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My 2017 goal of sub 30 min 5k done!

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I am so chuffed!! I missed out on this on my training run last week as I had to stop at a crossing for an ambulance on blue lights. My pace was my best yet but it wasn't to be. Today I really didn't feel like going out at all. Too much emotional stuff and meetings on this week that was blocking my running. I went out with little enthusiasm and with grit started off ok. In fact half way round I thought I was getting a bit too quick. Breathing was deeper and faster but not out of control. My left ankle was twinging all the way but I kept using my mantra ' relax and keep going'. Well I was coming up to three miles and I was looking at a 9.38 pace per mile, could I do it? The last 0.2 of a mile involves crossing the road but as luck would have it a blue light ambulance had stopped and parted the traffic. Taking my opportunity I dashed across the road just after the ambulance and carried on the finish my 5k in 29.55min. I am so chuffed!!

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Sandraj39Graduate

Perfect! Well done😀 - funny how the fast ones sometimes happen when we least expect it!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Yeay! Hooray for you ! Well done :)

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Millsie-JGraduate

Fantastic run, congratulations! Just when you least expected it too! That 10k training has clearly paid off!

Love the new name H. 👍🏼🏃🏼‍♀️

in reply to Millsie-J

I needed to name change! At school i was always being told to run faster lol. I was good for a 100m sprint but never cross country or long distances! Its all down to having short legs.

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Millsie-JGraduate in reply to

Well you are not doing so badly with those short legs now! There might be hope for me speeding up after all.........not to your extent mind you 🤞🏼

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misswobbleGraduate

Well done! You must be proper chuffed with that. I hope your legs are ok now. They should be by tomorrow after a night's rest

in reply to misswobble

My legs are feeling great at the moment and my ankle is twinge free. Maybe my shoelace was slightly tighter than usual but I didn't want to stop to loosen it lol. I am still smiling like a Cheshire cat.

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misswobbleGraduate

I don't blame you. Smug mode well engaged! You should reward yourself with a non-food treat. New piece of kit would be nice

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