellrun]

Thanks for the video. Ill watch it and learn.

[Jamicharla]

Well done! Sounds like a super rewarding run! I'm currently consolidating, but really looking forward to moving on to Juju's plan! How are you finding it?

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to Jamicharla]

It’s a really great plan I tend to try the longer run as my second run of the week then if I don’t make it I still have another chance to get to the time required it’s worked for me so far as I’m only on W3 but ran for 52 minutes this morning which I didn’t find too hard at all. So it’s definitely a Magic plan. Enjoy

[Jamicharla in reply to Scruff55]

Sounds like a great way to approach it! I've heard loads of good things about it so definitely keen to give it a go!!

[Killerblue Graduate10]

Well done 👍 and I’m thinking of starting juju’s in the next couple of weeks

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to Killerblue]

go for it 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️✅✅✅

[iloverunning]

That’s fantastic! I’m just managing 20 minutes every day but once I get to 30 minutes I’ll look at the plan you’re currently doing, especially as I retire next year so will have more time to run!

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to iloverunning]

Definitely worth doing I was struggling at the beginning of lock down to get past 20 minutes 3 times a week but now managed W3 of JJs magic so if I can do it then so can you. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😛😛

[iloverunning in reply to Scruff55]

Thanks, I love your posts, you’re an inspiration to many on here!

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to iloverunning]

Thank you. I’m just like you trying to get fitter so I can enjoy my life better. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well done - what a fantastic start to the day! Hitting that 5K for the first time is a very special milestone.👏👍 Good luck with the Magic plan!🙂

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks I’m enjoying it now I’m getting to the longer runs. Don’t get me wrong it’s hard work at times but still a kind of fun 😁😁😁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[BowlingT]

Congratulations! 🎉 🥳 🎈

Feels great doesn’t it 🥰

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to BowlingT]

It certainly does!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Great work that was a fantastic long run for you. You will soon get that lovely shiny 60 minute badge. Do take care of that ankle though. Happy running 🤗

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks I’ll leave 2 days between my runs at the moment to give it a good rest. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️