Wow!! PB I never imagined I'd see 🏃‍♀️🌟

[sparky66]

Well I'm so chuffed, 6 Months post graduation... I'm running regular 10Ks

Furthest on my HM training has been 14K last week 🏃‍♀️

My 5K time has gone from 44mins at graduation to 35.45min 5K

Which I managed this morning 😊

I really pushed for it today, ran a 10k on Monday.. Tuesday and Wednesday were strength training days which I've just added skipping into🤣( that's tough) but read it's really good for our Running training!

I'm really noticing the inclines are easier.. can push faster for longer.. and my calfs don't seem to ache as much in the last few runs..

6 months hard work 3 runs a week..and I can totally say I feel like a proper runner now 😊🏃‍♀️🌟

Happy Running all 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌟

[Hidden]

Well done sparky66, that is inspirational to read what you are doing. I’m still on W8R3 and start W9 Monday ending Friday. I hope to build up to 10 over the summer. You’re doing great!

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I'm going to be there cheering you over the finish line Dave! You got this , you've done all the hard work, graduation week will spur you on 🏃‍♂️👏

And thanks, doesn't seem so long ago since mine 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Of course you are a proper runner sparky66, well done on that 5K PB, you deserve that after 6 months of hard work and you should be very proud of yourself 😊 🏃🏾

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

It feels so good, I'm in such a good headspace ATM AlMorr.. just had a clear cancer scan again 🙏

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

👍 ATM are the full initials of my name.

[Jericho2332 Graduate10]

Your doing brilliantly, well done! 👌🏻 Pace is picking up very nicely 💪🏻

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Jericho2332]

Thank you 😊It's a huge achievement for me.. I've completed C25K twice previously but always had to stop due to injuries, but feeling great this time around 🙏

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Wow! Well done on your PB! 👏👏😀 You sound as though you are loving your running and all your hard work is clearly paying off too!💪😀🏃‍♀️

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

I was just saying to my daughter, "why do I love it so much"?It's bloomin hard work out there", but I know..it's just such a buzz,

Feeling so much better not just physically but mentally!!

It's helped me through some tough times 🙏

Thank you for your reply x happy Running 🏃‍♀️

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

Completely agree about helping through the tough times!

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Blimey, well done Caroline, your flying along, dont think i'll be keeping up with you now, not really getting the time to fit in so many runs, especialy longer ones, did a 6.5k tonight which wasnt too bad, despite the heat!!! 🤪🥵🤪

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

I'm lucky in the sense I don't have work or a busy lifestyle Peter.. so I suppose progress is easier for me 😏I'm thrilled to hear you got out for a good run..

the heat is really challenging!! I've not once before had to stop for a drink on a 5k..but this morning had to twice! Actually I feel a bit of a fraud because of that, gave me a sec or so to get my breath 🤣

But I will take it anyway 😂

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Wow Sparky...thats brilliant. 🏃‍♀️💪⭐Thrilled to hear how much progress you have made! xxx

[Impetuous]

I feel the same every time I break a PB. ‘It’s surely impossible that unhealthy old me could do that time, I’m not even a real runner!’ 🙂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That’s fast 😀

[tmbtrain Graduate10]

Nice one on the PB, it all sounds really good! I hope to be where you are eventually!

[Mormor1 Graduate10]

Well done Sparky, impressive time. I seemed to have stuck round 40' or a bit over, not too bothered, I'm never going to race, except against myself. I was definitely a bit lethargic this morning, tho set of at 6 to avoid the heat. Putting it down to a very large glass of wine last night. It really makes a difference what I eat/ drink the night before a run, how late I eat too... I'm trying for 13.5k by the end of June. What is your skipping workout?

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

Thanks Mormor1 ☺️ I'm less fussed with pace either and love a slow pace of the longer runs 👍

But like to test myself on a 5K once in a while 😜

I was planning a longer run in the morning, but I don't know if I will manage in this heat.. like you I will have to set out as early as possible.. see how it goes🤞

Definitely what we eat/drink and sleep makes a difference to our performance..

I'm sure you will manage your goal for the month 🏃‍♀️💪

Mine is the 10mile marker 😅

Skipping... I just bought a skipping rope last week.. and was surprised to find I could actually jump it 🤭

So I've just been doing 3 repetition of 20 jumps amid my workout routine..and will increase as my stamina improves.. but it's quite hard ..but fun 👏😊

[Mormor1 Graduate10]

I'll give skipping a go lots of bit of rope lying around...think it's the high humidity that's the worst for me running..