Final Run of Ju-Ju’s Running Plan and 2020 - I Ran 2nd 10K 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♀️

[9weeks2Run]

Today I ran my last run of Ju-ju’s Magic plan. I just had a 4K run to finish but as this is my last year of 2020 I decided I was going to finish in style and run my second 10km and get a few more Kms for the 2020 challenge!!

Dressed in my base layer, long sleeved running top, fleece and my new running gloves (OMG what a difference they make!!) and my old ear phones (going to wear my AirPods next run!). I walked down to Battersea Park. It was cold out but I felt warm. After a few false starts of realising my Fitbit was not connecting yet again, I started my run. I noticed my watch was still saying connecting after a few minutes but I decided to ignore it and just enjoy this run and hopefully Strava will log my run.

It was busy in the park there was lots of people out. I really enjoyed this run and managed to run at a good steady pace and felt strong. I so enjoyed the time to think and enjoy the freedom and joy that running brings. I was so thrilled to see my time 58:20 my splits were 5:57, 5:51, 5:47, 5:45, 5:47, 5:47, 5:47, 5:47, 5:48 & 5:49. I can’t believe I have run my first sub 60 minutes 10k which was a great finish to the Ju-Ju’s Magic Plan and my last run of 2020. Fitbit recorded the laps but did not map my run and this run did not log on Strava.

I am looking forward to my next run and new running routes!!

Thank you for all your support, I love being part of this forum so much.

Wishing you all a happier New Year filled with lots of running and joy.

Rebecca

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[Instructor57 Graduate10]

A fantastic way to finish the year with a sub 60 10K 😬👍👏👏👏Well done Rebecca,

And Best wishes for 2021 😁🙏🤞

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Ah thank you so much Ian and to you. Take care

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

What an amazing way to see out the year Rebecca! That's a fantastic time for your second 10k! And a pretty steady pace all the way, Amazing!👏👏👏

Happy New Year to you - and may there be many more happy and enjoyable miles in2021

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank you so much Birdlady64 I am so glad to have running in my life and this forum!!

Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year.

Rebec s

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Wow, Rebecca - that’s a fantastic time! It was only a few weeks ago you were looking at 10K with envy, not thinking you’d be able to run that distance and just look at you now ! So proud of you for doing this. Now do you finally believe what we’ve known all along 😂 that you are capable of running whatever distance you want!

Well done 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Ah thank you so much for your kind words Julia that means a lot.

Yes I totally believe, you were all right!!

Take care

Rebecca

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U R A ⭐ Runner! 🙂

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yaay thank you fellow runner!!

[GailXrunning]

Fantastic. 💫💫💫 That’s so impressive! And you are speedy too.

Enjoy your 2021 challenges!

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Thank you so much GailXrunning.

Happy New Year and running

[Dodgylungs Graduate10]

What an amazing run. I couldn’t keep that pace up for 1km let alone 10K! A truly exceptional run and given it’s the last run of the magic plan it’s even more incredible. Imagine what lace you’ll be running by the summer! Inspiring!

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Dodgylungs]

Thank you so much Dodgylungs it meant a lot I never believed I would be able to run 10k.

We are all doing amazing. Happy running

[ScottJB Graduate10]

Amazing run. Hoping to achieve a sub 60 mins 10km myself next year.

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to ScottJB]

Thank you!

You can do it.

Happy Running

[Scruff55 60minGraduate]

Really Well done 👏 9weeks2run. great way to finish off this strange year. I am hoping to start JuJus distance magic plan in the new year. So I need to plan some longer routes. I hope you enjoy your new found freedoms now you can run for 10 k. Such a great pace too. Amazing. 👏👏👏🎉🎉💥💥 happy new year to you 💥💥

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Scruff55]

Thank you very much.

Oh that is fantastic, you will love it, really amazing and it works!! Good luck.

I need to start running different routes now done a lot of my running round the park.

Happy Running

[nowster Graduate10]

That's impressive! Faster than me doing a mere 5km this afternoon.

From the consistency of pacing, I'm guessing your route is relatively flat.

Congratulations! 👍

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Thank you very much Nowster and well done on your 5km.

Yes running round Battersea Park. Going to venture out on new routes now. Have enjoyed the comfort of knowing the distance left to run

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant 2and 10k, such amazing times. What a fantastic way to end 2020. Happy new year and happy running 🤗

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you so very much Grannyhugs.

Happy New Year to you and your family

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Congratulations, that's astonishingly fast!

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you so much.

Happy Running

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Heh, well done, and omg, look at that pace! 🥵 but it must be comfortable for you, my first 10k, was about 90mins 🤣 you must be feeling very chuffed with that sub 60 min time. ☺ so what's the plan now, increase the km's maybe?

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Thank you so much Peter44

Yes I was really pleased with that although must say legs and knee were a bit achy the next few days so intend to slow it down next time won’t be running the next ones so fast.

I plan to run three times a week a 10k, 5k and 4K and see how I get on with that then I will increase the km’s.

What are your goals?

Enjoy your next run

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Just increase it a bit gradualy, did 11k today.

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Thanks!

That’s great well done

[58soon Graduate10]

That’s amazing Rebecca - wow! You have been so determined and really stuck to JuJu’s magic plan and an inspiration to me ...... always a few runs behind you on the other side of the park!🤩🤩I wonder what’s next? HM???

Frustratingly for me, we have a house full of Covid since Boxing Day, so no final 10K for me until after 6 Jan when we all come out of isolation 🥺

Hope you have a great new year and maybe see you in the park one day 😍

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to 58soon]

Hi 58soon,

Sorry for the late response I have been working and it has been so busy been late home. Off today so catching up working tomorrow which will be my 5th long day since last Sunday.

Oh I am so sorry to hear that, how awful. I pray you are all OK and get better soon. Sending you get well wishes.

Thank you so much for all your support been great us both doing the plan and you are doing so amazing as well and are inspiring me!! That would be lovely. I look forward to reading your 10K post.

I plan to run three times a week a 10k, 5k and 4K and see how I get on with that then I will increase the km’s. I am going to slow down as legs were aching and knee felt a but sore the other day at work. What are your goals do you plan to do a HM?

Take care

Rebecca

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Thank you for your get well wishes - luckily, I'm not too ill - although my husband and 17year old are not feeling great at all.

Sounds like you have a very demanding job? Long hours etc. Amazing that you've managed to fit your running in amongst it and done so brilliantly.

At the moment, my only goal is to reach that 10k - it seems like a long way off right now! I'll have to take it gently when I eventually get back out there, but at least I know it's possible.

A 10, 5 & 4 each week is fantastic - I'll look out for your posts - happy running! x

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to 58soon]

So glad to hear that you are not too ill I pray your husband and 17 year old feel better soon, must be dreadful you all being ill.

I am a nurse so the shifts are long this is a particularly bad week but I was lucky enough to have Christmas off. I should not moan so many people have lost their jobs and I am lucky to have a job. I find the running really helps me to relax and feel well. It is so good to have something positive to focus on.

You will do it, you was just slightly short of the 10k on one of your previous runs so you know you can do it but yes will need to take it slowly I will be cheering you on and look forward to reading your posts.

Take care

Rebecca

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Rebecca, that’s amazing you must be so proud of yourself

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you so much Sola, I must say I do, but won’t run at that pace again as felt it in my legs!!

I am having a day off today to relax as been very busy at work.

Take care

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

That’s the problem with work isn’t it? I planned to run after work today but slept in last night and was up for quite a bit of it so today I’m tired I’m a very slow runner and love now that I can run faster for part of it and carry on, but same as you, when I push it my legs protest

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes it is so hard when working. I couldn’t run after work. I hope you sleep better tonight and have managed to rest today. I feel like I have a bit of a cold so have taken it easier today (once the dreaded food shopping was done!). I spoke to my son and grandchildren this afternoon which made my day!

Take care

Rebecca

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

I just looked back at this, that time is awesome! my first 10k took 1hr 45 mins and the second one took 1hr 43 mins an you have grandchildren? flipping awesome x

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Ah thank you so much Sola that is so kind of you. I really enjoyed reading that post again, thank you so much. I was so happy that day, that was the last time I ran. I am so motivated to get back out running again not at that pace, though. I will be more than happy to get back running at a very slow pace.

It is so funny I was actually just looking at some running shorts online before checking my emails (I have such white legs and have not worn running shorts but one of my goals for this year was to get the confidence to wear running shorts in the hope of getting a bit of colouring to the legs this year!!).

Oh my three little bears 🐻🐻🐻❤️❤️❤️ I love them so much they are 11,10 and 5, best thing ever being a Grandma 🐻.

I hope you and Willow both had a lovely weekend. Take care and thank you so much reading that post again really made me smile.

Rebecca x 😘

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Well done! You are clearly a natural!

[Teresafaith Graduate10]

You are speedy Gonzales!- can't even begin to imagine running at that pace- well done you.🤾‍♀️👏👏👏

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Teresafaith]

Ah thank you!! My legs were aching afterwards for a few days so will be slowing down!!

Enjoy your next run

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

Wow 😮 that’s a great run 9W2R! What a great end to your running year 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Many thanks Frizzbomb67 it felt great, it really is so wonderful to have running in my life.

Hope you have a great next run

[Jell6 Graduate10]

Crikey you flew through that, congratulations 🥳🎊🎉🎈🎉🎊🥳

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Many thanks Jell6

Have a great next run

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Fabulous run Rebecca! 🌟

Just over twice as fast as me 😂

What’s your next goal???

Happy running 🏃🏻‍♀️ 🥰

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

Thank you so much LottieMW you are doing so amazing. I am going to stick to running 3 times a week 10k, 5k and 4K and see how I get on. I want to start running different locations from the park! Get out earlier, wear running shorts (I have not been brave enough to get my very white legs out!!!) and I think I would like to do the Vitality 10k in May.

What about you what are your running goals?

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Wales is very strict on travel...we’re only meant to exercise from our home ☹️

So on the one hand, I fancy now working through the distance plan...but on the other hand, I have no idea how long we’re going to be in this lockdown...so the long distances will be problematic.

Having said that, now I’ve done the 60 minutes with the 113m elevation...I’m sitting here thinking that maybe it wasn’t so bad...shoot me now please!🙈😱

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

I did not know that Wales was so strict on travel. I pray we get back to some sort of normality soon with the vaccine.

You are a ⭐️

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Yes...It’s like the first National Lockdown, no unnecessary travelling...so I shouldn’t get in my car and drive to the park or canal. Saying that, though, the roads are nowhere near as quiet as they were back in March 😔

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

Your 2nd 10k and it’s a Sub 60 10k ! 😮 you superstar! that’s an amazing achievement, well done Rebecca 👏🏻👏🏻😁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thank you so very much Geoff and for all your inspiration and support. I still want to be able to get out and do early morning runs like you!!!

Take care

Rebecca

[Run46 Graduate10]

What a way to see the year out...if there was any doubt that the 1st 10k was a fluke then this run has proved it wrong, you smashed it out the park, amazing time 🏃‍♀️🎉👍

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

Thank you so very much!!

I was really surprised and delighted by my time but do intend to slow down now.

Hope you have a great next run

[acountrycabbage 60minGraduate]

Oh my gosh, I’m in awe of your pace! 🤩 Well done! 👏🏼🌟👏🏼

Happy continued running in 2021 🏃‍♀️✨

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to acountrycabbage]

Thank you so very much. Happy running