Still buzzing over 12 hours later!

[cheekychipmunks]

Today I ran 6k for the first time, and I really felt I could have continued on. I know it wasn’t speedy (47.54) but I was chuffed as anything. I also got a 5k PB of 39.27. 😀

I didn’t have time to post this morning, and I thought I’d have forgotten about it by now - but not a chance, it’s been on my mind all day. My husband glazes over! 😅

So Parkrun Saturday. Yesss. My foot feels fine and the week off did it good.

So newbies/doubters - I am 54, 5’3, have a naturally short stride, disliked running more than words can say back in June, and now I’m thinking of nothing else! You too can feel like this if you persevere. It’s the best programme and this is the best forum.

Bit of an Oscar acceptance speech ... sorry! I just HAD to share!

Go smash those runs! 👏👏

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Bravo! 👏👏👏

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanks Jay! 😀

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Well done to you cheekychipmunks, you will still be buzzing at the startline on Saturday morning, hi Jay66UK, not heard from you for a few weeks, I hope you are keeping well.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Oh I can’t wait AlMorr! I’ve learned to keep parkrun times separate to my regular route and not be disappointed when my time is slower due to start line congestion and the monster hill. 🏃‍♀️

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

I am thank you!

[Jelon Graduate]

Well done cheeky fab run. Glad your back up and running 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Jelon]

Thanks Jelon, I took it easy last time out, but thought I’d increase the distance this time and it paid off. 😀

[Hidden]

Fabulous hun, believe me your speedy you’re a good 10 mins faster than me I truly embrace my inner snail. X

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Aww thanks Pigginanna! I’m trying to leave my snail for dust, but he’s sticking with me! 🐌😅

[newrunnerbrewood]

Well done. You sound rather speedy to me. I’m of similar age and height. Agree that this is a fab programme. My husband is now following it. He used to run lots - has a few half marathons under his belt but then developed a serious foot problem and has been unable to run for a few years. He had surgery for club feet nearly 60 years ago and thought it was probably connected. He then got some special orthotics and some new running shoes and is using the programme to get used to running with the orthotics. So far so good - we are cautiously optimistic!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to newrunnerbrewood]

Thanks newrunner! Hope your husband gets on well. Hopefully his prior running experience will help.

My husband is a fit rower. He’s also a naturally good runner and there’s no way he’ll ever run with me - I’d be left standing! I’m happy trotting around at my snail pace. 😀

[Marcia-H Graduate]

Wow well done on the 6k and PB on the 5k!!!

It’s nice to hear how much you have grown to love running-there really is something about the programme and this forum that give you the running bug!

Have fun on Saturday!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Marcia-H]

Thanks Marcia. 😀 It’s lovely finding joy in something I used to despise, and it’s all down to C25K and you guys on here. ❤️

[embobs Graduate]

Amazing job! I aspire to be doing that eventually! You are a great motivator 👍🏻

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to embobs]

Thanks embobs! I do ooze enthusiasm, sometimes a bit too much I think! But it’s genuine and I love to pass it on. I want others to know how fabulous running can be. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😀

[embobs Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I agree, I tell everyone I know about it, I’m addicted Kline and I want other people to feel as good as me!

[Hidden]

That’s fantastic! Well done. I’m hoping to run a bit further then 5k this morning 🙂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, it felt great! Good luck with your run - the weather couldn’t be any better at the moment. ☀️🏃‍♀️😀

[Beanjo Graduate]

That’s fab cheeky. Well done 👏👏👏

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Beanjo]

Thank you Beanjo! 👍😀

[Katnap Graduate]

😸👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟😸

Congrats!

So... are you going to travel the length and breadth of Britain to 'collect' Parkruns or keep to your local?

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Haha, I love the idea of ‘parkrun tourism’, in fact we have friends who do just that! But I think I’ll be staying local ...... for now! 😀🏃‍♀️

[Katnap Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

My local is pretty flat so some other Parkruns seem a bit daunting. Especially from w3r3 (completed this morning).

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Katnap]

We have 3 parkruns close to us. All have hills, in fact one is 2.5k up, 2.5k down! The one I do is on the side of a hill, so barely any really flat bits, and one hill in particular is pretty tough (for me!).

You’ll love it, the atmosphere is fabulous! Good luck with the rest of the programme! 😀

[Oldlady57]

Fab running cheeky. Pleased as punch for you. Hope you celebrated in style 👏👏🍾🥂💪

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Oldlady57]

Thanks OL, it was awesome and I was pleased how quickly my recovery took! Isn’t this running malarkey fun? 👍😀

[Oldlady57 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Certainly is cheeky 😉

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done you!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks OF! Still grinning this morning. 😀😀😀

[Tartancat Graduate]

Well done cheekychipmunks - youre faster than me!

Hold onto that feeling!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Tartancat]

Thank you Tartancat, the feeling will take a long time to subside! 🏃‍♀️😀

[telford_mike Graduate]

That's really good stuff Cheeky, nice to be down in the thirties for 5k 😀👍👏

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to telford_mike]

Thanks Mike. Yes I was pleased with that. 😀

[Amandana]

Amazing, thanks for sharing cheekychipmunks!! 5k under 40mins is amazing! I'm also on the shorter side (5'4") and it's super important to note that height and pace are necessarily related!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Amandana]

Thank you Amandana! There’s no chance little old me could outpace a long strided loper, but I’m fine with that! 😀🏃‍♀️

[Jundal Graduate]

Oh, cheeky... You've done brilliant. It's a PB! Even if it's by a second, you're improving! I'm proud of you chick and you should be too! You'll keep smashing the parkruns, keep getting better, but you know what? If you don't end up making Usain Bolt worry about his medals, I don't think we'll complain. You're running, you've got this, and you're one of the nicest friends I've made on here. Keep running, keep moving and enjoy the benefits. If you're up my way for a parkrun, hit me up. We'll meet at the finish line.

I have coffee with two sugars and a good splash of milk. I just hope I'm not so far behind that it's cold when I get there.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Jundal]

Awww thanks for the kind words Jundal! 😀 I swear this forum alone goes a long way towards our running success. I’ve made the nicest VRB’s and of course you’re one of them!

I’m not sure about yours being the cold coffee on the finish line at parkrun! I think it would be mine - if you could see the ‘speed’ I run up our parkrun hill, you’d understand! People literally walk past me faster! 🤣 But hey, they’re walking, I’m running! 👍👍