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6k Again at 6am But It Was Tough 🥵

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Tough 6k today, even at 6am it was so humid, TinyTears60 Toilet Gremlin slowed me down, but eventually got through the door......started ok nice and steady but it got progressively harder, plodded on though and was determined not too stop at all costs.

Towards the end of it I was feeling hot and knackered.....it was jogging Jim but not as we know it.....I was so glad to hear Coach Bennett cheery voice say ‘you’ve done it’.......I think that’s what he said, it was all a blur and I was a bath of sweat.

However......I looked at the time not expecting it to be good and it read 40:47 😮which was quicker than Monday’s time of 42:01 🤷‍♂️ it didn’t feel quicker, how did that happen! but maybe I set off quicker at the beginning ?? either way I’ll take that thank you very much 👍.

🏃‍♂️Next time if it’s cooler might even get a sub 40m 6k.....that would be nice ! 🏃‍♂️

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JoggingT profile image
JoggingT

Smashing it! Well done, I've just done W3 R2 and I am struggling with 3 mins, dont think I will ever get where you are! I'm blaming the 28 degrees at 4pm. So hoping I can improve when it gets cooler. Still onwards and upwards, looking on the positive side, my knees are still doing ok.🏃‍♀️

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TotalNewbie1Graduate10 in reply toJoggingT

You can do it! If I can literally anyone can.

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply toJoggingT

That’s great news JoggingT, 👍 I’m pleased to hear your niggley knees are behaving and you’ve resumed your running, it’s a bit hot out there at the moment. I struggled with 60 seconds when I started, stick with it. Maybe you need new running shoes to soak up the impact on your knees more 🤔

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JoggingT in reply toCouchphoenix

Hey Couchphoenix, I'm waiting a little longer before forking out for a good pair, seems the ones I have now are good for running, and I have a special insole in them, so fingers crossed my knees are hanging in there! I just need to tackle this heat! Wow it's hot! You are smashing it, i like to hear your progress, you are my inspiration to carry on. Keep at it! 🏃‍♂️💨💨💨💨

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply toJoggingT

Awww I’m your inspiration 🤗 thank you! Take it nice and steady and you’ll complete this programme, I have every faith in you 👍

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RoxdogGraduate10 in reply toJoggingT

You will get there. Just a matter of continuing with the programme

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TotalNewbie1Graduate10

This heat and humidity is exhausting. Your time is fabulous and it seems to me there is no logic in when the time is good.

Good luck to get a sub 40 minute 6k

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply toTotalNewbie1

Thanks TotalNewbie1, you never can tell can you. The humidity does make a huge difference. Still enjoying it though and the high it gives me for the rest of the day, something I never thought I’d say!

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SammiN3

Well done! Is that an app you're following for the longer runs?

Im consolidating at the minute and then thinking of doing jujus magic plan but I'm missing a coach in my ear.

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply toSammiN3

Hi SammiN3, I’m using the Nike Run Club App, I looked at that plan but decided to just gradually increase distance instead. The Nike Running Club app has guided runs of all different lengths and times, it’s free too, which is good.....give it a go it’s really good.

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SammiN3 in reply toCouchphoenix

Thank you, I've just downloaded it- it looks great, really varied! Thanks.

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Buddy34Graduate10

Cracking 6k Couchphoenix and a faster time . Well done 👏👏

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply toBuddy34

Cheers Buddy34 👍

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Tinytears60Graduate10

Well BB - you know I love to share ... The loo Gremlin is my latest and prized possession.. but I’m happy to share him with you! 🚽👺

Warm today! 🥵

Well done! An improved time too 👏👏👏

You’re getting good at this Mister 👌

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply toTinytears60

Awww thank you 🙏 TT60 I wish you hadn’t shared the loo gremlin, you can keep him! It was damn hot today 🥵 but at least we got out there and got it done......we must be nuts 🤪

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PlymBornGraduate10

Well done for getting through the run in this humidity... outside of heat (sun), humidity is my nemesis! Good time as well ... all in all I suggest I well deserved pay on the back is warranted !

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply toPlymBorn

Cheers PlymBorn, even going out at 6am it’s humid, but it’s a nice surprise to discover an improvement in your time that you weren’t expecting, makes all that effort worthwhile.

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Squidge1504

I reckon it's to do first and foremost with your fitness improving!! But from my point of view, I always find my runs clock far better times with Coach B on board. So motivating and makes you forget your heart rate lol!! :)

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply toSquidge1504

I agree Squidge1504 he says I’ll check in with you again at a certain point and it kind of pushes you on....clever stuff, I was surprised at that improved time though and pleased....set me up for the day 😁

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