Week Six, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, Run Two of Ju-Ju’s Running Plan (9K)🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♀️Completed!!!

[9weeks2Run]

Today I ran my first ever 9K and I must say I am feeling very proud of myself.

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I got my normal pre-run nerves, doubting myself, this always happens when I increase the distance. I decided to stay in the park as I knew 9K would be approximately 3 times round the park. My plan was to run this 9k slow and steady. I kept telling myself that my goal for the day was to complete 9k and not worry about anything else and enjoy the run 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

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The first lap around the park was fine, I calmed myself down, thought about how much I have achieved since starting C25K and enjoyed taking in all the beautiful scenery and enjoyed listening to my music. The second lap felt more relaxed and I knew once I had completed this lap I was on the home front to achieving this. 💪💪💪💪 It felt that I was running at a steady pace and I was enjoying the run. I felt positive starting the third lap and the belief that I could do this. Once I got past the athletic track I dared to look at my watch, I had ran 8.63km which was a lovely surprise. I was feeling tired and very hot (two pairs of running socks, long sleeved base layer and a fleece jumper, which I did feel I would have liked to take off but I didn’t want to stop!!!) I gave it my final push and focused on a beautiful tree 🌲 🌲🌲as my finishing point.

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I ran 9.06km in 52:51 and my splits were: 6:15, 6:03, 5:57, 5:53, 5:48, 5:41, 5:38, 5:36, 5:35.

I really am so delighted to have completed the 9k. I felt great afterwards and have been smiling all day 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

Thank you for all your support and inspiration it always feels so great when finished the run to let everyone know I did it!!

I hope you all enjoy your next run!!! 🏃🏻‍♀️💪🐻🐻🐻👨‍🏭🌟

Ohh when I took my two pairs of socks off, I realised that my toe was bleeding. I think although my feet were lovely and warm it must have been too tight and pushed my nail into the side of my toe.

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Fantastic Rebecca, what a brilliant run and a fantastic time , I'm so pleased for you 😬👍👏👏👏You are smashing this program 😁

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you so very much Ian, I did find the extra Km tough though. Since I have been back working long days I have noticed I am feeling more tired, especially if. Just have one day off.

It felt great to complete the 9k though, I really do ❤️ running and this forum

Take care

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[Roxdog Graduate10]

That's amazing!

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you Roxdog.

Happy Running.

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[Hidden]

The elves I imagine are polishing that highly gleaming badge in readiness 👍 massive well done Rebecca (the runner) 👍🥇

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Lol!!! I have written my letter to you know who!!!🎅🎅🎅🏅🏅🏅

Thank you so much. How was your calf was you able to get out for a run today?

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[Hidden in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Ok so part confession, part sensible wise ol me, after a 3.45am get into 🛌 💤😴💤😴, woke full of good intentions, and yep a yawn, a stretch one of CBDB (you'll find her across on the strength and flex forum!! )plans for loosening those limbs what a gal she knows her stuff Rebecca. Anyway stop waffling Ian 🤐

Calf diagnosis still a tad tender more rest, heel raises etc.... Withdrawal symptoms now evident as gawwwd I'm fidgety and missing my trainers

Another rest day 😬

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Wow that is really late!!

Sounds sensible to have another rest day. Hope you can get back out running soon

Oh I must have a 👀 thank you for that

[Hidden in reply to 9weeks2Run]

👍 🙂 when is the nocturnal nurse's 10k run scheduled for?

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I still have two weeks left, hoping to complete it the week of the 21st.

[58soon Graduate10]

How amazing is that 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳Well done. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

What an inspiration for my 9k this weekend.

I’ve just got back from my short 4K and decided to up my pace which has made me feel like I’ve really achieved something even though it was a short run.

I must say, I really didn’t feel like going out this evening but knowing we were both at the same place gave me the impetus I needed.

Thank you 😊 😊😊😊😊

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to 58soon]

Ah that is fantastic 58soon, massive Well Done you are doing amazing.

Lol I thought of you as well whilst I was running, thinking you will be doing the same run this week!! It really is so motivating.

We are on track 🏅🏅

[Catho78 Graduate10]

Congratulations, it’s a great feeling right, I did my first 9K yesterday, but a lot slower! go you speedy. I started cool down walk then burst into tears (happy) thinking OMG I just did that. You celebrate in style, 10K is touching distance ...

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Catho78]

Oh massive congratulations that is absolutely fantastic 💪💪⭐️⭐️👏👏. Ah bless you, it is so emotional isn’t it, such a massive achievement. Wow you will have two shiny badges, amazing.

Thank you so much, after Sunday’s run two weeks to go. I did find the increase in distance tough but am really starting to believe now.

Take care and very well done 👏👏

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[Jools2020 Graduate10]

That’s just amazing, Rebecca! Fantastic run for you and just look at those splits! Perfection! You should be super proud of this run. You just smashed it to smithereens 👏👏👏👏👏 So pleased for you. I can see that 10K now saying ‘Come and get me!” 👍

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Thank you so very much Julia and for all your inspiration ⭐️⭐️⭐️.

Lol I was so amazed when I saw them such a joy and magical feeling when that happens. I love the neatness of them!!

Ah thank you. Yes I can see it shinning, after Sunday’s run two more weeks left, starting to really believe now!

Take care

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[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant run, one again an amazing pace. Now it’s time to believe in yourself ready for your 1st 10k. Happy running 🤗

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Ah thank you so very much, after today I am really starting to believe now. Such an amazing plan.

Enjoy your next run

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[LottieMW Ambassador]

Fabulous run Rebecca and amazing times 👍I did my long run today too...it really is a great feeling!

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

Oh that is wonder, well done 👏👏👏

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

9k! That’s brilliant! Great splits too. That badge will be yours by Christmas 🎄👏🏻👏🏻

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Thank you so much

[Week7 Graduate10]

Hi there,. I have been reading your posts on here for the last few weeks. You really are smashing this!!!Thanks for sharing.

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Week7]

Ah thank you so much that is so kind of you. Congratulations on your graduate10 badge!

[GailXrunning]

Fantastic. So interesting to read and watch your amazing progress through last stages of c25k (when I was starting out) and now through the magic plan. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Thank you very much, hope you are getting on well. The plan really is so good.Happy Running

[Scruff55 60minGraduate]

Great run today for you 💥💥🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️Really well done good time too. 💥💥

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Scruff55]

Many thanks. Happy Running for your next run