W8R2 - finally passing fast walkers - and not just those going in the opposite direction!

[Katwpg]

So I am beginning to realise:

a) Doing anything regularly when your life is running like a soap opera is difficult...and particularly when your 'at sea' experience was enough to make your brain think its still on a boat ----

b) I will never (ever) be fast

c) I MAY be fast enough to overtake speed walkers (old ones)

d) the play list is crucial

e) I run faster in cold climates than hot ones

f)... I think I want to move toward 10k now.......what the heck have I started!

Anyone else heading for 10k after this? (sloooow 10k)

Kat

[theoldfellow]

As they say, it's addictive. A bit like beating your head against the wall (tried that first), but hurts more. I was thinking of how to keep up the momentum too.

[Teddly22 Graduate]

When I first started this I remember thinking but what will I do at the end of the 5k? Do I HAVE to run forever? But the most amazing thing is I like it😨

[F1ipperation Graduate]

You may not be fast but so much fitter. They say speed improves over time so just enjoy the journey (even though everything else may be all at sea !!) Keep going. Not long now before graduation 👩‍🎓😉👍🏃‍♀️👌

[_SimonT_ Graduate in reply to F1ipperation]

Nice message and nice emoji work! 😀

[_SimonT_ Graduate]

You are doing brilliantly Katwpg! I’m sure you can do a 10k no matter how slow you go! And if it takes 2 days and a sleepover at a Premier Inn it will still count! 😀

[RobW73 Graduate]

Oh boy, what has happened to you?!

The same thing that happens to the rest of us, I suppose...

I always see faster runners than me, as well as some slower. All get respect for getting out there!

ju-ju- has got a scheme going for upping to 10k. It looks great, have a look. Tbae is encouraging me to try it.

Good luck, you are nearly there.