Its a PW 5k! Hooray!

[Fionamags]

Yes, you read that right - I'm celebrating my slowest ever 5k today. Its the first 5k after injury so I'm taking it slow and steady and I'm very glad I can do this.

It was a lovely run - a bit drizzly now and then but a perfect temperature. At one point I thought I'd test the "conversational pace" thing. So after a quick check behind me to make sure the coast was clear.... "Testing, testing. Testing the conversational pace. " Then a bit of a mad giggle. If anyone had heard me they would have thought I was completely bonkers.

Then on the final 5 mins it went full on GTFC - driving rain and headwind. I did not skip and dance in the puddles. Was glad to get back to the car. But very pleased to do that 5k with no problems!

[Vonb Graduate10]

Yay well done, sounds like a great run out! X

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Vonb]

It was - thanks.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant that you are back out for 5k post injury. I too have done the “conversation “ gave myself a running commentary on what I was passing 🤣. Here’s to many more post injury 5ks and beyond. Happy running 🤗

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks. Glad it's not just me doing things like that 🤣🤣

[Hidden]

Fionamags, what triumph, great post made me laugh ( thanks I needed it today ) and very happy for you 🤗🌈🏃‍♀️

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. Felt great to be out despite the downpour at the end.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Well done Fionamags - as you keep saying to me, slow is not bad!! Hope you dry out quickly!

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Had a nice hot shower and warmed up by pure smuggery. 🤣🤣🤣

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

😂

[nowster Graduate10]

On my really slow consolidation run I sang along to a few lines from "Reviewing the Situation" from the musical "Oliver!" that was playing on the radio. I surprised myself by being able to sing (quietly) to such a slow song. I think that's one stage better than being able to talk clearly.

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Did you do a Fagin impersonation at the same time? Now that would have been worth watching.

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

I could have done. When we did it as a group, I wanted to be Fagin, but was cast as the undertaker (who does have a song in the stage version).

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done, that’s good to know

[Nilsam]

Well done. So pleased for you. 👍🏻🏃🏻‍♀️👩‍💻

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Great news Fionamags! Glad you loved it and moments of madness are allowed! Nothing like an enjoyable PW! So glad you're back on form and with no niggles!

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thanks. Was one you would have approved of - a vague idea of 5k if the body is willing....

[Mum22boys Graduate10]

I was wondering how you were getting on, great to read about your super slow 5k. I've done the talking to myself thing as well... it's very funny 😅 hope you've still got the post run glow and smugness, enjoy it 😊

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Mum22boys]

It was lovely and I'm still glowing 😄

[Allbarron 60minGraduate]

That's great no problems. 5 k is a good distance. Remember when we dreamt of running 5k and never really believed it would happen 🤪 it really doesn't.matter stats wise. You're back and that's something to celebrate 🎉🎉

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Allbarron]

Exactly! I just gently trotted along happy to be doing it. Must do it more often (along with the exercises 😦).

[MoliJ Graduate10]

Fantastic, it’s so brilliant to be able to run again pain free 🤗

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to MoliJ]

Totally - was really lovely.

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Love it!! Go you 💥

Your PW is absolutely worth celebrating too. Very jealous of your conditions as mine were very sunny and warm today. A really positive run on your comeback though so brilliant news 🥇

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I was thinking of you when the rain started lashing. 🤣🤣🤣

[Hidden in reply to Fionamags]

🌧🌧🌧🌧 I can't describe my love for it. I will it to rain🙈

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

What do you wear though? I was only in heavy rain at the end of my run so I was well warmed up. But I started to feel cold so I'm glad it didn't start earlier.

[Hidden in reply to Fionamags]

I wear a long sleeved under top thing then running shirt with light running jacket on top. I do get soaked but adore it!

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Its all about the layers then.

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10]

Love it, we should all be more honest regarding PW’s🤣👍

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

was fab! 😆

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations Fionamags on getting back to running after your injury, you are correct on taking that run slow and steady although a personal worst PW could be at PB personal best for other runners, you don't say what your time was, just as well, keep that a secret.

[dijep Graduate10]

So pleased for you getting a 5k run in post injury 😊. You talking about testing your conversational pace reminded me of doing C25k when I would test it out by singing bits of Nellie the Elephant 🐘... 😊

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

Trump, trump, trump?????

[Runcat77 Graduate10]

Same here! I ran my slowest ever 5k this morning as returning from injury too. But 5k is 5k and really pleased to have made it back up to that distance. Also means have something I can now beat next time 🤣

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Runcat77]

Ha ha ha I do like your thinking Runcat! My time will remain a closely guarded secret - but let me just say that beating that time will be a doddle. 🤣🤣🤣

It's great to get back, isn't it?

[Runcat77 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Yep, I have really missed it 😁

[Scruff55 60minGraduate]

Well done after your injury. Slow and steady is the best way. Sounds like you’re on the mend fully and ready to go now take care. 👏👏👏👏👏

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done Fionamags, a slow run after IC is definitely the way to go. Build it up and keep up the exercises and you’ll do great.