50 km achieved so far! 💜

[Peter44]

Hi everyone, didnt post my last run on sun, don't want to bore you all 🤣 did 7k then, and today, and happy to get past my 50km total, will see what i'm at, come 31st jan 🤔 pretty much same sort of pace atm, last night, i was looking back at some of our first posts, on c25k, and how far we've all come 🦌, and still getting such a buzz, from this running lark! ☺

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Wow, you’ve done 50K already! I had a quick tally and I’ve only done 35 k! That’s brilliant, well done 👏👏👏👍

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

I've been able to run, every other day so far, weather for thur not looking good! 🌧🌧🌧

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

I noticed that for here as well. Might run on Friday instead 😊

[Teresafaith Graduate10]

Well done that man!- you're certainly knocking those 'K's' off pretty fast- well done👍

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Teresafaith]

Thanks, been lucky with the weather down here. ☺

[Teresafaith Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Wish I was up to doing 7k each time I went for a run- I've challenged myself to do 35 miles on Race at your pace this month (did 28 in December) - but it's looking dicey atm!- good on you for getting through the 'K's'

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Teresafaith]

56km will be a good total, i'm not at work right now, so have loads of time to run. The first few km's of my runs, are still quite hard work 🥵 and dont really have any hills to climb either! 🤣

[Teresafaith Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

I only do one 5-6k a week and two shorter 30 minute runs- went out today in horrid mist rain and wind and was SO much slower than the 6k I did on sunday. I'll get there whenever, just hope i can get the 56k done this month🥴

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Teresafaith]

Well, just going out in that rain/wind today, is good, i remember a run like that, and could barely see where i was going! 🤣 apart from one major soaking i got, i've been lucky with the weather, from the start of c25k.

[Teresafaith Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Decided to go out in that weather today because since 'lockdown' began, my run route has been packed with people I've never seen before in my life!!!!- not a soul to be seen today in that weather 👍

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Teresafaith]

I know what you mean, keeps them inside, i was having to do alot of people dodging along canal on sundays run, some who are very put out that we run past them!!! 🤣

[Teresafaith Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Tell me about it!- haven't seen ANY of them at all on the route in the past 6 months and I run and walk along there on a daily basis, and no-one will stand aside on the extra wide pathway so I have to run out in the road. Hey ho, the 'human condition' - very worrying! 🤔

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Teresafaith]

This lockdown bringing them all out, it's ironic for me, as i was only walking, during last summers lockdown, quite often along the canal, where i'm now running, but i was always polite, and friendly with the runners! 🤣

[Teresafaith Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Exactly the same for me- walking all year where I now run, and I always stood aside for runners and waved out to them - and the runners were always so thankful . Nobody EVER stands aside for me when I'm running - I just get a look of abject 'defiance' that says "I ain't movin for no-one" 😤

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Teresafaith]

What can we do! 🤷‍♂️You must have started c25k, about same time as me, I was 7th sept. 🤔

[Teresafaith Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Yes I was around that date too- but you are doing way more mileage than me now- and faster, too🐌☹️

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Teresafaith]

Mainly because i'm of work atm, with schools shut, otherwise i'd be doing late, dark, evening runs, so probably not so long, and i'm still pretty slow, but happy with my pace. 😊

[Teresafaith Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

You've made amazing progress, well done.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant effort 50k and not even half way through the month. Have you set a target or waiting for a wonderful surprise. Imagine all that distance at this time of the year, fantastic. Happy running 🤗

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks, well the target was 50k, so will push on through rest of jan, see where i get to. 🤔

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

I challenge you to 100k, as you've reached 10k previously as long as the snow and ice hold off you can do it 🙆‍♀️ try, I know it's hard, to go slower at the start.

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Accepted, 100k it is then!!! 😊

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Oops, sorry. I'm in this with you. I've reached 100k for the last 11 months so this is an important one for me. Let's go carefully

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

We can do this!!! 😊 Reminds me of Laura, talking to me on c25k. 🤣

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

I enjoyed Laura during c25k but have run unplugged ever since, other than my monthly target I like to run my own runs

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

I'm afraid i also ditched laura 🤣 now just use nrc to map runs, tell me splits, my music, and more recently, chatting with my daughter. ☺

[Runforurlife Graduate10]

Amazing! You've done it and we're not even half way through Jan 💥🦌💥🦌 That is really impressive and you should feel so proud. Some serious running km's achieved so far..I am looking forward to see what your end of month total is going to be! As you say, think about where we were through C25K and all those little milestones that felt like mammoth hurdles at the time, and now THIS 💪💪 I am going to check Strava now to see how many km's I've done so far 🤣this is a good game! The 5km I thrashed out this morning was very much a maintenance run and a case of getting out there and getting it done.

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Runforurlife]

You'll be surprised, now your doing these longer runs 🤔 blimey, wasnt long ago, 5k would have felt like a marathon! 🤣🦌🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🦌

[Jericho2332 Graduate10]

Is that 50k already?! Great going Peter 💪🏻 and post as many runs as you like, we all enjoy seeing people doing so well 👍🏻

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Jericho2332]

Thanks Jericho, it's funny, i looked at your first post on c25k 🤣 now look at you 🥵

[Bambi2020 Graduate10]

That’s great to have got to 50k already, you’re really into it now-when I look back at the first posts I can believe how far we’ve come and that we didn’t really start following each other until the dreaded week 5 run 3- so we’ve definitely done well! I need to get out tomorrow for a run !

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Bambi2020]

Oh yes, the lovely w5r3 🥵 i think that's when you think, yes, i can do this! 💪How are you feeling now, back at work? 🤔

[Bambi2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Yeah I’m ok thanks- still got a bit of cough but back at work now- no rest for the wicked!

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Bambi2020]

👍

[damienair Administrator]

Very well done. I am trying to do 5K everyday for January, and I am walking one day running the next. Walking as fast as I can I am around 44 minutes and running I am aiming for 30-32 minutes. I am aiming to do 155K by the end of the month. I have 51 k done so far and will do my run this evening.But you have ran 50K, that is fantastic. You are right we have come a long way since starting C25K.

Damien

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Thanks Damien, that's a fast pace, for your 5k walks, i've actualy been walking too, in between run days, although i missed saturdays walk, went to sainsburys, but cant really count that 🤣 155k will be a great total, i've stopped using strava for my walks atm, as it automaticaly adds to my pan can total, and wanted it to be just running.

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Well done on your run today. Only done 2x 5 k this week frosty and icy here. Good luck on your 100k challengex

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Doris8]

Thank you, and well done to you, on getting out in the cold, icy weather. 🥶

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Omg 50km this month already that is incredible, well done. Great run

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Thanks, how are you feeling now? 🤔

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Still very fatigued. I am an expert in doing nothing now!! I was always on the go so feels very strange. I am enjoying the afternoon TV!! Hopefully will be feeling better soon. Compared to others am very lucky. Hope your mum is keeping well. Take care

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

I've turned into a teenager again, getting up later, and later, and still up at silly times, in the night! 🤣Maybe your body will thank you, for this rest 🤔 my mum had her first vacine jab yesterday, which was good news. 😊

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

lol that is so funny 😆. Yes I am sure all this rest is doing me good. I can’t wait till I can go for a little run, I am yet to use my AirPods!!Oh that is fantastic news you must be so relieved.

[Indielass00]

Well done! Fantastic that you have already reached your goal! 👏🏻😀

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Thanks, and how are you feeling now , any better? 🤔

[Indielass00 in reply to Peter44]

Still not quite right. Chest hurts and sore throat 😢.

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Take care, hope you'll be feeling better soon.

[Indielass00 in reply to Peter44]

Thank you 😀

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Amazing - well done! That's about double mine! 😁👍👏

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks, been lucky with the weather, and being of work too!

[Dutch-Fraggle Graduate10]

Well done on your distance and the completing challenge 👏

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Dutch-Fraggle]

Thanks, and i'm glad you've got your mojo back, with that 10k you did, and quite a pace too! 🥵

[Max20 Graduate10]

Brilliant well done with your km's

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Max20]

Thank you Max20

[GailXrunning]

Mega! And now on a VRB challenge, I see!

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Yep, so got to keep going now!!! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[GailXrunning]

Mega! And now on a VRB challenge, I see!

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Weather forcast not looking good tomorrow, might leave it till friday, but stretch it a bit! 🤔

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Wow that's amazing! Very well done to you 👏👏👏💪 do you have a specific target for this month?

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thanks, will see how close to 100km i can get, weather looking better for fri/sun so might rest again today, just heard about heavy snow in scotland!

[Beatlesforever Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Wow, at this rate you'll have no trouble hitting 100k as long as the weather holds 🤞 here in SE England it's just rain, rain and more rain 🌧️🌧️ I'm glad I went out yesterday when it was just a nice drizzle, it's been horrid today. Good luck with it 🤞👍💪

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Same here 🌧🌧 we're north london, hope your foot is ok, i sometimes get a bit of PF, not too bad though, i see your training for HM, hope to get there too. 🤔

[Beatlesforever Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

My foot seems to be holding up thanks ☺️ it's not too bad but I'm quite cautious when it comes to potential injuries! I'm hoping to get back to my HM training soon but I'll have to take it slowly, I don't think I can run every other day like you do👏👏👏 good luck building up to HM, I'm sure you'll get there 👍💪😃