I can now tick off the 5k run of week 4 on the distance version of The Magic Plan ๐. It's the first straight 5k I have run for a while, as I have been running and completed the timed version of ju-ju's plan.
I have logged my 5k on my local (not)parkrun (38:41) too, which I also haven't done for a while. It will be interesting to see how my 5k pace fares over the coming weeks - hopefully it might improve a touch before I head to Parkrun for real? ๐ค However, the closer the autumn/winter gets I can't help but feel that the chance of Parkrun restarting is beginning to look less likely.
dijep 's lovely post and photos from her run earlier today inspired me to get my running bahookie into gear and get out for my run. I can't match her beautiful autumn colours, but I don't think the heathland heather I ran through this afternoon is too bad an alternative.
Sounds like a great run and glad you got out there on a not so warm August day! Where has the summer gone? It's nice to take photos, but I never do because what with Strava and spotify running on my phone, I would spend ages fiddling with apps! Might try tomorrow!
Oh I know ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐. I'm a Cheshire Girl originally, but my Scottish in-laws have completely won me over and that song gets me every time.
Still taking it steady thanks. Not too painful so trying a 5k tomorrow. It's just so annoying how quickly I've lost momentum. I'm still waiting for appointment with physio. I'm sure he'll just give me exercises to do but peace of mind. Trying to keep yoga consistent too. ๐ค
Definitely and we all go through these phases but think of it as pages or chapters in a book. There are new pages to write and new chapters for you to discover.
5k is 5k so well done on today's run! How did the pace feel for you? It's a good way to get your first one. 'As you go...you grow' so keep steady and for the longer ones go steadier still and in time you'll reap the benefits ๐
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Thanks GTFC. I have done 5ks within my longer runs on ju-ju's 60 minute plan, but this is the first straight 5k I have run since July 1st and that was 40:58, so I'm moving in the right direction! ๐
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Cor Blimey! You really have come on a treat! Awesome ๐ฅ
Yes it's what most people tend to think! I went back a couple of years ago to look round old haunts and I'd forgotten how wonderful the wind sounds blowing through the pines.
Oh I'll l have to stop thinking about it, makes me nostalgic even though I haven't lived there for 40+ years ๐
There was a chat string on here recently about great Scottish words (donโt remember if you joined in) but bahookie wasnโt one mentioned. I need to add it to my โmust useโ list with my English grandchildren. They know several of course but their favourite is oxter!
I love โbahookieโ! I learned it from my Scottish in-laws and always used it with my children when they were little as it always made them laugh. They are older now but it still gets used now they are teenagers, mainly in the phrase of getting your bahookie into gear!!
Iโve just asked my husband to translate โoxterโ (shall be using that with my teenagers ๐) and โitโs fair stottinโ โ ๐. I love โmockitโ, often used to describe our dog ๐ถ!
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. 3 x 17 mins with 1 min walks. 
How did your parkrun or (not)parkrun go?
