Today's 5k run

[Blossom-]

With Coach Bennett ♥️. Was ok. Took me 'just' 45 mins. I so beat myself up about not being speedier and I know I shouldn't. I do enjoy my plods. It was early and cold. Does the cold make breathing difficult? I felt like I was struggling a couple of times. Intention was to use the middle 1k for speed challenge. I did speed up ..... But was slower than last week's time hey ho onwards. 🙄

[Hidden]

Blimey, it's all good from where I'm looking from. I love to plod and it personally helps me immensely. You'll get used to the cold as you build up your runs and stamina. Never beat yourself up. If you're out there regularly then you are doing brilliantly! A big well done from me 👏👏👏👏

[Blossom- 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you GTFC. I should've remembered your last post - I am enough! 😄 I am out regularly and I must remind myself that I am 66 (how did that happen)💥

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

Don’t beat yourself up Blossom- 5k is 5k, well done 👍 great photo looks a nice place to run. I use the NRC Runs, Coach Bennett is good company and his enthusiasm certainly makes the run more enjoyable as your running along.

[Blossom- 60minGraduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thanks CP. Yes lovely to run next to the sea; lucky to live near here. I ♥️ coach Bennett. Have you done his First Fartlek run? What a hoot🤣

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Blossom-]

Haven’t attempted that one yet, sounds a tough one 🤔 I’ll check it out 👍

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Great early morning run and lovely photo. Never beat yourself up about speed unless you are entering an important race and have to do well. Far more important to enjoy each and every run. Happy running 🤗

[Blossom- 60minGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you GH! Yes I do enjoy my runs. I look forward to them, I kove planning what to do, where to go, I love doing them and I'm ecstatic when they're done 😄

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Blossom-]

A very happy runner indeed 😀

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Be kinder to yourself.

You made the effort to lace up and get out there. Win 1.

You ran 5k. Win 2.

You did the Speed Challenge. Win 3.

Time doesn't really matter. The runs are for you, and as long as you are enjoying them, plodding or no plodding, that's all that matters.

[Blossom- 60minGraduate]

Thanks Birdlady, you're so right! 😄

[RacingintheStreet Graduate10]

The mere fact that it’s ‘another 5K’ is reason to celebrate success 🎉Coach Bennett ❤️ Would remind you Blossom that you can’t chase speed and distance in the one run 😂😂🏃🏻‍♀️

Love CB but have to confess the last two have been ‘I don’t wanna run’ runs 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

Still look ahead to my runs with trepidation somehow 🤷🏼‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Lovely colour in that photo , I get to run At the sea too and I feel fortunate .

You run 5K’s at the sea , what’s not to like 👌🏃🏻‍♀️😉

[Blossom- 60minGraduate in reply to RacingintheStreet]

Thank you! Yes I'm still trying to figure out whether it's speed or distance I'm after... 😕. I think a don't wanna run run is on the cards for me tomorrow 😄

[RacingintheStreet Graduate10]

😂😂👌