I just ran 5k! How did that happen?? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ - Couch to 5K

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I just ran 5k! How did that happen?? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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owmeknees
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No idea how! 4th consolidation run, didnโ€™t plan to try for 5k but my my legs just kept going. I thought I might make it to 4.5 but then it seemed rude to stop! 5k in 37.36 minutes. Iโ€™m so chuffed! It was so unexpected, not got further than 4.2k with a struggle until now. It feels even better than graduating did. Think the cooler weather really helped. Canโ€™t believe it. ๐Ÿ˜„

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SendWineGraduate

The elusive 5k, well done you ๐Ÿ‘ I definitely prefer the cooler weather ๐Ÿ˜“

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Ang33333Graduate

Well done you! That's brilliant! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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owmekneesโ€ข in reply toAng33333

Thank you Ang! It was very unexpected! I did choose a flat route which helped ๐Ÿ˜

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owmeknees

It makes such a big difference, not dripping all over the floorboards quite so much when I get home ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Ripcurlrana71

Fantastic! My runs have definetly been better with this cooler weather.

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owmekneesโ€ข in reply toRipcurlrana71

Agreed! So much nicer to run in this ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Ripcurlrana71โ€ข in reply toowmeknees

Long may it continue or Iโ€™m going to have to start running at 3am!! ๐Ÿ˜ฉ

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FlaraflarkinGraduate

That's incredible! Well done you!! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ซ

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owmekneesโ€ข in reply toFlaraflarkin

Thanks! Very happy ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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David_G

Fantastic work to achieve 5K! Well done and keep up the good work ๐Ÿ˜€

Yes, the cooler weather certainly seems to be helping me too! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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owmekneesโ€ข in reply toDavid_G

Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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lexi6Graduate

What a brilliant run and time. Whoo hoo! ๐Ÿ‘

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owmekneesโ€ข in reply tolexi6

Chuffed! ๐Ÿ˜

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lexi6Graduateโ€ข in reply toowmeknees

Iโ€™m not surprised. You should be so proud of yourself. There aint no stopping you now!

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Jay66UKGraduate

Superb!

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Excellent! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ well done ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜

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T1ggerGraduate

well done, first 5k is a great feeling, enjoy!

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owmekneesโ€ข in reply toT1gger

I certainly will ๐Ÿ˜

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EiralasGraduate

Well done you!

Massive well done! Pat yourself on the back. You're amazing. Nothing can stop you now. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ’จ I still woop with joy every time I get to 5K, doesn't get old!

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owmekneesโ€ข in reply to

I am still buzzing, smile every time I think about it ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Elfe5Graduate

Fantastic! Very well done! ๐Ÿ˜„

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Dexy5Graduate

Well Done owmeknees (I just love that name). Another milestone met. Are you heading for 10k with ju-ju now? ๐Ÿ‘

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owmekneesโ€ข in reply toDexy5

Thank you! Hmm ๐Ÿค” Do you know what, itโ€™s taken me nearly 6 months to get this far, Iโ€™m in no rush. Iโ€™m keeping my options open. Will continue to consolidate for a few weeks and then see how I feel. My knees still like a good whinge from time to time and I donโ€™t think theyโ€™re ready for 10k just yet ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Dexy5Graduateโ€ข in reply toowmeknees

No, I have just read the incredible journey you have been on. You should be so proud to have reached the 5k. That is my next target having been spending a couple of weeks on the IC.

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owmekneesโ€ข in reply toDexy5

Good luck! I will keep an eye out for you hitting that 5k mark. You will do it! ๐Ÿ‘

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CJDaviesGraduate

Well done, You should be pleased with yourself

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owmekneesโ€ข in reply toCJDavies

I am! ๐Ÿ˜†

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MumsygillGraduate

Wowza!! Excellent - very well done! Thereโ€™s no stopping you now! X

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owmekneesโ€ข in reply toMumsygill

Thank you ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜Š

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DralimcGraduate

Brilliant!!! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ…

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NictwitGraduate

Woo hoo! That's so great ๐Ÿ˜€

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MyrarGraduate

Wow ...Fantastic ..What a great time too ...What a great run ..Well done you ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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owmekneesโ€ข in reply toMyrar

Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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PippayoungartGraduate

Well done! And good time!

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