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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.

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ButtercupKid profile image
ButtercupKidGraduate

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

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antonioaGraduate in reply to ButtercupKid

Thank you :)

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply to antonioa

You’re welcome ! Happy running 😄

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

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 😂😂

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antonioaGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

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

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate 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 😂

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antonioaGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Lol!!!!

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Jude1963Graduate

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. 👍🏼

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antonioaGraduate 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 :) :)

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Jude1963Graduate 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!

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Jude1963

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

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Jude1963Graduate 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

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antonioaGraduate 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 profile image
Jude1963Graduate in reply to antonioa

Ive done 5 already!

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Jude1963Graduate in reply to Jude1963

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

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antonioaGraduate 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.

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Jude1963

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

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Jude1963Graduate 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. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Jude1963

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

Jude1963 profile image
Jude1963Graduate 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!!

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SANDI_runsGraduate

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

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antonioaGraduate in reply to SANDI_runs

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

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SANDI_runsGraduate in reply to antonioa

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

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Languid_LilGraduate

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

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Languid_Lil

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

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