My first ever 7k

[CBDB]

My plan had actually been to run my 7k on Sunday, just to give me one additional recovery day and the weather report suggested a rainy Saturday and a sunny Sunday.

But this morning appeared with a sunny blue sky, and I just couldn’t resist.

So I celebrated the end of week 3 of the Magic Plan with a slow 7k. I have to admit it wasn’t as easy as last long run of 6k, and by the end I had to keep remembering for my head not to droop down. I think it was because I didn’t drink enough water yesterday. But it was still a fine run, and the middle section along the former rail-line is just so gorgeous.

And that so many walkers, runners and horse-riders use it, it does not matter so much to me anymore. I’ve learned to be in my zone.

And in this weather and on such a lovely route, that is easy!

Happy running everyone!

[David_G]

Well done CBDB that’s a great result for you.👏👏 It’s so easy to forget to hydrate 💦properly when it’s cold and wet outside, but it’s so important!Every run is different, even if you’re running the same route in the same conditions at the same time of day etc.

Congratulations on your 7K, onwards and upwards to 8K now, and you’ve got an extra rest day too by running a day early, which can’t be bad!😊 Good luck👍

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

Thank you! 🙏

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

What a great run for you, a new distance on a beautiful winter day. Fantastic. Happy running 🤗

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you, yes! 🙏

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

Well done CBDB, congratulations on your first 7k 💪🏻 you’ll be reaching 10k in no time at this rate. Biggest thing I’ve learnt for distance is to get my breathing right and into a good rhythm, taking nice deep breaths in as I jog along. 👍

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Great tip! Will keep in mind. I seem to be ok with breathing as I run so slow.

[Hidden]

Boooooom 7k 🥇Take this confidence with you when you go on!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! 💪🏃🏻‍♀️

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Well done CBDB! That looks such a gorgeous place to run- I’m sure being in nice surroundings helps our running! I’m very conscious that lots of people are pounding the streets of towns and cities.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Definitely! Gorgeous place although I have to first run through the centre of my town/small-city (and yes, with a lot of traffic and people at the moment). Thank you!

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Very well done! 👏👏👏💪🏃‍♀️I bet running that route you could easily forget and just run and run, it's just so beautiful 😍

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Yeah... and as I at the moment just double back (it will become a circular route at 11k) it is very tempting to run on. But I was strict with myself and ran exactly 7.01k! 👌🏼

[Beatlesforever Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

That's great, double well done 👏👏👏 best way to avoid injuries is not doing too much too soon, no matter how tempting! 👍

[Hidden]

Fantastic-sublime and totally awesome Carola 👍🏆 oh and definitely vavavoom!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! I’m getting there! (And am still amazed by that)

[Over62]

Great job CBDB it’s a lovely place to run it’s great to see you clocking up the K on the magic plan. Keep taking in the water 💦 ready for the next K.

Happy running 🏃🏻‍♀️

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Over62]

Will do! (sip sip 💧) 🙏

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Woohoo! Very well done. A new PB distance! 👍🏻😄

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Tadaa! Yes! Thank you!

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your first 7k CBDB and sounds so enjoyable. Well done you 👏👏

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you!

[Moet527]

Excellent!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Moet527]

🙏👍🏽💪

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Lovely, special first 7k CBDB 👍

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Thank you! 🙏👍🏽

[Hidden]

FAB - U - LOUS CBDB! 🥳

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

🥰 Awwhh thank you! 🙏

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10]

Well done and what an achievement, great running.✅✅

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Thank you!

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

What an achievement! A great 7K! Well done 👏👏👏 👍

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

🙏👍🏽

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That’s brilliant, aren’t we clever to be able to run further when we started and a minute was so hard?

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yeah... it’s extraordinary. And I never knew our bodies could adapt so quickly, even when your not young anymore!

[Blackberrypie Graduate10]

Great work, particularly finding your zone!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Blackberrypie]

Thank you!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

You are getting better with every run you run CBDB, 7K excellent, onwards and upwards, I am wondering what CBDB is?

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you! CBDB....🤫 🤐

[NewYorkRocks99 Graduate10]

Great job!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to NewYorkRocks99]

Thank you! 😊🙏

[Killerblue Graduate10]

Congratulations on your first 7k 🥳🥳 that is a wonderful achievement

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Killerblue]

Thank you! We’re getting there, aren’t we! 👍🏽🙏💪👏

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Yes we are aren’t we 👍😂🥳

[Scruff55 60minGraduate]

Awesome 👏 well done you. You’re going to make it to 10 k by Christmas 🎄 or new year so a great time to celebrate 🎉 a great achievement. 💥💥💥💥

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Scruff55]

Thank you! Yes, it’s going to be great to start the new year with or near to 10k runs (once a week). And by the time I have my one year anniversary in April, 10k might be consolidated! Amazing 🤩. Who’d have thought! And thanks to everyone in this community who helps us newbies keep going!

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to CBDB]

Happy 🎄running 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10]

Well done!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Thank you! 🙏

[Yogamaz Graduate10]

Well done you 👏👏 and I love the photos. Onwards and upwards 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Yogamaz]

Thank you! 👍🏽🙏