Naked Post-Grad 5k ☺️

[Ripcurlrana71]

Now that I’ve got your attention I’m referring to naked as without Laura and the C25K App!! 😬😬😬

I was at the beach front at 6am - keen I know. I’ve hated running in the heat of late so wanted to beat the sun to it. My aim was to run 5k today as near to 30mins as possible. Lovely morning - few friendly runners and listening to Dr Dre - yes I know a but sweary but motivating. 👊🏼

First 4K was ok - legs started to feel a bit tired but breathing was under control. I was determined to get to 5k so thought I’d change up the last K.

Ran to one lampost then walked to next in one direction and then ran to 2 and walked to one till I heard in my ear piece I’d completed 5k. I was so pleased with myself!!

Now to pack for my holiday to New York! I wish you all luck in your runs and will check in when I can to read all about your successes. Xx

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Well done! You’ll do 5k easily!

Enjoy your holiday!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks Tasha99 - I’m guessing a few more 30 mins runs and should nail it. 😊

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Absolutely! Remember it doesn’t have to be in 30 minutes though 👌🏽

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Tasha99]

25? 😜

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

If I ever get sub 30 it’ll be a miracle 😂

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Tasha99]

I’ve signed up for a 10k in October!! 😳

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Same 😂

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Found 10k easier than sub 30 5k though!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Tasha99]

Ooh that’s good to hear! Where is yours?

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Middlesbrough. You? I need running pals. Joining a club tonight. Well trying it out anyway.

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Tasha99]

Bournemouth as part of the marathon festival. Got a friend doing it too - she graduated C25k back in April. Wow look at us couch to 10k!! 😬

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Yay 💪🏽

[Nictwit Graduate]

Well done! Enjoy your hols 🙂

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Nictwit]

Thank you Nictwit 😊

[pianoteacher Graduate]

Wow well done!

That's about 3 mins faster than your Parkrun time isn't it?

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to pianoteacher]

Thanks! Strava was a minute quicker than map my run - figure that? PR was 36.55 but not flat. Beachfront is pretty flat. 😊

[pianoteacher Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

How weird - I'd go with the Strava time! 😂

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to pianoteacher]

Yep for sure!! 😬😬

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to pianoteacher]

Are you on strava?

[pianoteacher Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

No unfortunately not - don't have the technology. You should see my phone - Nokia brick 😂

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to pianoteacher]

🙉☎️😜

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Well done. I’m taking notes for my postgrad runs because I also want to make 5k in 30 mins my first target.

A 10k in October? Oh my. I was aiming for next May. And now you’ve got me thinking. October will be cooler than May. And it is still a while off...

Enjoy New York.

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Jay66UK]

A few weeks back I was going to do a 5k but thought I need a challenge. Surely it’s doable by Oct? Also running for charity for my dad who passed away in 2016. That’s what is motivating me. 😍

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

That’s a real motivation. Good for you!

I think I need to get to 5k to know how soon I could do 10k. After this programme I am confident there is a programme out there that could get me to 10k fairly “easily” but I think my lack of core strength would be the main handicap. I need to shift this excess weight and tone up, which is why 12 months seems more realistic for me. But who knows...

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Jay66UK]

We all have our own goal - look how far we have come. Try a park run. They are really good motivators to get to 5k. It will help you gage your fitness. I know I need to increase pace and some hill training! Or find s very flat park run. 😊

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

I am pretty amazed to have reached the final week. 3 runs still to go but massively chuffed at myself for sticking to it.

I just know you are going to smash a 10k. It’s hard work - I sneaked a peak at a training programme for it - but it’s just C25K with knobs on.

Keep posting your progress, won’t you?

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Jay66UK]

You’ve done brilliantly Jay. Of course I’ll keep you posted. Love this little running forum. 💕

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Well done you. Enjoy 🚖✈️🇺🇸

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy. 😊

[lagatachocolate Graduate]

Well done. Have a lovely time in NY 😊

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to lagatachocolate]

Thank you! 😊

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Well done! Enjoy your holiday !

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Ang33333]

Thank you Ang!

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Well done! Have a lovely holiday 😃

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Bridget007]

Thanks Bridget007 😊

[Lorijay Graduate]

Absolutely brilliant. You are flying!! Can't wait to start C210K but will focus on nailing this 5k first. Have a wonderful holiday, well deserved

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Lorijay]

💕

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Enjoy your hols. Will you get to run over there? I'm doing W9R3 tonight by the sea so it should be cool. I've also signed up for an 8km in August and a 10km in October. I plan to consolidate and then jump onboard Ju-Ju's next Bridge to 10km train...

Well done on your lovely early morning 5km

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Paula. I’m packing my running gear and looking at doing a run in Central Park! Pretty hot over there so not sure how long it will be but at least do one!

Oooh graduation run tonight how exciting! Will look out for your run post after. Great to have set our next challenges right? 🙌🏼 On you two runs. I’ll be following your progress. 💪🏼😎