I've just done my 3rd run of week 9, very pleased and relieved since it took me four attempts to get past run 2! I was a bit tough in the middle so I think I'm just going to repeat it a couple of times and build up to 5k (I only managed 4) and work on my times after that. Thanks to everyone for all the useful tips and motivation, I don't know if I could have done it without this forum!
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Congratulations π₯πππ₯πββοΈ
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Thanks! Can't wait to get my badge!
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If not already done so request your badge. Look for the linked post on the home page on the right.
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Thanks, yes, done, I'll keep checking
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Look at that lovely badge! Congratulations!
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It's so shiny!
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You sound just like my daughter! Shiny is good. However in the case of the medal I got on a run yesterday - pink and sparkly is good!
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Ooh yes indeed! How far did you have to run for that?
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10k - not too bad as most of it was downhill.
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Crikey, 10k though
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I know - but don't forget that this time two years ago I had only completed 3 Parkruns!!!
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Well I hope I can do 10k one day, even if it takes me forever!
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Trust me - at some point in the future you will utter the phrase "it's only 10k!" I promise - and then you will laugh at yourself for saying it!
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Congratulations figmegππππ
Whoop whoop..Well doneβππ
Good plan to consolidate the 30 mins, and work towards your 5k goal...
Enjoy your celebrations...
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Thanks !
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Congratulations
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Thanks!
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Congratulations. Isnt a wonderful feeling to know you can run for 30 mins straight.
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Thanks! Yes it is!
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πBrilliant! Well done on graduating!ππ½ββοΈπ
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Thank you!
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Hidden 7 years ago
Brilliant. Well done and happy running. ππ
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figmeg Graduate β’ in reply toHidden 7 years ago Thanks!
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Congratulations!!
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Thanks! Nice kitty!
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She is rather cute!! Currently curled up next to me
[her name is Cookie - her nickname (well, one of them!) is Cookie Monster - hence the username on here!]
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Aw she looks like a cookie My user name is a combination of an ex-dog and ex-cat!
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Hidden 7 years ago
Well done on the graduation. Shiny badge and big smiles...
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figmeg Graduate β’ in reply toHidden 7 years ago Thanks Jan! Yes indeed
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Brilliant, congratulations graduate! πβοΈπ
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Thank you!
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Congratulations and well done ππ
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Thanks!
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Amazing!! well done!
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Thanks!
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Fantastic, I'm delighted for you. Congratulations on a great achievement. Enjoy your future runs.
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Thanks, onwards and upwards!
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Congratulations on graduating and getting your badge! Feels great, doesn't it?
I can't believe how much pleasure I felt just to see that badge saying "Graduate" next to my name. Childish, I know but hey!
My next task is to run all of 5k, perhaps a couple of practices this week and then Parkrun next Saturday, I think.
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Thanks Iain! I know, I keep looking at it! Haha! Yes I want to do a parkrun as well but I really want to run it all too
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Don't worry about giving Parkrun a go. I have done 9 Parkruns and have only managed to run the full 5k for 3 of them. It gets really addictive. I love Saturday mornings now.
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Ah that's interesting, thanks I'll just make sure I'm not going to fall over then!
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Hidden 7 years ago
Well done! You look happy and proud as you should do! The journey starts hereππββοΈππ
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figmeg Graduate β’ in reply toHidden 7 years ago Thank you! Yes, the sky's the limit! (well, I don't suppose I'll actually fly!)
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Oldfloss Administrator Graduate 7 years ago Congratulations..very very well done..! That photo says it all.. simply wonderful!
Bask in the glory and when the party is over, take a bit of time to just run for pure joy...because you can! Then consolidate the 30 minute runs, but vary some other runs too, shorter or longer with no time pressure
So much to do now you are making the choices, to help those running legs which are just getting going, to develop even more
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Thank you Oldfloss, good advice as always
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Oldfloss Administrator Graduate 7 years ago PS
That badge suits you x
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Haha, thanks!
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Keep that badge polished, fellow runner.
Parkrun.......... just do it............. you'll love it.
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Haha I will! Fellow runner, I like that Yes I'll give it a go
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Hidden 7 years ago
Brilliant - well done, very impressive
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figmeg Graduate β’ in reply toHidden 7 years ago Thanks Ellie
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Congratulations π
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Thank you Sue, I'm Sue too
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Congratulations! Wishing you many happy runs in the future!
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Thank you!
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