Just popping in!

[Ripcurlrana71]

Hello all C25kers! I haven’t forgotten you and still follow your progress with great interest. I’m normally hanging around the podium when I’m on a rest day. Love to see your hot sweaty faces and beaming smiles as you cross the finish line!! 😬

For those of you nearing the end the ‘Bridge to 10K’ is a great forum to join. Lots of experienced grads all willing to help and offer advice.

I’ve just finished week 2 of ju-ju’s infamous 10K plan and loving it. After a few weeks of consolidation runs its great to have structure back.

The pic is of Bournemouth beach - where I love to run as it’s flat!! Oh and of course beautiful. I usually run that whole stretch. 😎

Anyway won’t keep you long. Just wanted to say hi and happy running. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️😍

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Hello you. How is the 10k plan? What’s your advice for new graduates thinking about it??

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Jay66UK]

Hello Jay 👋🏼👋🏼. 10K plan is going well. I need a goal to keep me motivated and it seemed the next natural step. I’m never done 5k in 30min - my best is 33. I didn’t want that to be my goal - aiming for 30mins. I needed to move on from 5k/30 mins after consolidating for a few weeks. Was boring tbh and demotivating. I must stress though you do need to run 5k comfortably before moving on.

Everyone’s goal is different and mine is a booked 10K in October!! Couch to 10K in 6 months?? Yes of course!! 😉

[F1ipperation Graduate]

What about the groynes? Are you hurdling too ? 😉🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Well done 👍 keep it up !! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️💪🏻

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to F1ipperation]

Errr.. I’m not that hardcore! Run on the promenade. 😬😬 But trying not to get run over by bikes or chased by over zealous dogs is a challenge! 😎

[F1ipperation Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

My son runs there, living in Southbourne, but also doesn’t do the beach 🏖 because of the groynes!! 😂The prom sounds fun though- and nice and flat. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😀

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to F1ipperation]

Oooh do you live locally too?

[F1ipperation Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Yes - work in Poole and live in Stickland !! 😀👍👌Great place to run 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to F1ipperation]

Wow. Hello neighbour!!! 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼😊

[F1ipperation Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Yes, indeed, hello 👋 to you too ! 👋👋😀

[over61andstilltrying Graduate]

Really good to hear from you and glad the 10k plan is suiting you well 😊

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Hi and thanks!

[_SimonT_ Graduate]

Such a lovely area RipcurIrana. We came for a holiday to Alum Chine a couple of years ago and hoping to go back next year.

It’s great to hear that you are enjoying your running and have a new focus.

If I ever get week 9 finished I intend to do at least 3 weeks of consolidation runs with hopefully some park runs thrown in.

Good to hear from you! 😀

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to _SimonT_]

Hi Simon. I am lucky to enjoy the beach more because of running. Used to avoid it before during summer especially - bloody tourists!! 😂

Well if you do come back we’ll have to go for a run! 😬😬 See you in big school. 😊

[_SimonT_ Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Would love to! 😀

[sallenson Graduate]

Did you take the lovely photo from the nest where you store the cheesecake? Mmm...xx

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to sallenson]

SECRET nest! X

[Hidden]

Great to hear from you Rip! I know you're still around and replying here and there, but it's high time we heard about your progress, so thanks for posting. Love hearing how you're getting on (apart from the Stava updates obvs). Keep running, keep smiling!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Hidden]

Hi!! Haven’t had anything interesting to say. 😬 My contact is mainly Strava now. Lovely popping back. X

[Hidden in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

That's how I feel these days. It's same old, same old, consolidating. No wonder you got bored!

P.S. Just had to fix that typo from earlier post. Note to self, do not reply in a hurry...

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Hidden]

😬

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Hi to you too 😃 that beach looks beautiful! Glad your bridge to 10k is going well xx

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Bridget007]

Thanks Bridget. 😊 x

[SandieF Graduate]

Hi, I’m quite jealous of that lovely run you have there, it looks gorgeous.

Having just graduated (yup, slipping that in whenever I can 🤣) I’m going to consolidate for 3 weeks then look into joining you on the bridge to 10k plan. See you there 👍😄

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to SandieF]

Fantastic Sandie! It is a great place to run when it’s not too hot - otherwise is really hard! See you on the other side soon. Good luck with consolidation runs. 😊

[18Windmill Graduate]

That looks beautiful! What a brilliant place to be. Glad to hear it's all going well and glad you're enjoying the next level...waiting to hear when you've hit 10k! Have fun out there.

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to 18Windmill]

Thanks! I’ll pop back when I’ve hit 10K. Pop the kettle on. 😬

[18Windmill Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

If there's cake, you're on!! 😀

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to 18Windmill]

Deal! 🍰 😋

[JennyH10 Graduate]

Beautiful place to run! My happy place to run is the beach too but I’m in the north west. Just finished week 1 of jujus plan here 😎

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to JennyH10]

Ahh lovely Jenny. Good luck with week 2! 😊

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Beautiful. Hengistbury is one of my favourite places in the world. 😁

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Ang33333]

Beautiful there. 😊

[DeeRunning Graduate]

Wow super jealous of your running track! That is beautiful, lucky runner 🏃‍♀️ Awesome to read you are making such positive progress, well done x 👍

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to DeeRunning]

Thanks Dee. Hope you’re doing well too. x

[Saartjie Graduate]

Hi Alka...glad you are still loving the running. So jealous of your location. I love the sea, it soothes my soul! 😊

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Saartjie]

Hi Sarah! I hope you’re doing well too. 🤗

[Saartjie Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

All good thanks. Only done 1 run post grad as been busy with daughters uni open days and work leaving do's this week. Am back on it tomorrow though...getting itchy feet!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Saartjie]

Life can get in the way can’t it? Good luck with your next run lovely. x

[Razouski]

Lovely photo, I’m so jealous. I would run along the cliff and then the promenade at Sandown and Shanklin bay when visiting my Dad on the Isle of Wight, but he moved to the mainland in March so I have no excuse to visit. 😟

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Razouski]

Welcome to Bournemouth anytime!! 😬😬

[Hidden]

That beach looks lovely! I’d love to run along a beach - mind u - i do when i’m on the treadmill coz the ones at my gym have a screen on them & u can choose which trail to do. Nice to hear from u. Keep on running!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Hidden]

Sounds good! When I’m more hardcore I’ll run on actual sand - but not for ages yet! 😊

[Lola333 Graduate]

Great to hear your progress, can you help me are consolidation runs running for the full 5k? I’m week 8 and a bit off the 5k yet, thanks xx

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Lola333]

Hi Lola. Well I started with 30 mins runs and if I felt I could keep going went on to 5k. No pressure. I did slow down a bit to get to 5k though. If you were thinking of going up to 10K you would need to be able to run 5k. NOT in 30 mins but just continuously. I’ve never run it in 30mins (yet!). 😊

[Lola333 Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thank you, I’ve been running for 28mins then walking the rest until I get to 4K so a bit to go before I’ll confidently be running 5k, its great to hear how your progressing and tips on how to get there 😘😘xx happy running 😊

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Lola333]

Don’t put too much pressure on yourself 4K is amazing! Xx

[Dbbd Graduate]

Hi - gosh wat a lovely place to run!!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Dbbd]

Is beautiful. 😎