Week 9 all done and completed and has been the best weeks' worth of runs so far, with today's topping the charts of any run done so far (no guesses as to why that would be )
Run 1 started out cloudy and then rained for the last half so arrived at my destination slightly damp but happy
Run 2 was near perfect conditions There was a heavy frost but the sun was shining and the road/track was clear of ice, with hardly a breath of wind. It really was the most beautiful of runs and completed in a good time too. And it gave me the feeling that with another day like that I could possibly even get to do 5k in 30 mins!
Run 3 was into a head wind all the way, cloudy but no rain. It was only when the wind momentarily dropped that I realised I would have been running faster without the resistance lol So I did my final 30 mins which I had hoped would cover the 5k but not to be so I continued running and did 5.2k in 35 mins. Well chuffed as it was deffo harder running into the wind and the wind seemed to get stronger as I neared the end too!
It's amazing to think that when I found this site (entirely by mistake I might add) I had not even had any notion of running at all. Reading the posts on here convinced me that it might be worth a shot so I have a lot to thank you guys for. And for your continued support and wonderful posts. Of course, there is the lovely Laura to thank too, though it's probably time to fess up here.... I did the last 5 runs without her and loved every minute of it And most of all I would like to thank my lovely hubby for cheering me on and being so supportive and proud of me for doing this and for being there at the end of my graduation run And as an added bonus we sat and watched the squirrels playing while I had my celebratory water and clementine
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Congratulations. I'd dismissed the idea of running for years as being a long time smoker I thought my lungs wouldn't be up to it, but this program is truly amazing.
Certainly is! And great people on here too Glad your lungs have proved you wrong
Yeah!!!!! Well done Hilbean!!!! Major Pom-Pom shaking going on here!!!! Any idea what the next step is for you? I have 5 runs left and can't decide whether to increase time/distance or run 5k faster. I think go for longer as I can't see me being able to pick up speed just yet.
Thanks! Loving the pom-poms Haven't really got a concrete plan but think we might try looking for other routes. Quite fancy increasing the distance slowly over time but would still really like to get 5k in 30 mins. I'm sort of loosely working on the idea that if I build up stamina by increasing distance that should make it easier to do 5k faster. Not sure if that's the right way of thinking though
You're so close to finishing now, it'll be lovely to see you graduate I really loved these last 2 weeks
What great news, Hilly! I thought you'd gone a bit quiet for the last week or so. I'm so glad for you and hubby, such a good, positive way to finish the year! Can't wait to see your badge, hurry up and apply!
I wish you and hubby (does he actually have a name? lol) a Happy New Year, and hope it stays that way!
Thanks John. Been caught up in family festivities/visits in between runs and didn't want to bore everyone with a blow by blow account of each of my last 3 runs (Until today haha) Just applied for my badge now so hope that will appear soon.
Happy New Year to you too from myself and hubby Derek
Oh Hilly, I am so pleased for you ! Congratulations on your Graduation, the badge is looking mighty fine Missus !
What a fab point to finish the year off with, you saved the best to the last ha ha ! May 2015 bring you lots of fantastic running adventures . The worlds yer lobster !
All the very best to you and Mr Hilly, Happy New Year ! xxx
Thanks Poppypug It was really good to finish the year with a high and I feel unbelievably pleased at achieving that graduation badge too And isn't the world a crazy place? haha
Happy New year to you and yours too! xx
BIG Congratulatiosn Hilbean it is a fantastic feeling enjoy every moment of graduating
Thank you! And I didn't know that about citrus but it makes sense because my body seems suck it up. Might have to resort to oranges when they go out of season.
Ta daaaaa! Satsumas, clementines, mandarins, oranges like you say, half a lemon squeezed into boiled water on a chilly day ... very very good! Grapefruit probably too but then i'd want it grilled with brown sugar which is not especially practical while watching squirrels .....
Thanks! And good luck with the rest of your runs. You've already hit the point of being called a runner so there's no turning back now Bet it feels good to be getting back to it. Happy running and Happy New Year
Wow Hil, congratulations m'dear. What a way to finish too-a 5k into a headwind in a very very respectable time. Ain't no stopping you now. That Graduate badge suits you. Have a brilliant New Year x
I knew you'd be graduating around now so came to see. Well done hilbean. Sounds like you've had a storming week. Well done and wishing you a happy new year. What do you plan on doing now?
Thanks Barbara. Was a great week Think I might just consolidate for a bit and maybe try out some different routes but aiming ultimately to increase distance and improve on time for the 5k. Reckon I might actually run the Race for Life this year. That'll be a first I have previously done it with my daughters and on both occasions one of them was pregnant so it was a walk and waddle for life (not that I would have been able to run it then and I'm not telling which one of us was waddling haha)
Fab sounds great. Similar to what I plan on doing. Me and my friend have today been looking at a 5km for our local hospice which is run through walls of soapy bubbles!! Sounds like fun. It's in May at Oulton Park. We also have a 10km in our village on it's second year in August so I'm tentatively thinking about that depending on how I go for jan,feb and March I think Have fun xx
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Can't wait to see you with your graduation badge. Hope you get better weather so you can get out there xx
