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An unplanned 8k

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Jericho2332Graduate10
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Hi all, just a quick post about today's run. In my quest to get fit again I today managed 8k, my longest run in a long long time. I set off really intending to do a 5k but I felt great and kept running. I don't think I could have went on to the 10k mark, certainly not maintaing the reasonable pace I was going at so decided to call it at 8k. Very very happy to have got it done however and to be heading back in the right direction for longer runs.

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Happy running!

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PhdgrannyGraduate10

Well done, such progress in such a short time!

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Brilliant run - it’s great when it all comes together, isn’t it?👍🙂

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Jericho2332Graduate10 in reply toSandraj39

Thank you, it really is!

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That sounds like a super run. Those spur of the moment “I think I’ll keep going” ones often are. Congrats! It’s such a mood boost to have a run like that.

I think you’d be surprised at how far you could go if you slowed a little and channeled “chill” mode. You’ll be at 10k before you know it. Are you following a vague plan or doing organic gentle build? Both are good options!

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Jericho2332Graduate10 in reply toMissUnderstanding

Lol that's how I ended up doing half marathon, no route planned etc just relaxed and ran where I felt like....just kept going and going when I realised there was a HM on 😂

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StoneDragon

Fantastic run there matey. 8K!! I can barely cover 3K at the moment so you're giving me goals. Week 4 is tough!! Was it this tough the last two times!!!

Keep at it and keep us posted, motivated and inspired.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Very well done... that lovely , I can run a bit longer, is a great feeling !

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