PGR6

[antonioa]

Third run this week. Two 30mins runs and tonight, a 5k run. The time was 38mins, 28secs which is 7secs more than last week's timed 5k. The run did feel harder than usual so I'm happy with the time The plus side is that I managed to run for a whole 7 seconds more than last week!! I feel like a politician adding spin to figures to make them look good.

But, seriously, I'm still getting out there three times per week and running at least 30mins each time. That alone to me, is worth far more than knocking off seconds. Keep on running, fellow runners.

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

You’re a star ⭐️ Well done for persevering. Keep it up ! We all believe in you here 😀

[antonioa Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thank you

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to antonioa]

You’re welcome ! Happy running 😄

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great job mate... those 7 seconds can make a huge difference! You’re doing really well, just don’t run for parliament... it’d be a shame to have to hate you 😂😂

[antonioa Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks. Me? Run for Parliament? Nah, I'm too honest

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to antonioa]

Yeah... it’d be like Baldrick’s application to stand as an MP when Blackadder made up some a criminal record for him 😂

[antonioa Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Lol!!!!

[Jude1963 Graduate]

Yes, that’s a fair old achievement. Loving the title PGR6!! So organised aren’t you! My post grad runs are recorded on 3 different media and make no sense whatsoever!

Well done old friend. 👍🏼

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

Thank you, my not so old friend Quite a few posters mention post graduate runs, so PG and the run number seemed obvious. We'll have to party when it gets to PGR100

[Jude1963 Graduate in reply to antonioa]

I’ll never know. I’ve got 20 and a half runs on Endomondo, a few on my health app, 8 on my Garmin watch.... but some runs overlap and have been recorded twice. I’m lost in technology. All I know is I only now seem to be able to do PG2K occasionally and PG5K is a scary thing that I could do once but I’ve forgotten how to!!

Oh dear! Welcome to the PG world folks. It’s not quite as ordered as C25K!

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

Hmmmm....even a short run is better than nothing. Maybe a running buddy that can accompany you on a 5k?

[Jude1963 Graduate in reply to antonioa]

I don’t feel comfortable with someone running with me. It’s weird but I just feel too self conscious and I can’t talk because I’m too busy panting!

I’ll do one again soon. I’m sure I’m fit enough really.

There’s a park run here in my village so I’ve no excuse really but I prefer to run alone. X

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

At least once, try a Parkrun. You'll show yourself you can do 5k AND you won't be last!!

[Jude1963 Graduate in reply to antonioa]

Ive done 5 already!

[Jude1963 Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

First one was back in March. I just haven’t been inspired by coming 131st!!!

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

I can see how that may affect you but it's the fact you did it that you should focus on and not your position.

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

Ooops, I must have misunderstood. I'm sure you'll get back into a steady routine

[Jude1963 Graduate in reply to antonioa]

Yes, I will. I’ve just done a mixture of different things post grad. The odd 2 to 6km run. 5 park runs, the odd 10 km on the exercise bike and doing at least 10,000 steps a day at work. So I’m pretty fit and only 8 stone 13 so I’m ok. Just lacking a bit of structure and missing the discipline I had before. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

I wonder if there's an app or podcast that you could listen to, to instil a routine?

[Jude1963 Graduate in reply to antonioa]

I’ve tried a couple but not liked them. I’d possibly be happier just repeating week 9 on a loop!! Maybe that’s the answer!!

[SANDI_runs Graduate]

You're making great progress Antonioa. Look at us, we are like propped runners!!! Haha! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[antonioa Graduate in reply to SANDI_runs]

Thanks. Propped? Do you mean proper or crocked, haha!!

[SANDI_runs Graduate in reply to antonioa]

Ha! That should be propper, stupid spell check. But I do like crocked!!! Lol

[Languid_Lil Graduate]

Well done! I really am impressed with your times. Keep on keeping on!

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Languid_Lil]

And I'm equally impressed with your B210K achievements!!