Post Grad Parkrun: Return of the Gremlins πŸ‘Ή - Couch to 5K

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Post Grad Parkrun: Return of the Gremlins πŸ‘Ή

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Ooh those gremlins came storming at me head first quite early on today πŸ‘€ I KNOW it's not about how fast you run (no fear of that right now!) or how many people overtake you - I KNOW all of that .... but my gremlins are opportunists and they chose their moment! I did complete it, I didn't run the whole thing continuously but I'm pleased I did it - and even though it was a slower time than I thought it might be, I still feel like I've achieved something thanks to this programme! Ordered my Parkrun wristband ready to wear next week, and the week after that, and the week after that..... 🀞 Plenty of room for improvement and looking forward to it 😬😬

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over61andstilltryingGraduate

Well done you! And you are already looking forward to more. Admirable!

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FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to over61andstilltrying

Thank you 😊

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Ripcurlrana71

You did it! Good on you and well done!! πŸ’«

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FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71

Thank you 😊

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awawGraduate

Well done!

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FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to awaw

Thank you 😊

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PancakesGraduate

Well done for doing it!! I’m well impressed! The only way is up from here! πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to Pancakes

It certainly is! πŸ‘Š

Well done for doing it! I keep bottling park runs because I feel self conscious about my sweaty red face and slooow pace. I want to get some more 5ks under my belt first.

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FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to

I have got so used to looking like an aubergine it feels almost normal now 🀣

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Very well done indeed.. crush those pesky little blighters with each and every slow and steady step :)

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FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Ooh I like the thought of stamping on them!! πŸ˜†

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Dexy5Graduate

Well Done Flaraflarkin, You did it and it doesn’t matter how you got over the line. Remember you are now on a passage of consolidation runs so kick those gremlins into touch. You are a graduate and a Parkrunner and don’t forget Jo Whiley’s mantra - β€œI love running β€œ

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FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to Dexy5

Yay!! Thank you πŸ™Œ

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MutleyShuffleGraduate

Well done Flaraflarkin, you did it, despite the pesky beasties! πŸ‘Ύ

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FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to MutleyShuffle

Thank you MutleyShuffle 😊

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Bridget007Graduate

Banish those gremlins πŸ‘ΉπŸ‘Ή they are sneaky little things! It is not about how fast you run and you definitely have achieved something πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒslow is the new speedy 🐌🐌

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FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to Bridget007

Yes please keep reminding me of that! 😬

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TailChaserGraduate

Oh brilliant Flaraflarkin, fantastic! You’ll run it all in no time, I’m sure you will πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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