Penultimate week of Magic Plan completed :)

[swissfish]

I did the same set of runs as last week: 4k, 5k and yesterday the 9k

In each case my times were marginally faster although that's not my primary goal - but I find it really hard not to think about time as I'm running as my watch buzzes after every k...

During yesterday's 9k there were a couple of times I felt like giving up - but I knew I'd be so disappointed in myself if I'd given up so I tried not to think too far ahead of all the landmarks I still had to pass. I kept thinking 9k really is a long way!

But I got to the end OK and feel I must be ready to hit the elusive 10k next Sunday - I just realised the date will be 10/10

John

[damienair Administrator]

Very well done on your 9K run and best of luck for the week ahead.

[swissfish Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Thanks - I'll post when I've done the 10k. Note my positive mindset!!!

[Woollyweaver Graduate10]

Well done for sticking at it - you're nearly there! You don't say if you listen to anything (guided runs, like NRC, or podcasts) while you run? I find that they are a helpful distraction if I'm struggling with motivation on a longer run.Good luck with next week!

[swissfish Graduate10 in reply to Woollyweaver]

Thank you! When I did Couch to 5k last year I listened to the podcasts with Laura, but now I don't listen to anything - I just go out and run, but I'm beginning to think I need something for the longer runs.

[damienair Administrator in reply to swissfish]

Podcasts are good for longer runs. There is a good Podcast all about running which is light hearted. The name is a bit fun too, Running is BS.

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Well done and you're almost there! You almost have that elusive 10K graduate label next to your name!