Wk9r1 done!

[PashleyPedaller]

Wk9r1 today. Felt hard at first but got better after 10 mins or so when the path levelled out. Ran a different route to my usual and found I was a bit further from home at the end of the 30 mins, so kept going for a while. This was my first run using my new Garmin FR25 watch (early Christmas present to myself!). Don’t know how accurate this is but when I saved and uploaded my run it said 34.39 mins and 3.29 miles (user error in not setting kms) but hey, that’s 5k! When I got home my son and daughter in law had just arrived and said ‘Hey, Mum - saw you out running - you were looking good’. They were probably being kind but I was so chuffed I’d actually run 5k. Looking forward to the last 2 runs of this brilliant programme and feeling more positive about the prospect of my first parkrun next Saturday.

[TedG Graduate]

Wow, that’s some time you set there Angela, equivalent to 10’13” per mile....impressive stuff. You’re on your way girlie 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😊

[PashleyPedaller Graduate in reply to TedG]

Thanks, Ted! I surprised myself - just got a ‘second wind’ in the last part of the run.

Hope you have a great run today - don’t forget to post up pics, please. I’m sure it will be an emotional as well as uplifting experience. We’ll all be cheering you on from here too - hohoho- go runner - you’ll smash it! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[MikeJones68 Graduate]

Excellent, well done! Your last week started better than mine. Less than 3 minutes into the run on Saturday I had a sharp pain in my right calf and had to hop to a standstill. I couldn't even walk home and had to call for a lift.

It's feeling better daily, so hopefully I'll be able to continue later this week.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to MikeJones68]

That doesn't sound good Mike😐

RICE... rest from running, elevate the leg and Ice it (frozen peas wrapped in a towel ) don't run on it if its still painful to walk... hopefully you haven't got more than a strain but seek attention if it doesn't feel right in a few days...

[MikeJones68 Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks Jan. I'm really fed up about it as I should have graduated by this Wednesday.

I have full movement back now without any pain, but get a twinge if I walk too fast, so I'll have to see how it goes this week and hopefully get back on track for next week.......

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to MikeJones68]

Fingers crossed. The runs will still be there if you need a time out...

Remember running is an impact sport and weight bearing...

[PashleyPedaller Graduate in reply to MikeJones68]

Sorry to hear that, Mike - that's really bad luck and disappointing. Don't take any chances though - Jan's advice sounds very sensible. A few days out now won't make any difference in the big scheme of things; best to play it safe and not rush into the next run - hope it soon feels right again.

[MikeJones68 Graduate in reply to PashleyPedaller]

Thanks Angela. I think I'll leave it at least until the end of this week and will then take it gently.