Fabulous450 Licenced to Run!! 🏃🏾‍♀️🙌🏽

[Fabulous450]

Hey Runners

Well, after a day of reflection on this amazing journey and a bit of pondering about my capability to achieve the lovely 5k. I happen to come across LoungeLizaard’s great post about the post grad wilderness (😍). And a big squeeze to him for sharing some thoughts that it turns out that I and many were also feeling. What’s next, how and most importantly why?

Everyone was supporting each other as always! Which is why this forum is so awesome! Sallenson reminded me that I’m only 49 and fabulous! Which was very kind! My mission was never to run 5k, it was to run and feel fabulous by the time I’m 50! Running was something I used to think other people did.

My run two days ago was with knee support as one of my knees were aching. Yesterday, was my rest and contemplation day and I decided I would follow a new plan on the App for the structure of running to encourage me to continue.

So, I get up not exactly raring to go, but I know I’m going. At first wondering if this knee “thingy majig” is going to sort itself out. Then something occurs to me. Is this a bit of a sneaky gremlin trying to get me to stop?! 🤨 And really....is it going to make me stop? Hello 👋🏽 👋🏽!

Well, “forget that kick start 1.5k programme run on the App”! I say. I’m not starting, I’m a runner! So I select a speed run! And I’m out there! It was a challenge, I’m not going to lie! The run and then stop for recovery was very odd, but right now I feel absolutely fantastic! Just under 21 minutes of running at different speeds. And you know what the best bit is, as I was about to do my last split, I realised, I forgot the knee support! 🙄 To be fair it did feel a bit achy which is why I noticed it. I will use it next time! Average pace 6:51!! Hello is that me?? 🤔....Not bad for me!! Diamond in the rough!! 💎

So watch out for those sneaky gremlins runners! They come in all guises. Even after graduation. Find your why to guide you home and keep your sense of fun! Post Grad Run 4! Another one bites the dust!! 😁❤️

[Jay66UK Graduate]

👏👏👏

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Thank you Jay! You have all had my back all along the way and it’s been so appreciated! ❤️

[lisathequeen Graduate]

Hi well done on that! I am on week 8 of c25k and trying hard....can I please ask what you used to get that little map at the top of your post.....thanks

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to lisathequeen]

Hi it’s the Nike+ Run App. Lots of Apps that do this, like Strava and Runkeeper, so I didn’t know which to choose. I downloaded two and then went with that one. Well done for being on W8 too! You’ll be a grad soon. Exciting! 😁😁❤️

[lisathequeen Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

thanks. Ill look at that app....hopefully it'll encourage me!!

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to lisathequeen]

And so will we! You can do it! 😁❤️

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

Whoop Whoop!! 🙌🙌 I'm loving the fact that you're trying all sorts!! 👊💪🌞⭐️

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

👋🏽👋🏽 Keeping up the sense of adventure Flara! I think I’m going to try a park run soon. 😁❤️

[Equi-geek Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Yay!

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Equi-geek]

So I might be joining you at the starting line soon Equi! 😁😁❤️

[Equi-geek Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Well, you'll spot the t-shirt and I lurk near the back!!!

[LoungeLizaard Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Do it do it do it do it do it!!!! Lol....

💕💕💕😊😊😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Well...I’ve only gone and done it!! Never let it be said that I don’t follow instructions! 🤣 I’ve registered and will do my first Park Run on Saturday morning, which is my run day anyway, so why not eh? Nothing tried and all!! 😉 Thank you! 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️❤️

[LoungeLizaard Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Excellent news! Just remember as it’s further than you have run before that you can walk as much as you like and there is a tail walker at the end you can stay with.

I guarantee you’ll run down the home straight though, no matter how tired you are! Lol

I’m jealous that I’m on holiday now!!

You truly are fabulous ❤️❤️❤️👍👍🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Thank you! I’ll remember! Enjoy the hols! ❤️❤️

[Eiralas Graduate]

Hope your knee sorts itself out! Be mindful of it and get it checked out if it looks like it is not settling, but if it is just a gremlin then don't let it stop you!

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Eiralas]

Will do Eiralas! I’m doing some knee exercises and will keep a watchful eye too! Thank you! 😍❤️

[Beanjo Graduate]

Thanks for this. About to begin week 7 and was starting to think about post graduation runs although even saying that makes me think I’m dreaming. Well done you anyway 👍

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Beanjo]

Thanks Beanjo! You’re not dreaming! It’s close by! Well done you too!! 😁😁❤️

[theoldfellow]

Amazing AND Fabulous!

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to theoldfellow]

Thank you very much! 😁❤️

[Jelon Graduate]

Well done on kicking those gremlins into touch - onwards 🙌🏃‍♀️😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Jelon]

Thanks Jelon!! Onwards indeed!! 😁😁❤️

[Equi-geek Graduate]

Great report Fabulous! Looks like you had some fun there! Hope the knee behaves itself X

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Equi-geek]

Yes me too! We’ve had words. 😉 A few more exercises after the run and it’s feeling ok! I just have to remember to do them. I’ll know better by how it feels tomorrow. 😄❤️

[LoungeLizaard Graduate]

Instructions:

1-Place kicking tee on the ground

2-Place gremlin on top of kicking tee

3-Take 10 paces back and 2 to the left

4-Take gentle run up

5-Kick gremlin into touch

6-Be Fabulous!

You go girl! Great write up, I haven’t tried any of the different speed routines/podcasts. I’ve just been running naked (oi! Mind out of the gutter! I just mean sans Laura!)

Well done on what looks/sounds like a great session x❤️

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Aaah thanks for the “how to” instructions LoungeLizaard! Love it!! It felt good just thinking that one through! Brilliant!! ❤️