W8R3: Does what it says on the tin

[Marvo69]

I may not be quick. It may not look pretty. The BMI chart taunts me with chants of obese. But at least I'm out there. Giving it a go. (I'm just big boned 😉)

I'm proud of that. You lot should be too.

Though most of you are probably quicker and prettier than me 😂

And today it happened. It all worked properly. My body understood what to do without screaming back in complaint. No longer forcing one foot in front of the other, but the ground gliding past beneath me. Running felt possible.

Two days ago I tried to pick up the pace a little and, whilst laughably slow for many, for me, I did my best speed for 28 mins yet. (No I'm not telling you the pace!)

Today, in honour of @oldfloss I decided that time/distance was the target not speed. Slow and steady. And my body just knew how to do that. My subconscious choosing the pace. Accurately a little slower than previously. And it was ideal.

My first ever non stop 5k of non stop running in 35 minutes!! 😊😊😊

(I wrote 'non stop' twice there. That must be how amazed I am!)

And whilst tiring, not killing!!

So, it does what it says on the tin.

Couch to 5k. Done!

Graduation week coming up. Now I know I can do it🙏

It will feel like the final day of the Tour De France when you can cruise to the finish line without being beaten up by your own mind and body.

The only irritation is that ASBO, the recalcitrant Border Collie, ran with me and he managed just fine. Barely short of breath and he didn't even bother with the first 7 weeks! Git.

Oh by the way...I had no alcohol again yesterday. Coincidence?

Happy gliding!

#you can do it

#you CAN do it

[Lorijay Graduate]

Wonderful Marvo, well done!! That is a speedy 5K, good on you

[Marvo69 Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

I'm aiming to break the magic 30 minute barrier one day, but happy just to do it for the first time right now! 😊

[SendWine Graduate]

5k well done 🏃‍♂️ and don't let anyone make you feel unpretty, we've all got our own bit if special 😚

[Marvo69 Graduate in reply to SendWine]

Thanks Wino x. Not my best look but happy, which has often been in short supply. I scrub up alright!! X

[Susietirzah78 Graduate]

Well done! I have also just finished week 8 and this evening I was gliding along too. We shall be graduating together! 👍👍

[Marvo69 Graduate in reply to Susietirzah78]

Well done you! Let's glide to the podium together! 😀

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Well done!!

[Marvo69 Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Cheers Jay!

[Mumsygill Graduate]

Marvo- you are a leg end!!

Wow that’s an amazing post. So happy and pleased for you. Podium here you come ! X

[Marvo69 Graduate in reply to Mumsygill]

Thanks Mumsy! Your magic moment coming up very soon now!!

Good luck sweetheart, I'll be looking out for your triumphal news! X

[Mumsygill Graduate in reply to Marvo69]

😘

[Ang33333 Graduate]

That gliding feeling is amazing!

I call it my happy pace. When I can just run and run!!

[Marvo69 Graduate in reply to Ang33333]

Thanks...It felt good and bewildering all at once!

Good luck for your moment of glory at the weekend!!! 🍾🍾🍾

[Ang33333 Graduate in reply to Marvo69]

Enjoy it!

[Debsy2008 Graduate]

Well done! Good luck for podium and graduation week 🎉

[Marvo69 Graduate in reply to Debsy2008]

Thanks Debs! You're not far behind me... I'm looking out for your celebrations too🎉!

[Debsy2008 Graduate in reply to Marvo69]

😬 it’s exciting! Never would I have believed I could do this... but I do now😃

[pianoteacher Graduate]

Brilliant! I'm not going to get much time in the pub at the end of Parkrun with you running times like that 😀

[Marvo69 Graduate in reply to pianoteacher]

I'll be quicker if I know there's a pint waiting at the end. Especially if you have got them in!! X

[pianoteacher Graduate in reply to Marvo69]

Haha! My ex-husband used to say I was like the Queen - I never carry cash 😂

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Well done speedy! I can only dream of going that fast 😁 only 3 more runs til 🎓

[Marvo69 Graduate in reply to Bridget007]

Thanks Bridget! Nearly there! X

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

What a great run...thank you.

You did wonderfully...and to me...you look just perfect xxxxx

[Marvo69 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Slow and steady did the job! Now stop flirting!!..😂. Mr OF will get you banned! 😃

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Marvo69]

😊After 45 years of marriage..he knows he has no need to worry!😉

[Saartjie Graduate]

Well done! It really is possible to do this thing!

[Myrar Graduate]

Well done marvo 😊😊

[Dexy5 Graduate]

That’s fantastic Marvo. You are just going to sail through W9. 😎

[DaveB46 Graduate]

Well done. Looking forward to that gliding feeling!

[David_G]

Great work Marvo! 👍 I’m doing W8R3 later so hopefully I’ll have a successful run too.

See you on the other side as we get ready to graduate next week! 🏆

Cheers 🥂

[Hidden]

Yay! Very well done and a good pace too. Enjoy the glory!

[Ripcurlrana71]

Very well done and a great time for a 5k too!

[Kar43]

Wow well done Matt

At first I thought you were hiding the pace due to slow jogging but 5k in 35 mins 😳 amazing 😉 good on you

[DeeRunning Graduate]

Wow impressive pace! It wouldn't surprise me if you were one of the few who do 5k in 30 for graduation. Well done. Fab pic, so lovely to see your face x

[sallenson Graduate]

Well done, superstar!! Only three more to do now!!