W9R1 5k achieved 😀

[TedG]

Was intending to run tomorrow but after seeing the beautiful sunshine this morning, I thought let’s go for it!

After the disappointment of failed technology on Sun I did a back up this morning but Runkeeper behaved itself this time. I felt a tad out of sorts on the first part of the session and started to question if the 5ml walk I did yesterday was a good idea....my legs were feeling heavy and didn’t really improve much throughout the run. Had to stop at 4K, nature called, so time could’ve been better as I didn’t pause the app but hey ho, I recorded my first 5k......wahey 🤓😀

30 min run on Thurs then graduation on the Charity Santa Run on Sunday.....I couldn’t have done this without the support and advice of you guys, thank you and happy running 🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️

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[misswobble Graduate]

Woohooo! Nearly there now but you've already reached 5K. Crikey! Well done! Good luck with the next two!!!!

[TedG Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thanks, I felt I had to see how it feels prior to Sunday...I probably did it Sun too but it was untimed.

May only do 1.5 miles on Thurs to give my legs a rest....at 69 I don’t want to push it too much 🤓

[Wantorun2013 Graduate]

Well done you nearly there now 👍👏🏃🏃 weather shocking here in West Wales hail ☔️ etc. Due todo my W9R3 tomorrow early but forecast grim 😏 but going todo Park run on Sat as my first graduation run so fingers crossed todo final run see you on the podium. 👍

[TedG Graduate in reply to Wantorun2013]

Thank you. Good luck for Sat. Have you registered as team NHS Couch to 5K on Parkrun? 😊

[Wantorun2013 Graduate in reply to TedG]

Where do l do that on the day or on line before l go ?

[TedG Graduate in reply to Wantorun2013]

If you’ve already registered you can go back in to where you have a drop down window re club you represent....you’ll find NHS Couch to 5k there

[Wantorun2013 Graduate in reply to TedG]

Thanks👍

[PashleyPedaller Graduate]

Hey Ted! Congratulations on your first 'official' 5k (I knew you'd do it) and I'm glad the techie stuff didn't let you down this time. That's a very respectable time if it also included a "comfort break" (it's all right for you chaps!) Just one more run left before graduation ... wow. Good luck with your fundraising and don't forget to post up photos of your Santa run.

I'm just back at my desk from doing wk8r2; it was cold but lovely bright sunshine here at lunchtime. Clouded up a bit now, so glad I went out when I did. I had a late night (baby-sitting my little grandson) last night and was feeling tired this morning but the 28 mins seemed OK once I'd started. I don't log my runs as at the moment as just concentrating on getting to the end of the programme and running non-stop for 30 mins, but I'll download Runkeeper I think for the future (although my stats will probably be depressing).

Good luck for your next two runs ... they're getting the podium ready for you. What are you planning post-graduation?

[TedG Graduate in reply to PashleyPedaller]

Thanks Angela. Stats aren’t important really because I don’t go for pace, just distance at the moment.

My plan is to go for 10K then 10ml and hopefully the Reading Half Marathon in March.... my brother seems to think I’ll be able to do it but we’ll see...can’t see that far ahead yet 😊

I’ll do some park runs in between as part of the training 🤓

Take care and happy running 😘

[Sarakc Graduate]

Well done and good luck for your graduation run on Sunday!

Hopefully doing mine then too!! 😀👍🏃🍾

[TedG Graduate in reply to Sarakc]

Thanks Sara, good luck to you too, see you on the podium 🥂🍾👨‍🎓

[Sarakc Graduate in reply to TedG]

Thank you!! 😀

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Did you run over the toll bridge?

[TedG Graduate in reply to Hidden]

No, Pinkhill Lane....do you know the area?

[Hidden in reply to TedG]

I know Eynsham itself, used to live in Oxford visit a friend there. A lovely area to run I would think.

[TedG Graduate]

It can be but the bridleways are very muddy so it’s tarmac at the moment. Like you, I’m a late starter at this game at 69 😱lol

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Two to go Ted, cracking stuff. The podium awaits

[TedG Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Jan, watch for pics in Sunday’s Santa Run 😊

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I see the podium ahead. It was a beautiful running day today. Well done you

[TedG Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Helen, I’ll put up pics of Sunday’s Run 😊

[HeadInTheClouds Graduate]

Wow lovely Ted, that's an impressive time for 5k - you should be chuffed to bits..!!

Just 2 to go until charity run and podium day... that's so exciting 🤗 I'm rooting for you all the way ☺️

[TedG Graduate in reply to HeadInTheClouds]

Thank you HITC... I’ll be running for C25K too 😊

[HeadInTheClouds Graduate in reply to TedG]

...and I am sure they'll be one very proud lady smiling down on you ☺️

[Fishypieface Graduate]

Impressive stuff! So nearly there, good luck finishing and achieving all of your goals in the future, you've got your work cut out for you.... but something tells me you will do it all!

[TedG Graduate in reply to Fishypieface]

Thank you, I’ll give it a go for sure but one step at a time 😊🤓