Finally I’ve lost the plot

[Shelley2310]

Well I really have gone mad now!! I have decided to to do the Winter London Run next year....this is from the person struggling to run more than 20 mins!! So I have 2 options...1 to finish it in 20 mins or go real slow and take over 2 hours to finish...well no: 2 it will be. I have a year to train for it. If I’m the last person to finish I don’t care as long as I do it!! Eeeek!!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Phoenix_flames21 Graduate]

Not heard of that one, had to look it up. Is that the 10k next Feb? You'll definitely be able to do that. Look how far you've already come in 3 months!

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to Phoenix_flames21]

Yes that’s the one. Quite a few from my running club did it Sunday. I haven’t even got to 5K yet 😂😂. But at least I’ve got something to aim for now.

[Happyrunningfeet Graduate]

Wow good luck with that. Something to keep u on track and focused.

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to Happyrunningfeet]

It’s only 10k but atm I’m very very slow and need to build up speed and time. Lol

[Rosy230973 Graduate in reply to Shelley2310]

ONLY 10K. Thats amazing. I'm in the middle of week 8 Couch to 5K and even by the end of next week, I may be able to run for 30 minutes, but I definitely won't be covering 5K. I think what you are aiming at is incredible!

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to Rosy230973]

Thank you 😊

[Abcd50]

That’s fantastic, a great goal. You’ve done so much already, imagine what a year can bring. Good luck!

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to Abcd50]

Thank you 😊

[ktsok Graduate]

Well done Shelley! You are really brave, I’m full of admiration. I haven’t even ventured to Parkrun yet! Slow and steady and you will get there 🙂

[ktsok Graduate in reply to ktsok]

Ps. Just read an article by a guy who walk-ran a half marathon, finished only a few minutes slower than his running pace and had a much more enjoyable experience! I thought it was interesting...

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to ktsok]

I might have to do a little walking, even though it’s only 10k. I don’t even mind coming last, would just like to be able to say I did it 🤣

[ktsok Graduate in reply to Shelley2310]

This guy did it as a proper technique - every km/mile he would walk for a minute, refresh and go again. I’m not saying you would have to! I thought I might try it at some point as an experiment 🙂

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to ktsok]

Sounds a good idea, anything to stop me from actually dying 😂😂. I’m going to try a parkrun this weekend (hopefully)! Just trying to decide whether to do Folkestone or Ashford.

[ktsok Graduate in reply to Shelley2310]

Oooh I can’t do this weekend but will let you know when I brave the Ashford Parkrun!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Yeah... I’d be going for option 2 😂

Well done signing up... you have a goal and you have 12 months... you’ll be more than ready and will have an awesome day.

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you, glad you think option 2 is a wise choice 😂, happy running 🏃‍♀️

[Jadamsky]

That’s amazing-I’m inspired. I’ve just finished W2 and so far am feeling great

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to Jadamsky]

Thank you, haven’t even managed to get anywhere near 5K yet. But I need a goal to keep me motivated 😊

[PaulS83]

Be last and proud. The grand finale crossing the finish line. The headliners never open an event!

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to PaulS83]

Haha, yes everyone always remembers the first and last across the line...the last gets more cheers! I can live with that 😂🏃‍♀️