Finally ran for 5k 😊

[BethMay]

Hi all

Since graduation I’ve been consolidating my 30 minute runs on the same 4K route. This evening I tried a different route and managed to run the entire way, which turned out to be 5.1k 😊It took me 44minutes (couple more hills!) but I’m so happy to be able to say that I can actually RUN 5k without stopping!! Parkrun next 😊xxx

[SendWine Graduate]

Amazing well done 🏃‍♀️ another milestone reached 👍

[HoagyM Graduate]

Yay! Well done Beth, that is certainly a big, big milestone, congrats. I think my first 5k of a couple of weeks ago was 47 minutes, so you’re ahead of my schedule

[BethMay in reply to HoagyM]

Thanks HoagyM . How’s the 10k plan going?

[HoagyM Graduate in reply to BethMay]

All good. I’m following ju-ju’s plan, should do another 6k run later this week, before starting to ramp up with a 7k next week.

[BethMay in reply to HoagyM]

Sounds great. I plan to stick to 5k for a couple of months then move on in the autumn. Hoping to enter Cardiff Bay 10k in the Spring

[HoagyM Graduate in reply to BethMay]

Actually, the 10k I am down for is the Cardiff one in September (I'm originally from South Wales, and will be running with my sisters)... so we may do the Cardiff Bay one next year too

[BethMay in reply to HoagyM]

Fantastic! It’s a bit soon for me ( and is sold out) but I’ll come down and cheer you on if I can 😊

[HoagyM Graduate in reply to BethMay]

That would be great... btw don’t think it is sold out... are you sure you are not tempted?

[BethMay in reply to HoagyM]

Ooh 😮 now maybe...

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Yay! Well done. I think I am 4 runs away.

[BethMay in reply to Jay66UK]

Steady progress is always best Jay xx

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Woohoo Beth! Well done that girl. New Route, new fantastic result. The Parkrun won't know what hit it! ☺

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Well done BethMay ....consolidation is the key....a couple more just to cement it....possibly at the park run? Be careful not to get carried away at the start 😉

[BethMay in reply to Mummycav]

Good advice!! I’m likely to imagine I’m in the Olympics 😂

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Congratulations on running your first 5k BethMay! Now you know what it feels like and have a pb! 😊....

Great work! Enjoy your Parkrun 😊xx

[telford_mike Graduate]

Wow, yay for you! Brilliant progress!

[Ebee54 Graduate]

Well done! It’s a great feeling isn’t it? I’m trying to consolidate with two 4 - 4.5Ks in the week and Parkrun on Saturdays. Parkrun is just brilliant - at 38 minutes, my aim is just not to be lapped!

[BethMay in reply to Ebee54]

That’s my plan for the next few months Ebee54 . I generally run in the morning before work and can’t face getting up 15 minutes earlier, so I’ll only have time for 4K 😂. And I’ll probably be last in my parkrun but who cares?! As the saying goes, we’ll still be lapping the person sat on the couch. Enjoy your running xx

[Agelesslass]

Wow, brilliant, can’t wait to do that myself, on week 8 run 2, so slow at the moment but still hanging on in there. Well done Beth

[BethMay in reply to Agelesslass]

That’s fantastic, only 5 runs to graduation. You’ve got this!!

[Fb75 Graduate]

This is great to hear. I am also only up to 4.5km so knowing 5km is achievable is great! Maybe a new route is required.

[BethMay in reply to Fb75]

You’ll get there! Gradual build up and don’t put pressure on yourself.

[sallenson Graduate]

Well done, hon!! Proves that slowly chipping away with good humour is the key to success. No stopping you now... xx

[BethMay in reply to sallenson]

Thanks sallenson . Do I get two chocolate doughnuts this time? 😂🍩😂🍩

[sallenson Graduate in reply to BethMay]

I was thinking maybe one for each finger...

You deserve it. And so much more xx

[Saartjie Graduate]

Yay! Well done Beth 👏👏🏃‍♀️👍

[BethMay]

Thanks Saartjie . Felt like quite a milestone 😊

[Saartjie Graduate in reply to BethMay]

I'm sure it did! That's my next goal...Am at just over 4km in 30 mins at the mo. No rush though. Slow and steady and all that 😁

[Beardo Graduate]

Woop woop well done 👏

[kpnuts53 Graduate]

Awesome, well done. Like you I plan to consolidate my runs now having graduated yesterday and running 3.5k in 30 mins - I can't wait to run parkrun, hope you have a great time

[Slem78]

Wow well done! Xx

[idstephen]

Congratulations on running 5km non stop, that's my goal too. You have just inspired me to register for my local parkrun. Thank you x

[BethMay in reply to idstephen]

Good luck!!

[MutleyShuffle Graduate]

Yay! Well done you! Yes go for Park Run, they are fab! 😁

[Bevacevans]

That’s brilliant; well done you!

I’m on last run of week 8 today but only running just over 3k. Panicking a bit as signed up for 5k Race for Life on 17th July so would really appreciate any advice as to how to reach that goal.

[BethMay in reply to Bevacevans]

I’d say, don’t put pressure on yourself to run the whole of the 5k by 17th. Just take it steady and run what you’re able to. Good luck with your running xx

[RobW73 Graduate]

Great work Beth!

That is a huge psychological step.

Well done!

[Lola333 Graduate]

Well done that’s brilliant, can I ask do you still do the 5min warm up and cool down walks? and was that included in the 44min for the 5k, I’m on w8 and my actual running was just over 3k today I walked longer to get 4K in total, Thanks xx

[BethMay]

Hi Lola. I didn’t include my warm up/cool down walks in the 44 minutes, that’s all running (very slowly!!). Sounds like you’re doing really well, keep going xxx

[Myrar Graduate]

Well done bethmay ...😊😊

[Kar43]

Yay well done Beth 😁😊fab job ✅

There's the Barry island 10k on 5th august if your thinking of braving a 10k so soon 🏃‍♀️😉😁😊in thinking about it 😁just thinking 💭😁

[BethMay in reply to Kar43]

You are a very bad influence 😂😂😂

[Kar43 in reply to BethMay]

You ain't seen nothing yet 🤣😂🤣😁😊😉🏃🏃‍♀️

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Well done - that’s my target toi

[BethMay in reply to Dexy5]

You’ll get there. Slow 🐌 and steady 😊good luck!