Facebook won't care but..: I ran 9k today... - Couch to 5K

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I ran 9k today (albeit in 3 lots of 3k with 2 min walks in between and slower than a slug with salt sprinkles).

If I update my Facebook nobody will give a damn, but at least here you'll have an idea of how chuffed I am.

Woo hoo!

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Oh! And I encountered another runner near the end of my run. First time I've ever passed another human being on my route. Was odd!

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AncientMumGraduate

Congratulations, torta. You're right, only other runners understand the absolute joy of a new PB or a new distance :)

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JoolieB1Graduate

That is awesome! I had a crazy "I can do anything" day in week 7 and kept running for 5K to c if I could! 9K would be like a marathon to me, how r ur feet and legs? Hope u can rest after that epic run! 😦🎈🎉💥

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Non runners really don't understand us we should all add each other on FB and when we post about our runs we would get loads of likes and comments and our friends would maybe look twice ! ;) Well done for that I am trying to work towards 10k will be doing 3 x 17 mins this week ! Happy Running ! :)

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coryluscontortaGraduate in reply to ridingstar

By my reckoning, and counting only the actual 9k, the running took me 1hr 7mins. I'm doing a 5k in roughly 36mins, so my time has dropped to do the extra distance, but today is 'long run' day, so I am not too worried about time.

Will wish you all the best for you training sesh, smash it!

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KdollfraserGraduate

Awww I'll b pals w u on Facebook and mortify you fb pals by not saying great things about your achievement! Well done xxxx

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mfamiliasGraduate

Oh, yeah ! Go you! Great accomplishment -well done . Slower than a slug with salt sprinkles? *LIKE* :D

I get what you mean about Facebook... Many people, except those who know how important running is to you, only react when they think something cute/awful/shocking (and preferably shareable) has occurred. So try saying something like "Found a cute kitty with three heads at KM 5 today," "Had to stop halfway through my run to retrieve my leg from the jaws of a passing pit bull," or "Met my local UKIP candidate on a 9K run this morning and convinced him that his energy would be better used doing C25K". THEN people will read it.

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coryluscontortaGraduate in reply to mfamilias

My most 'liked' running Facebook status was about the time I nearly broke my neck tripping over a gigantic lump of roadkill guts. I was at the end of a long run, gritting my teeth and looking straight ahead and didn't really notice it. Don't know what it was, it was too mashed.

My friends liked that.

I didn't.

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mfamiliasGraduate in reply to coryluscontorta

So we agree. Sounds awful - who knows, maybe you would have got more likes if you'd landed in it :(

Having said that, I plead guilty to getting my own back by deliberately ignoring the photos of what my contacts are having for lunch. Petty, but hey ho... welcome to the trivial world of FB.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate

Woooo well done. I like that, slower than a slug with salt sprinkles that's is so me.

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IrishprincessGraduate

Whoop whoop! Well done. We so get it here!

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goonkeepgoingGraduate

Well done - cracking distance :)

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misswobbleGraduate

Ha ha, I know what you mean. No-one will glaze over or change the subject on here. Tee hee

9k! That's so very nearly 10k you know! You'll nail that one next time round I expect. Or it could just sneak up on you when you least expect it

I can understand why you're so pleased. It's a brilliant achievement post C25k and not easy, so well done!

Take care and go slowly with your progression. Slow is GOOD!!! Don't knock it. Running and walking it is the right way to get there. A walk will always help you get to the finish

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islandrunnerGraduate

Well done ! it's a brilliant feeling isn't it.

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Diane57Graduate

Well done 👏👏👏

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jules50Graduate

Well done!! It doesn't matter that you walked, who made the rule that your not aloud to have walking breaks if you need them?? Its a great achievement so give your self a huge pat on the back :D

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jaynekate

WOOOOHOOOO! Fantastic 😀

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Well done - a great distance!

there is Beyond C25K group on facebook who would be very interested and supportive :D

Well done on the 9km :D good distance and walking is very allowed

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coryluscontortaGraduate in reply to

Ahha! Found it, request to join made. Thanks for the heads up

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you are welcome :)

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Noaky12Graduate

Well done thats a brilliant achievement! Slow & steady does it.

I also love the slug expression. Brilliant!

I know what you mean too re FB. I don't even describe my runs / their trials & tribulations to the hubster as I know he just aint interested. Thats why I love this forum☺

You won't stop us cheering you on!!

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