Oooh me legs!

[Frenc]

Where’s that sofa?! I just managed my longest run of 7 miles with Coach Bennett and am feeling it 😆. I went so slowly that when a young lady passed me, I thought blimey she’s running slowly, how slow must I be going? Then a lady running and pushing a baby buggy passed me too, but I just kept on plodding🦵. Anyway, I’m off to sloth 🦥 and have a nice cuppa ☕️. Happy Sunday all 😊🏃‍♀️👍.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

7 miles is 7 miles whatever your speed - and a long old way, so you have earned your sloth-like time on the sofa! 🤣👍 Well done!🙂

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you Sandraj39! Slothing certainly feels better when earned 😆.

[Juliet202 Graduate10]

Feeling the same !!! Just did my first 11k - not quite 7 miles but close ! Happy Sunday and don’t let those legs seize up !! 🦵🦿🍗😜

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Juliet202]

Lol Juliet202! Even my arms ache - how does that work! Well done on a smashing run 🏃‍♀️ and Happy Sunday. 😊😊😊

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

You use your arms and shoulders. Like pistons they are. We get stronger as we carefully progress through the miles 💪👍🙂

[Dups Graduate10]

Wow 7miles! I think my legs would seize up after that for sure 😂Everyone talks about Coach Bennett , who is Coach Bennett?

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Dups]

Thank you Dups! Coach Bennett is on the Nike Run Club app - there’s loads of different runs to choose from, and it’s Coach Bennett who talks you through most of them. When I finished C25K I still needed someone to chat at me! All the best 😊.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Wow, well done Frenc ...remember, it’s not that long since you started on your running journey and now look at you?!!! 7 WHOLE MILES?!!!! Fast or slow (slow being the better option obvs) that is a cracking distance...I’m patting you on the back and high fiving you for this amazing run 😍

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Mummycav]

Ah bless you Mummycav! I’ll never forget your big girl pants post which helped me enormously. I’m going to take a nice 3 day break as my body needs it, but I’m pretty proud of myself 😊. All the best Mummycav! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[misswobble Graduate10]

It’s a good idea to ease into distance runs so slow is the way to go There’s no hurry is there 😃

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to misswobble]

So true misswobble! Thank you 😊.

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Well done! That's a fantastic distance! Next up you're on 10 miles and you leave us to go to the marathon forum! And as for speed, never forget: slow runners can run longer (in age) than fast runners 😉

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Evy! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Although the marathon forum will definitely be doing without me for a long time yet - if ever! 😊

[H4CS Graduate10]

I cant even imagine what 7 miles feels like, hope you enjoyed your day on the sofa, very well deserved 😁

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to H4CS]

Thank you! 😊

[nowster Graduate10]

I did ten miles yesterday. I know exactly what that feels like on the legs. Important thing for today: do something to keep the legs moving. I'm going to be doing a bit of a walk later no matter how much my stiff legs object to the prospect.

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to nowster]

Well done nowster! This morning I was back in my favourite place in the world - the gym! I’ve really missed it, so did a few light leg exercises. Hope you have a nice walk. 😊