Ok... so Little Miss UNM set up a challenge... 1k fast and into a 3k slow jog... but we had to run the 1k as fast as we could. Sounded reasonable, so I swapped out what should have been a tempo run and off we go. Of course, this means that I ran like a guy... I put everything I could into the first kilometre, probably more the first 500m to be honest... at the 1k mark I was way ahead, but I was in big trouble... the jog was slow and I was really struggling... 2k and still not fully recovered, just after she came cruising past me, 3k and I’m about back to my normal recovery pace and then I got to the finish to see her sat under a tree singing along to “running free”. Got in the car, max aircon and couldn’t bring myself to actually move the car for a few minutes. So, that’s me brought down to earth and I have one grinning smug little girl!
Never, ever and I mean never, let your daughte... - Couch to 5K
Never, ever and I mean never, let your daughter coach!
This made me chuckle - there's no stopping her now!
I’m stopping her coaching! She did great, I nearly had to crawl over the last yard.
So what's it like to feel proud and defeated at the same time? You've obviously taught her well 😁
It’s good... now it’s over! Went off way too fast, so it’s a good learning curve for me as well!
Daughters really know how to crush us!!!
I’m sure it’ll be the talk of the school tomorrow.
That's one way to build her confidence! 😂
There is that... I think she needs putting through 200m intervals on my rest day next.
I think you did well, 1km sprint is brutal... well too long I think! and then 3k afterwards, your daughter is a hard task master to be sure!
I’m pretty proud of the run, but she ran it smarter! I think she’s been thinking about it for a while.
A tough coach with brains, better watch out! It's great that you run together.
I do like it when we do... she also runs with a friend, so it’s about once a week at the moment.
Brilliant UNM, you lost but I am sure you are very proud of Miss UNM, I am wondering after that 5K she did at the school over a month ago, did the PE teacher take up the challenge of all the children doing C25K?. I remember you saying that he might consider that.
Very proud... and I was defeated, but I must have set a 500m PB 😂
School are looking at staffing and risk assessment as well as funding... they don’t want to start it if some kids can’t afford shoes, which I totally get. I’ve offered my services to go lean on a running store... I’m thinking a nice discount and they’d get some great press. Hopefully they’ll sort it all out and we can get the whole school moving... couple of disabled kids will need to be included too... so it’s a bit of a headache, luckily not for me! Last I heard was just before half term and they’re still pretty positive... when I get a DBS form sent to me I’ll be happy!
I think she's trying to kill you.🤣🤣
She almost succeeded 😂
🤔🤔 maybe it would be wise to reconsider your will provisions, at least for a while....
I’ll make her taste my brew in the morning in front of me... can’t be too careful!
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Any time she gets too smug, just tell her it’s your turn to set the agenda next time 😁
I have mentioned 10 mile long runs recently... expected fear... she said that was cool, grandad is 5 miles away and could have water ready. Not sure she has a fear gene!
She gets it from you, obviously 😉
Hare....... tortoise......
At least I didn’t have a kip... though I’ll sleep well later 😂
What have you created UNM 😂😂😂 The old adage “ you reap what you sow” springs to mind!! Fab job 👏👏
Yup... all my own fault 😂
She is definitely UnfitNoMore. Little or otherwise!
Well done to you for sticking to the challenge 👏👏👏
I won’t quit while I can still stand... next time I’ll run it like a girl, it’s obviously faster!
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Call her bluff, my man. Make sure grandad has water ready, and then push your own limits, sure you can break hers!
I saw her run up a hill tonight... well, I heard her, that’s when she passed me... she will take some breaking.
You can do it. She is your child. I'm pretty sure that's the best bit of being a parent. DESTROYING THEM. 😂
200m intervals on Friday I think... I’m running Thursday! All I need is one of them megaphone things!
Go to it! Remember: channel your inner full metal jacket drill Sargent!
I really must see that film one day! I have Captain Harris in police academy in my head though... just need to hide the boot polish.
You did it!! So already you are amazing!! Not only that but you didn’t custard pie to her face 🤦🏽♀️ Equally amazing!! Well done!!
😂. Where to get a custard pie?!
No idea. Ask Tiswas 😂😂 yes I’m old 😜
The problem is the phantom flan flinger, who’d be the one in the know was anonymous. Yes, I’m old too!
Nothing wrong with wisdom 😜
I’m just wondering how long the window is between gaining wisdom and senility!
😳😳 very very fine line 🙃☺️
Is your little one for hire? Sounds like she'll be the business 
Some days I’d happily sell her 😂.
Join the club. Been there, done it AND got the t-shirt, haha
🤣🤣🤣! Fantastic!! Well done Little Miss UNM!! And well done you too for making it to the finish line. 🤗❤️
It was a close call... but I had to finish... no retreat, no surrender.
🤣💪🏽! Maybe a little bit of a lesson for Dad though! 🤫🤣❤️
Yeah... we’re at the same level on the age gradings... but she’s on the way up 😂. Won’t be long before she kicks my butt over 1k... can’t wait to be honest.
Haha. That’s made me laugh😂. You’ve done a great job there UNM- you must be very proud 😯😊.
Proud... check... old... check... but mainly the proud bit 😂
Ha, I'm grinning like mad at this one. You must have been proud and mad in equal measures. Very helpful timing for me. My eldest son has taken an unhealthy interest in my running and wants to schedule some runs with him and his wife when we go out to see them in British Columbia next year. Since they both run ultras with massive elevation gains I think I will decide my own schedule, after all you have just proved that offspring cannot be trusted when it comes to running !!!
I guess Canada is so big, popping over to the neighbours is an ultra for some. I remember Danny Bhoy saying you drive for 9 hours, look at the map and you haven’t moved. 😂. Yeah, I’d be worried, but at least ultra runners don’t tend to go crazy on speed
Very proud and I think my legs are just about recovered!
=D!! Brilliant posting! Well done for keeping going UNM!!
Cheers... took until this morning to feel fully normal! If she coaches again you’ll know as the devil will be looking for somewhere warmer to live.
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