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Amazing what a sunny, winter day can do!

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Raisemeup60minGraduate
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Yesterday here in North Kent was a delight. Bright sunshine and blue sky motivated me to run an extra mile. So I'm pleased I got to 6.1k without too much endurance, more like enjoyment. I hope it's the bar lifting a little further towards 10k - we shall see. I was beginning to think 5k runs were all I'd get to, but it seems not. I even sprinted in last 30 seconds, overall time (55 mins). I'm so pleased my 60+ year old legs still carry me with loyalty and gusto!

Hats off to all runners - especially those in the "Senior Team" 😁.

Best wishes ☺️

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GailXrunning

You’re doing brilliantly. I love those chilly sunny days best of all. You’ll get to that 10k if it’s what you want to achieve. Who cares how long it takes? And that you are enjoying yourself is the best prize, no? πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

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Raisemeup60minGraduateβ€’ in reply toGailXrunning

Well Gail, we shall see if 10k is waiting for me. I take it as it comes, put in the leg work and hope for the best. Staying fit and injury free is my aim and hopefully the big bonus of 10k will be part of that.Best wishes

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GailXrunningβ€’ in reply toRaisemeup

Totally agree. Great to hear how things have been going. 😊

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Jools2020Graduate10

Take it steady and over time you can run as far as you want to. That’s how I got to 10K. I wasn’t after the distance particularly, I just slowly increased the time I was running slowly and I enjoyed every run. Slow runs are just the best!

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Brilliant - well done Raisemeup !Are you following the Magic 10 program or just building up yourself? Keep your pace down on the longer runs and I’m sure you will get there!πŸ‘πŸ™‚

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Raisemeup60minGraduate

So far I make it up, and I'm fortunate enough to have a good friend who is an established runner of 20 years and runs with me. I get tips and encouragement and a prompt to go out when I'd like to stay home! I also have my friend's dog who loves the running and we run as a pack! She circles around behind me if I'm flagging and sweeps me up😁Best wishes ☺️

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FionamagsGraduate10

Great stuff - you'll get there in your own time. Lovely to have someone to run with as well! Lots of us seniors on here to keep you company πŸ˜‰

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Raisemeup60minGraduate

Thank you Fiona mags and good luck with your running beyond 10k if that's your goal.Best wishes ☺️.

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Blossom-60minGraduate

Yay, hats off to us indeed! Great run for you! I bet you can do it. I'm pretty sure I can, when I get my lazy a**e out there consistently! 🀣

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Raisemeup60minGraduate

And here's to all the lazy a.. e runners too! πŸ˜‚

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Doris8Graduate10

Well done again. I’m one of those senior runners as well. Good luck working up to your 10k πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Raisemeup60minGraduateβ€’ in reply toDoris8

Thank you Doris, all the best for your 10k journey.Best wishes ☺️

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