One step at a time - huh!

[Teresa1632]

Still trying to master running a 5k. Knees are still killing me, and this morning the contents of my water bottle leaked and sprayed the contents down my front. Then I nearly got run over by a lorry flying down a country lane.

Mo Farah can rest easy, this 61 yr old aul doll won’t be catching him any time soon! Pace is still very slow...though 3 minutes faster than a month ago, I’ll not be doing 5k in 30 minutes for a good while. Even if my mental strength can overcome the complaints of my knees. 🤣.

I’ve entered a 5k run next week - should I start near the front and let everybody pass me, or near the back and come puffing in last? Decisions, decisions...

[DebJogsOn Graduate]

That's not a bad pace at all!

[Sybilw Graduate]

That’s not a bad time. Remember we only signed up for couch to 5k and we can do it!! I’m around your age and around that time too. RESULT!! I’ve done two parkrun and as long as you keep to the side at the start you’ll find your natural place in the pack. I volunteered this morning - first finisher was really going for it and came in under 17 min!! I’m happy to get round but because of age-group categories I’ve come in second and first in my age group (won’t say how many of us there were😆). Hope your knees recover and good luck next week.

[Teresa1632 Graduate in reply to Sybilw]

I can only dream of a sub 30 min! Maybe if we move our arms faster it will look like we are moving some! Like a Michael Jackson moonwalk. 🤣🤣

[Sybilw Graduate in reply to Teresa1632]

Smoke and mirrors!! I’m a fraction over 34 min but have lost the will to compete with myself!! Talked to someone from my local running club today though as I’m afraid I’ll lapse (just like I posted on Facebook when I started C25K). I’m a serial unfinished - until now!

[Teresa1632 Graduate in reply to Sybilw]

Ive just found out I'm invited to a big event next Friday night. It will involve plenty of craic, plus...gin. I may post poorer times at the Sat morning run...(cough, ahem...) 😂

[Sybilw Graduate in reply to Teresa1632]

There’s always Sunday! Shame to not enjoy a big ‘do’. Btw have you tried Opihr gin? Recommend it 🍸 🍸 😋

[Teresa1632 Graduate in reply to Sybilw]

Must look for that! My fav is Jawbox Gin.

Gin is made from juniper berries, and the tonic has quinine for cramps. Berries and hydration...bound to be good for you. 😉

[Sybilw Graduate in reply to Teresa1632]

This one is spiced. Yumm!