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My first post graduate run πŸπŸ‚

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Hello my running family. I bet you thought you'd got rid of me?! Well, sorry, I'm still here and ready tell all about my life after C25K!!

First run today without Mr Smooth and it felt very, very strange not hearing his voice at intervals throughout the run but I managed although I might have to listen to him once a week so he doesn't think I've abandoned him!!

The run felt good and despite being at school today and walking 9,321 steps(today is 'walk to the swimming pool' day) before I had even begun the run, it went well!!

A different day weather wise, cloudy ⛅️ with the odd spot of rain β˜”οΈ in the air but it was pleasant and the colours in my local park are amazing πŸ‚πŸŒ³πŸ

Only slight hiccup is the little bridge that takes me over the stream has been closed off for repairs so I had to adjust my route fairly quickly in order to find myself on the right side of the park!

Crisis averted, so I continued on with my run, listening out for the very automated voice of the 'Map My Run' lady telling me that I had completed 4km. That spurred me on to complete the 5km as I was hoping to take part in my very first Parkrun on Saturday. Sadly, I won't be able to do that as our local one is not being held as there is another run taking place and it's not open to the public 😒

So 5km completed in a slightly quicker time that the last one so it's a thumbs up πŸ‘πŸΌ all round but here comes the best bit......my daughter is coming home from uni on Friday for the weekend and I cannot wait to see her 😊😊

Happy running to all the starters, the people who are half way through and the ones who are knocking on the graduation door and to all those who think that "I can't possibly get off the couch and run and ENJOY it", I'm telling you, YES YOU CAN, SO GET OUT THERE AND TRY IT!! 😊😊

See you later, my running family πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸΌ

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Martin_Rose profile image
Martin_RoseGraduate

Hey Kim, lovely to see your post, good run. Hope you have some quality time with your daughter. XxX

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Kimchoc08Graduate in reply to Martin_Rose

Thank you Martin 😊

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LeeUGraduate

Great post Kim, it's strange isn't it, not listening to either the podcast or the apps? But it's still great running either way.

The park looks fantastic, have fun with your daughter this weekend.

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Kimchoc08Graduate in reply to LeeU

Thank you Lee 😊

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Lottie_CGraduate

I totally empathise with the Mr Smooth less runs. I really struggled without him on my first post grad run. It was a bit of a come down to be honest as I am so dependent on his voice! I decided to run without him again last night. It was better, marginally, but I'm going to be tough and be MJ free. It feels like I'm ending a beautiful relationship. I might, just might, let him talk to me now and again πŸ˜πŸ˜‚πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Kimchoc08Graduate in reply to Lottie_C

It was strange today but I felt ok at the end. It did feel like a love affair that's ended!!

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Tricky2836

Well done Kim your doing so well πŸ˜€

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Kimchoc08Graduate in reply to Tricky2836

Thank you Tricky 😊 How's your WK9 going?

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Tricky2836 in reply to Kimchoc08

1 down 2 to go πŸ˜‰

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GiGillGraduate

Well done. Glad you're still with us, love to read your posts. Pretty autumnal colours... I went out today too, a little behind where I wanted to be, finishing Week 8. Found it quite cool. But when I got back my delivery from Regatta outlet was there... windproof filet will be much appreciated on my next run if it's equally cool!

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Kimchoc08Graduate in reply to GiGill

I think you're all stuck with me!! Oohh, a delivery from Regatta, how exciting!!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate

Lovely run Kimchoc08 ....your legs will be like Arnies with all those steps & the walking!!! I have to agree with you about the colours in the park, I love looking out of my windows as I have an ever changing picture...it’s beautiful!! Well done on the 5k too, I have managed 4.6 in 28 mins so far, which I don’t suppose is bad, I’m enjoying it, like you & that’s the main thing...you must be bursting with excitement at the thought of seeing your Daughter too?!! Double bubble of happiness!!! x

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Kimchoc08Graduate in reply to Mummycav

Thank you. Autumn πŸ‚ has to be my favourite season followed by Spring.

I cannot wait to see my daughter, it's only been 5 weeks but feels more like 5 months!!

With today's run and her coming home, I'm on cloud nine !!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

We would have been looking for you!!!

Go you great post... well done you... despite... obstacles:) And..... your daughter is coming for the weekend.. yeayyyyyyy!!!

Enjoy!

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Kimchoc08Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you.

I cannot wait to see her and shall enjoy every moment with her 😊

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DebJogsOnGraduate

Lovely to hear from you Kim - and great running still (not that I ever doubted!)

Have an amazing weekend with your daughter (off to visit mine at uni next week) - imagine you'll be very proud of what you've both achieved during her first term away! 😊

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Kimchoc08Graduate in reply to DebJogsOn

Thank you 😊 Very proud of her!! Enjoy visiting yours next weekend 😊😊

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FenellawnyGraduate

Well done. Lovely pics of your route. I’m looking forward to my first post graduation run. Life constraints will mean it’s Saturday for me and a different route so will mix it up a bit with distance and timing/pace. Here’s hoping the weather stays kind.

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Kimchoc08Graduate in reply to Fenellawny

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you for good weather 😊

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GingerBohemianGraduate

*calls Interpol - β€œIt’s ok....we found her”

Hey hun.... sounds like life after β€˜school’ is still as great as it was

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Kimchoc08Graduate in reply to GingerBohemian

It certainly is 😊 Nixe to know that if I ever went missing that you guys would be he first to realise!!

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TJMazzGraduate

Love this post. Great to see people enjoying running after graduation. Well done πŸ’ͺπŸ»πŸŽˆπŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ˜ŠπŸ™ŒπŸ»

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Kimchoc08Graduate in reply to TJMazz

Thank you. I really enjoyed it today πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ

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