Old floss i know what we said about waiting and consolidating my 3ks but i had the devil on one shoulder and a angel on the other . i had to do it to see if i could . well there it is folks 9 weeks of the NHS app couch to 5k finished and ive graduated , Tonight was the last of the 30 min runs , in which i had managed to cover 3.5 k . the 5k in 30 was never gonna happen and i was informed on forum that not many people do complete a 5k in 30 min but i was happy with what i have achieved in just 9 weeks . The only running i had done in last 30 yrs was running a bath and running up bills lol . At the end of the 30 mins i had done the 3.5k and got the crazy idea to see just how far i could get before my wheels fell off . then something sort of funny happened my head was asking my body , could it give me another 5 minutes and my body said if your head can do it ,so can i and every 5 min it asked the same question everytime and got the same reply . i ran until my fitness app said 5k , ''ILL SAY IT AGAIN 5K ''. Actually covered 5.2 k in 48 mins i know it aint fast , but just to jog 48 minutes , 9 weeks ago if you said i would do that , i would have wet myself laughing and and said ''you taking the pee''. But there you go its done .was esp pleased to see i kept my bpm at a constant rate albeit a bit high still , but im so happy to succeed where i thought i wouldnt . legs like jelly , tears in my eyes [im actually crying really if you want the truth] . 3 targets achieved in 9 weeks ,the mile in 14 minutes 20 secs 3k in 30 minutes and the magic 5k in 48 minutes . not bad for a fat bastard , run fatboy run..NOW OLD FLOSS I PROMISE TO STICK TO BUILDING UP MY 3KS . NOW IVE DONE A 5K THATS THAT ITCH SCRATCHED AND NOW I CAN CONCENTRATE AGAIN
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Yeay!!!!! Yeay!!!!!!
Well.... you did it... you ran for thirty minutes and you did have enough left in the tank to carry on... !
You did really, really well and you have taken the running seriously and listened to folk's advice...
I am an old woman, ( ....of course, I really am an old woman:)) where speed is concerned... ( says she, who managed a 20 minute 3K yesterday... and no tail wind ) but it is for me about building up safely.
I run further than I should, I am following a new revisited plan to improve my 10K speed and style, and I know, on at least two days, I have gone over the limit...run wise, or strength training wise..so I am as guilty as others at breaking the rules!
You are one of my special favourite runners... I love your honesty, determination and your passion and I am really delighted you have done what you set out to do...and don't you dare say, "..not bad.... etc" ! You are a Graduate and a runner!!! That 5K is done.... BRILLIANT!!!
Go, get that badge!!!! xxxx
PS
And you will consolidate those 30 minute runs But, now there is so much more to do.... the journey goes on and it is so exciting!!!!! x
Fantastic achievement! Well done (now do what Floss says 
) Happy running!
Woo hoo! Yay! You did it. Well done 🙂 Feels fantastic doesn't it 😃 I don't see a badge though!
So, now to build that running bod. Stepping stones podcasts are ace!
How do i get badge thoygh
click on the link at the side.😉
Sorry floss im out using my phone . Do i need to use my laptop
So pleased for you! Massive congrats 😀🎉
Oh what a fabulous write up! I can well believe you had a few tears. What an emotional way to graduate😊
Now you just have to remember to 'Floss' before each run (and that means to take all her advice)!
Meanwhile, get your gladrags on for your graduation 'do'😊
🎶🎊MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS doubletap 🎊🎶
Party on...
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Congratulations. I understand that you had to hit 5k - you gotta do what you gotta do. Now back to following OF's advice and celebrating your accomplishments.
Love the bit about your head and body talking...
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