5k less than 40 mins amazing

[Runningroni]

Took my tired, from climbing ladders painting, legs for a bit of a trot this evening. I was not expecting much and before I started had already convinced myself I would probably call it a day at 30 mins if I even managed that. Then something takes over and after I ran out for 2.5k thought might as well run back

Run over at 39.52

I have been a bit quicker once or twice but last few months never below 40 mins

Might not seem like an achievement to you young long legged gazelles but I feel great.

[damienair Graduate]

Brilliant. 5K is 5K. Well done 👍.

[Runningroni Graduate in reply to damienair]

Yes it is and thanks for reply

[BarbieW Graduate]

Don’t you just love when Jo says “some days you skip like a gazelle....”

[Runningroni Graduate in reply to BarbieW]

Never going to be a gazelle

[BarbieW Graduate in reply to Runningroni]

Everyone has to have a dream..........

[happysouls Graduate in reply to Runningroni]

I think of myself as a 'gazellephant'. I call upon my 'gazellephant' power up if required to leap over a ditch or stream when out walking (and running) and it just about sums up the elegance of it!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great job... sub 40 is very impressive considering where we started.

[Runningroni Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I think so given my age and all those cigs I used to smoke

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Runningroni]

Those two factor just make it even more impressive. Nothing can stop you.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Gazelles get eaten... Huge well done you!

[Runningroni Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks old floss

How are you?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Runningroni]

Back on track... thanks... building back up to where I left off... up to 7K now again...

The 3 !!! stress fractures I had.. were all really old injures.. so, I got the all clear

[Runningroni Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Wow you are amazing. Thank you for that take it slow advice in the past.

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

39.52 ~ Bonkers!! Well done my friend 😊 You could have been describing me there with your head telling you you'll probably stop at 30 minutes and your lungs reminding you of all those ciggies you used to smoke!! Except my lung capacity, like yours I'm sure, is increasing now 😊 As your name suggests keep on running Runningroni .... 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Runningroni Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Yep often plagued by self doubt but I make myself do

A good number if years ago we organised a donkey derby. My friend said she would sponsor a donkey but it had to be called running Rhonda. So runningroni derives from there. Stubborn old mule.