My first 30 minute run

[orcadia]

Nearly didn't go out this morning, as I felt so tired and I had a massage yesterday and my back feels bruised today. However I thought about my schedule and checked the weather forecast for tomorrow and decided I better just go for it!

Very chuffed to have managed the whole 30 minutes, and even gritted my teeth, put my head down and speeded up for the last minute!!!

I went further than usual (slightly, only about 3-400 metres, but that brings me to the magic 5k mark overall). I felt like I started slightly fast but then slowed and felt like I was at my usual pace. The benefit of usually going the same route is that I know exactly where I should be 5 mins in do I know if my pace is right. So I was pretty surprised to reach the road end and have to turn and start heading back without being told it was time to turn!

I reckon that was 5k in 40mins - plus the 28 second introduction!

2 more runs to graduation!!!!

The photo is from my 5 min cool down walk.

[Whatnog]

Wonderful pic and a great run! Enjoy your next runs, the podium is already within sight! 😊🏁

[MissLBD Graduate]

So jealous of the scenery 😊

[ktsok Graduate]

What a fantastic backdrop for your first 30 minute-er! The first of many... It’s so lovely when you see your improvement, whether it’s via some stats, the fact it feels easier, or you have run past your furthest point. Well done 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Glad you enjoyed your run today orcadia, that 40 minute 5K is great, a good photo, to me it looks likes The Holy Isle off the Island of Arran near Lamlash.

[orcadia Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Yes, that's where it is. Fantastic view to run with, and of course there's always wildlife to spot too.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to orcadia]

One of my pre graduation runs, run 3 of week 3 was along the sea front at Wemyss Bay, I was running/walking along the front I could see quite clearly the hills of Arran and The Holy Isle in the distance. 😊 🏃