5k target today and wasn’t making the same mistake twice... today I would run 3.1 miles and then gradually slow so that I couldn’t miss the 5k and I was gonna push to 9:30 miles too, slightly faster than any of my runs in the plan. Beautiful day for it, and not too many leaves in the trail, a little windy, but I’ll be sheltered for much of the run.
Off and running with no music, but half mile updates. No need to stay in the park here so one circuit then out and running the outside wall round the corner and up (very very slightly up) on the pavement and back Ito the park at the other end... should have looked at the parkrun course before I left the house, but never mind.... 3 miles up, sprint the finish... and this time I just ease to a jog for a minute. Finally have my 5k PB, 29:17... very pleased and that’s the target for November.
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Wow, well done on achieving a sub 30 minute 5k, not sure if you are planning to run any parkruns any time soon, you must be very pleased with that time, tomorrow I'll be running my 3rd 5k, probably that will be sub, 35 again but I don't think that I'll be able to run sub 30.
Cheers... not really planning on attacking a park run just yet, going to follow a race plan to up stamina and speed, so I may do some runs at parkrun when they are compatible. First real attempt at parkrun will be December 23rd all being well.
Have a good run tomorrow mate.
Great time UNM! something to be proud of there matey! Ahead of schedule too 🎯🎉 you’ll be lightening by Christmas ⚡️
Superb job you!! Congratulations on all your progress and accomplishments! 👏🏻👏🏻 Hopefully I will be able to break the 30 minute barrier in the next week or two.
My fastest time has been 37 so far but I did my longest run yesterday at 44 for 3.75 miles. I think I could get pretty close to 30 if I pushed myself. I’m glad legs up the wall is working for you! I do find it also helps- strange as it looks. 😂
Wow, what an amazing time ! You'll be running that marathon in 2 hours if you keep up the good work 😉 These magical 5k still elude me ! Huge well done to you, and have a glass of bubbly to cool you down !
Excellent time and very well done. My aim is to tackle a sub 28 min 5k next summer. My PB is 29:56, just sneaked in under 30 mins, but you smashed it. Many Congratulations.🎉🎊
Cool... I think I have champagne on ice, but I’ll go check! Love that run... it’s emotional.... just look what you did! 60 seconds was the worst, it hurt... 30 minutes, pure impossible... but you’ve done that twice already. Go close this out.
I hope so! Feeling a bit nervous but I have found an experienced friend who is going to run behind me and give me a verbal push (and maybe a physical one!) when I need it!
Wow!!! This is seriously amazing 🤗 well done you!!!
You have such determination and discipline-look where it got you today! Chuffed for you, you must be really pleased with that result!!! It's good to hear your journey is onwards and upwards 😃
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