2ND SUB 30MIN 5K 👊 🏃‍♂️💨

[Couchphoenix]

Well I had to just make sure the last one wasn’t a fluke. Up at 5:15am out by 6. Weather was perfect nice and cool, set off at a reasonable pace, breathing good, but had a dry mouth today for some reason. WWE Anthology playing loud...great for running. More traffic on the roads these days, so forced to sprint a few times across the junctions.

3rd of the way there encountered a bin lorry 🚛 got a nice lung full of bin juice flavoured air...yuck....get past it, no thoughts allowed in my mind....thoughts = gremlins, don’t need those today. Park entrance, home straight, lengthened my stride and squeezed out every last bit of energy Kurt Angle theme came on, love that one.....then it fades Fitbit voice says 5k in 29:42 😁 13 seconds shaved off my PB !!!! Walk / slow run home was all the sweeter with that time repeating in my head.....definitely moving on to my next challenge now....Good Luck to everyone running today 👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Great run. Has me wondering how I could run to Taker’s theme, but then both Rollin’ and American Badass do get a play when I decide to take the headphones out! Traffic becoming a slightly bigger issue here, but that means there will be less walkers on my trails 😎

Happy running and congratulations on the PB.

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank You UnfitNoMore it’s funny you should mention the Undertakers theme its actually the best one of all of them, the beat is perfect it’s my favourite of all of them....try it 👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

I could go a nice run with just his themes then, there’s a few versions and the other two, probably some more... I’ll check it out.

[AlysP Graduate10]

That’s brilliant running- am imagining the bin lorry now😂 I managed a 30:26 yesterday with a similar sort of focus- not down to 30 yet ( well my Fitbit probably is, as it over estimates distance and pace in my rural area but Garmin said 30:26 ) but am hoping in the next month or so I might get there. You will be down to 29 soon!!!!! 💪💪💪

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to AlysP]

You will AlysP, if it’s any help I found just having light snacks the day before rather than a meal helped, first sub 30 took me weeks, I got to 30:10 and was at the point where I thought that will do....then one morning I thought sod it, I’m going to do it today and really went for it....when I heard 29 instead of 30 I was thrilled....stick with it 👍

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thanks Couchphoenix! Its quite funny our obsession with it, as do a few seconds really matter in the greater scheme of things? YES THEY DO!!!! 💪 Light snacks is interesting too and a useful tip, thank you!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant new PB for you, well done, cracking pace. 10k next? Happy running 🤗

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannyhugs yes increasing distance is the next goal with an aim to eventually reaching 10k 🏃‍♂️

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

You'll reach it no problem. Ju Ju's plan is great and allows you to do speed work on the short runs and slow down a bit on the longer runs. Enjoy

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Do the Ju Ju plan!! I am on 9k now on the plan and loving it- then it’s the sub 30 mins 5k so I am doing it the other way round to you. We will both achieve both😀😀

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to AlysP]

I was thinking of trying the Ju Ju Plan, I’ll take another look at it. You’re doing well AlysP, 9k is very impressive, well done 👍

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well clearly your last run wasn't a fluke! Well done on another PB Couchphoenix🙂💪 - sounds like a great run, despite the traffic! 🚗🚚!

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandraj39 😁 I just wanted to do it again to kind of cement it and move on to the next challenge.....increasing distance next 🏃‍♂️

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Love it...you do realise of course that increasing your distance will probably make those 5K times come down even more? 😀🤞A nice perk to running further, I reckon! Good luck! 🙂

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Yeah I’ve heard that, be great to here 28 wouldn’t it.....maybe one day....,still can’t believe how far I’ve come thanks to this programme

[Vincent83 Graduate10]

Well done!! My best 5k is 32.28 mins... I did a 10k last week though so hopefully the distance running will help improve my speed...👍

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Vincent83]

Thank You Vincent83 and well done to you too on completing 10k, that’s a great achievement and it’s going to be my next goal 👍

[Leosmit Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well, no fluke just pure skill and speed! Incredible achievement. 🥳🥳🥳

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Leosmit]

Thank you Leosmit much appreciated 👍

[Tinytears60 Graduate10]

Love this GBB

13 seconds!!! That’s brilliant 👏👏👏 well done!

I giggled at the bin juice flavoured air .... 🤣 I can just imagine the face 🤢 🤣

Bet you were smiling all day after achieving this!

What a fab run 👍

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Tinytears60]

Thanks GLAJ I was 😁 smiling all day after that one. Wasn’t smiling when I had a whiff of Eau de bin juice, that wasn’t great 🤢 when is it ever! Next challenge distance and possibly a new route too 🏃‍♂️

[Tinytears60 Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Soon be hitting that 10k Mister 👏👏👏

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Wow what a run! You must be delighted (apart from the smelly bit)...

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Thanks Fionamags I was delighted with that one 😁

[TotalNewbie1 Graduate10]

I am not sure if I am more impressed with the personal best of that fantastic time or getting up at 5:15! I could do with good advice on how you manage that.

Well done with the run 🏃‍♂️

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to TotalNewbie1]

I set my alarm and when I wake up I watch a You Tube motivational video, which never fails to get me out there.......the link to which is on my Bed To 5k post.....give it a go.....Rise and Shine 👊🏃‍♂️

[JoggingT]

🏃‍♂️💨👟onto 10k at this rate!! Smashing it, well done Couchphoenix,aceing it!@

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to JoggingT]

Thanks JoggingT, I’d love to reach 10k, that’s my next goal, I’ll get there eventually 👍

[Jennyhare]

5:15!!!

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Jennyhare]

😂 Yeah 5:15, it’s not that bad, some people go out running at 5.....try it, you might enjoy it 🏃‍♂️

[Jennyhare in reply to Couchphoenix]

I had a long "easy" run today, but the heat made it very hard, so I'm going to take your advice and try going out early in the morning. Bed now!

[Banana12 Graduate10]

I go out around the same time Couchphoenix...don’t hit those speeds though. Congratulations! You the man😃❗️

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Banana12]

Thanks Banana12, you can’t beat the early mornings, so much cooler and better air quality.....it’s taken me about 17 attempts to get there in under 30 mins, distance next 10k, let weather cool down first though 👍