W9R1 ✔️

[garym]

25 down 2 to go 😀 just wish the first 10 mins won’t so hard. I seem to have to use all my will power to get though the first part of a run. I picked up when Laura said your half way 🎉🎉. In the end I had to go that extra 5 mins to do the 5k, I know that ain’t the aim but I just couldn’t help myself 😂

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Great run, so nearly there!

You may have already read this Gary, but just incase! I find it easier knowing why I feel this way.

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[Elfe5 Graduate]

Wooohooo, nearly there!, I'll start polishing the podium! 😄

Be wary of pushing too much too soon - that is the fast track to the IC. No doubt more experienced people will come along with good advice about pacing yourself post graduation. 😄

[garym Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Cheers for the woohooo😀. I have said to myself the last 2 runs will be 30mins and only 30 mins no matter what the distance.

[pinkaardvark Graduate]

Walking fast during the warmup as well as some extra dynamic stretches like high legs, running on the spot, jumps etc can trick your body into getting ready a bit faster in order to alleviate the toxic ten.

[Lillybeth30mins Graduate in reply to pinkaardvark]

Ooh good thinking!... I could definitely push myself in my warm up walk...especially if it’s ultimately going to make the first bit of running easier👍

Liz x

[pinkaardvark Graduate in reply to Lillybeth30mins]

Yep, and if you really want to knock it on the head try running for 10mins first just before you get going. I find that does it for me.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Toxic 10..or twenty or more.. always the way of it Slow and steady as you go... the Team have the badge polished and ready!

[garym Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Cheers floss. Getting nervous now seeing as went all Pete tong last time I got to w9r3 😱