Boom! What a start to W9...: Well that happened... - Couch to 5K

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Boom! What a start to W9...

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Well that happened... In an attempt to keep up with him indoors, I realised as I reached the 30 minute mark that the 5K was within my grasp. As all of you know on here, each run is an experiment some days go well and some don't. Realising that I'd kick myself I don't get to 5K at graduation and didn't take the opportunity when I was so close, I took it!

Was it easy, no. Was it worth it, hell yeah! Afterwards I undertook the longest and most comprehensive warm down ever. Foam roller and gym ball deployed. (Hope I'm still this optimistic tomorrow).

Now I've reached 5K the pressure is off, whatever happens, happens. Graduation day, I'm coming to get you!!!!

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Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate

Well done!

in reply to Jay66UK

Thanking you Sir! Want a sparkly badge just like yours. 😀

HoagyM profile image
HoagyMGraduate

Well done Sutsha, and that’s some pace too, only a whisker outside the 30 minutes! Sounds like a great run :)

in reply to HoagyM

Some days just go well. Couldn't have asked for better. Now I can chill down and just enjoy the final runs of the programme.

sallenson profile image
sallensonGraduate

Blimey! You're cooking on gas honey!! Brilliant....

in reply to sallenson

Thanks to my better half! And a following wind. 🤣

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thegirlfrommarzGraduate

Wow, that’s amazing! Very jealous of your cheetah speed!

in reply to thegirlfrommarz

Extra few days rest makes all the difference, as well as a kick in the behind from Mr Sutsha! 😆

Well done Xx

in reply to

Thanks Rachey. How's your journey going?

in reply to

mines good got w6 r3 tomo had to have a few days break through having a stomach bug but cant wait to get out and run tomorrow X

in reply to

Aw, hope you're feeling better. After having a break and a bug maybe slow things right down and head in with determination to complete no matter how long it takes. Good luck!

in reply to

Thanks sutsha X

Saartjie profile image
SaartjieGraduate

Well get you super speedy!! Well done, very happy for you 👍👍👍😀

in reply to Saartjie

Cheers. Thought twice about putting the pic up as it's not about distance. That is until W9 when you get so close and it's within reach. Think I'll slow it down now and make sure I can sustain for a bit. Just love this programme!

Lorijay profile image
LorijayGraduate

Brilliant Sutsha. Well done!! Graduation is yours :) :)

in reply to Lorijay

So, so close now! It's been one heck of a journey.

Ang33333 profile image
Ang33333Graduate

Well done! You are fast! 😁

in reply to Ang33333

Unusually so. Anyone would think I was being chased... 😁

Susietirzah78 profile image
Susietirzah78Graduate

Well done 👍

in reply to Susietirzah78

Thanks Susie. If I could speak to my former self from 8 weeks ago and tell her this, she would've believe me!

Susietirzah78 profile image
Susietirzah78Graduate in reply to

I know what you mean. Even the three minute runs seemed impossible at the beginning!

Darude profile image
DarudeGraduate

That is a great start to week 9, superb! Graduate badge is waiting for you at the end of the week! Keep it up

in reply to Darude

That's the plan. Big week!

Darude profile image
DarudeGraduate in reply to

It's been 2 weeks since I gradated, and I can only wish I can run as fast as you! :-D I'm very excited for you, I loved my final week!

in reply to Darude

It really was a fluke. One of those everything went well and I'd had extra rest and was very motivated. Not often you get all 3 on the same day 😄 I will be slowing things down again as I don't want to risk injury. There's a reason for slow and steady. I'm in it for the long haul!

Rua8 profile image
Rua8Graduate

Whoohoo, well done you!! Glad to hear you are feeling better and what a result!!

in reply to Rua8

Thanks Rua! Just needed the extra rest. Also increased my warm-up and added some backward running which is brilliant for recovery. Doesn't need to be a lot and you do need to be very careful. Kept mine in the garden where I know where everything is. 😁

Jullaly profile image
JullalyGraduate

Great work, well done, can we swap legs please, just saying to Rua8 I am no where near 5K yet

Rua8 profile image
Rua8Graduate in reply to Jullaly

😂 I’d swap legs with her and all, Speedy Gonzalez or what!

Jullaly profile image
JullalyGraduate in reply to Rua8

i'll have anyones legs ..mine are too short, is that a good enough excuse

in reply to Jullaly

You've got hills, that's THE best excuse. Factors, dear, factors. When you take account of the factors the playing field becomes rather even (Just like my route, lol). I only have a couple of gradual inclines. Granted they feel mountainous when running them ⛰😆

Tina_oom profile image
Tina_oomGraduate

Wow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Well done you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Good job!!!! 😊😊

in reply to Tina_oom

Thank you Tina! What week are you on?

Tina_oom profile image
Tina_oomGraduate in reply to

Welcome 🙏🏻 I’m following you and have only one left 😊 nearly there 😆🏃🏻‍♀️

in reply to Tina_oom

Wow! Nearly there... 26 runs is such an achievement isn't it. Do you have any special plan for the big day?

Ripcurlrana71 profile image
Ripcurlrana71

Pressure is off now. Try and enjoy your last couple of runs. Graduation is in sight now! 🎓👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

in reply to Ripcurlrana71

Absolutely Alka. Pressure is definitely off. I didn't feel pressured by the programme, just him indoors!!! 🤣🤣

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Lydia-jgGraduate

Well done Sutsha! That’s really going some distance, have a great week 👌🏻😊✅

in reply to Lydia-jg

Cheers Lydia. Good luck with your next outing too! 😀

Kar43 profile image
Kar43

Oh wow you! Well done your very fast omg 😲 terrific 😊

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoGraduate

You're on a roll! 👍😁

in reply to GoGo_JoJo

...and it's all downhill from here! lol 😆

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate

Wow a great pace!

in reply to Tasha99

Thank you! 🏃‍♀️

pianoteacher profile image
pianoteacherGraduate

Great work Sutsha! :-)

in reply to pianoteacher

Thank you pianoteacher ! How's your progress going?

pianoteacher profile image
pianoteacherGraduate in reply to

Good thanks Hidden - graduation tomorrow hopefully!

in reply to pianoteacher

You don't need luck, so just enjoy! Looking forward to seeing your shiny badge! It's am exciting week watching everyone crossing the finishing line. 🏃‍♀️💨

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