New Shoes and a PB!

Just wanted to share the excitement on both fronts. The new Asics I obsessed about ordering finally arrived, and are amazing. I've got a full day of typing going on here, so can't get out, but have got them on anyway. Did run first thing, though, in the old faithfuls, and got a new best ever of 30:45. Since the graduation run last week, the 5Ks have gone 36ish, 34ish, 32ish and now this. More miracles

[misswobble Graduate]

Good lass! Well done. Just think what you'll do when you take those babies out for their trial run. You'll have fun finding out

Go Glud!

[ViaM Graduate]

How cool!!! You are amazing!!!

Which Asics did you get?

[Hidden in reply to ViaM]

Gel Cumulus. I'm hoping they feel as good when I run as they do when I type...

[ViaM Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Do they make you type faster?

[Hidden in reply to ViaM]

Actually, I think they might, but I spend more time looking at this forum than getting on with it!

[ViaM Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Good fast shoes=typing faster=more spare time to look at other things. Your purchase was very wise!

[Jase44 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Where's the picture it's the law ! 😉 grad run for me Saturday hooray

[aliboo70 in reply to Jase44]

Go Jase! Been wondering how you're getting on! Good luck for Sat!

[Jase44 Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

I'm in line for finishing tomorrow woop woop keep those bugs away for one more day

[Hidden in reply to Jase44]

Good luck, Jase. Is it going to be a parkrun finish?

[Jase44 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

No better than that it's my sons 14th birthday so we are going to celebrate the two things together

[PrincessStef Graduate]

well done. I can't wait for my first 5k. Nearly there longest so far (not counting the warm up/cool down) is 4k

[Hidden in reply to PrincessStef]

My first one was on Run 3 of Week 9. You're not far off already

[Vixchile Graduate]

Look at those times - your shaving lots of time off your 5km. Enjoy your new trainers!!!

[Hidden in reply to Vixchile]

Thanks!

[Parky-Park Graduate]

That's fab, GLudwig! You're flying now!

[Hidden in reply to Parky-Park]

Flying without wings, cue the music

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

That's amazing, congrats! Wish I was even close... enjoy your new shoes, let us know how they go x

[Hidden in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thanks, Curly. I was pushing it and should probably calm it down a bit, but was amazed it was possible!

[Potty Graduate]

Blimey GLudwig! That's some PB streak you've got going there! Congratulations!

[5kOrBust Graduate]

Blinking heck! Tons faster than me - well done!

[poppypug Graduate]

Whoa, this Girl is on fire !!

Absolutely FAB-U-LOUS Glud, well done and I hope you and your new beauties are very happy together xxx

[danzargo Graduate]

Brilliant times there G. And the new shoes will only add to your speed! Well done - since graduation, you're going great guns!

[Hidden in reply to danzargo]

Thanks, and apologies for laughing at your misfortune earlier. I couldn't help it!

[pot58 Graduate]

Sounds like you are still going strong😊😊And new shoes yet to be used!!Has there been a pic?

[Hidden in reply to pot58]

There was Pot, I won't do a second or I'll look even more obsessive. Hope all going well with you

[pot58 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I'm sitting in hospital while my OH has his hip op(sounds odd lol)...it's a long wait😕But did manage a run last night and will do a longer one on Saturday.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to pot58]

Hope it goes well Pot xxx

Hip op does sound funny ha ha like he is dancing . Mind you , he will be after his op xxx

[Hidden in reply to pot58]

Yes, hope it goes well x

[pot58 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks....

[Buffy007 Graduate]

Wow, that's amazing PB. And what a hoot you sitting there with your shoes on! Good old you.

[Hidden in reply to Buffy007]

Thanks, Buffy, I've missed you! Got my slippers on now, still typing. How are you getting on?

[AniaParky Graduate]

It's funny how once everything is in place - you can concur the world. I wonder how fast the Asics are going to be. Waiting in anticipation for a new PB. Hee hee ⌚️👟

[Buffy007 Graduate in reply to AniaParky]

Yes quite Ania - now she's got to go even faster - definitely under 30 mins next time. You're a real testament to the success of this programme Gludwig. I've been really naughty - I'm definitely not turning my back on it but my knees are really sore (just come downstairs and they're not much better) so am having a week off - and definitely no parkrun for me this Sat. I'm a cycling fan - so will cycling once the roads are clean and dry - but I'll keep up my running I'm sure. I'll just have to see how it goes for now. Just loving your enthusiasm.

[Hidden in reply to Buffy007]

Oh no, hope the knees recover soon and you can get back to it. Maybe a few gentler runs to ease back in when they feel a bit better, rather than the all-guns-blazing Week 9-ers? I must admit, my knees have been cracking quite a lot! I'm hoping the new shoes remind me to slow down and that I don't want to overdo it. I love cycling, too. Running or cycling, it's just so nice getting out there at the moment.

[Buffy007 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes you must be careful not to overdo it (although you are younger than me) - I can see you're going to be one of these people achieving great things in the future and certainly now that you are so close it'll be very tempting just to get under that 30mins. I'll be back I'm sure. x

[Hidden]

it is pretty amazing what new shoes and hard work can confidence can do really well done Gludwig n you will sub 30 in no time

[old_git Graduate]

Brilliant GLudwig, well done. You'll fly with your new shoes!

[aliboo70]

How great your shoes have arrived, and what great progress with your 5ks! Hope the typing went well, this forum is a right distraction for me too!! Not from typing- just general life,and errands!

[Hidden in reply to aliboo70]

Yes, I can't keep off the damn thing!

[Buffy007 Graduate]

Looking out for your 2nd Parkrun report - and in those new shoes too.

[Hidden in reply to Buffy007]

The shoes haven't been out, Buffy, and nor have I. Stinking cold, rotten cough, fed up! Although, I guess it will be even more of a treat when I do get out there... for now, it's more typing and thyme tea.

[Buffy007 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Oh blow - that's unfair. All these people on the forum today raving about the weather and their successes and there you are inside. Nevermind - sure you'll go even faster next week after your rest.